Inventory Control Operations Manager - Airmi

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NIKE, Inc. does more than outfit the world's best athletes. It is a place to explore potential, obliterate boundaries and push out the edges of what can be. The company looks for people who can grow, think, dream and create. Its culture thrives by embracing diversity and rewarding imagination. The brand seeks achievers, leaders and visionaries. At NIKE, Inc. it's about each person bringing skills and passion to a challenging and constantly evolving game.

The NIKE, Inc. Supply Chain team is the engine that propels product around the world. Supply Chain experts ensure that every year, almost a billion units of footwear, apparel and equipment arrive at the right place, at the right time. To ensure this complex job goes off without a hitch, Supply Chain teams work with a network of more than 50 distribution centers, thousands of accounts, and more than 100,000 retail stores worldwide - making the impossible happen every single day.

As an Inventory Management Operations Coach you will drive the execution of Nike's inventory validation program within our North American Distribution Centers! This position works closely with internal and external partners to achieve operational excellence in inventory critical metrics (accuracy, adjustments, balance) while also owning exception resolution for inventory related issues. In addition, the Inventory Area Manager leads continuous improvement efforts through root cause analysis of performance opportunities and driving awareness and understanding of inventory processes and policies in the Distribution Center.

The Inventory Management Area Manager works in a variety of roles including:

• Managing the 3PL who performs physical inventory cycle counts and recounts, with the primary goal of ensuring accurate inventory levels are maintained to improve customer satisfaction
• Driving root cause analysis and solutions implementation for inventory related issues
• Working directly with your manager and peers to drive consistent inventory results across the organization
• Assists Inventory Accounting and external auditors to ensure efficient processes and controls are operating effectively

Qualifications And Competencies

• Able to work overtime with little or no notice before or after scheduled shift
• Must possess demonstrated ability to work as a team member, handle confidential matters in a professional manner, and lead and influence others to accomplish operational objectives
• 3 plus years of experience managing employees or 3PL's required
• Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills, attentive to details, works well under pressure and able to meet required deadlines
• Must have ability to access all areas of the warehouse and be able to lift up to 50 lbs
• Project management skills preferred
• Working knowledge of automated distribution systems, departmental budgets, and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Must possess excellent written and verbal skills, ability to embrace and promote others' ideas, motivate employees, build and maintain working relationships and stay focused
• Must understand and cultivate a diverse workforce
• PC skills required, experience with Excel, Word, SAP, WMS would be a plus

Role Responsibilities

• Administer the cycle count plan to ensure compliance with required count frequency and accuracy
• Special projects as assigned (5%)
• Cycle Count Program in accordance with financial policy (50%):
• Support IC and cross-functional team assessments of unit adjustments and root cause (10%)
• Monitor and oversee the correction of inventory discrepancies via cycle count & inventory adjustments which interface to the company's financial records (10%)
• Directing and partnering with 3PL on inventory operations (25%)
• Monitor and report policy metrics internally and externally

NIKE, Inc. is a growth company that looks for team members to grow with it. Nike offers a generous total rewards package, casual work environment, a diverse and inclusive culture, and an electric atmosphere for professional development. No matter the location, or the role, every Nike employee shares one galvanizing mission: To bring inspiration and innovation to every athlete* in the world.

NIKE, Inc. is committed to employing a diverse workforce. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability.

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At NIKE, Inc. we promise to provide a premium, inclusive, compelling and authentic candidate experience. Delivering on this promise means we allow you to be at your best - and to do that, you need to understand how the hiring process works. Transparency is key.

• This overview explains our hiring process for corporate roles. Note there may be different hiring steps involved for non-corporate roles

Benefits

Whether it's transportation or financial health, we continually invest in our employees to help them achieve greatness - inside and outside of work. All who work here should be able to realize their full potential.