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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.
Overview
This is based out of Nike DC in Scarborough, ON.
Responsible for facilitating the most efficient movement of product flow into and through Nike Canada distribution centres. A Logistics Planner uses specialized skills to execute a variety of cross-functional tasks related to Logistics, Operations and Transportation. They act as a resource for various internal and external customers by providing key data related to product movement. They are part of a collaborative team with daily deliverables operating in a fast-paced, continuously evolving environment.
Core Accountabilities
Business Expertise and Leadership. Gather and analyze information to support fact-based decision making. Provide key information which is leveraged to determine daily staffing and resource needs (processing plan, volume, loading times, available work). Provide accurate and up-to-date product flow information to our internal partners in Marketplace Operations, Finance and DC Operations. Work with various carriers, consolidators, etc. to optimize product movement while minimizing cost.
Delivering Solutions. Responsible for daily planning of orders in accordance with established due dates, priorities and account restrictions. Provide excellent service at a reasonable cost by providing reliable information to carriers so that transportation needs are covered (reducing expedited freight & accessorial fees) and customer expectations are met (preventing non-compliance and late fees). Provide daily and periodical reports as required by the business.
Impact. Develop and foster relationships cross-functionally with Operations, MPO, Finance, Marketing & Sales in addition to key external customers and transportation providers. Recommend improvements to existing processes and solutions. Align with North America Logistics teams to integrate and align on objectives, adopting and sharing learnings, best practices and training progress.
Problem-Solving. Ensure the prompt payment of freight invoices through exception reporting, research, and cost centre allocation. Partner with groups in North America Transportation and Freight Audit & Payment to onboard new carriers into 3rd party payment systems and resolve issues with invoices not matching expected terms.
Requirements
High School diploma or equivalent
Minimum 2-3 years of experience in Supply Chain or Finance functions
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Outlook and Word is required
Prior experience using SAP and/or Manhattan WMOS is an asset but not mandatory
Prior experience with invoicing and transportation is an asset but not mandatory
Proven ability to work as part of a team
Ability to work cross-functionally, multi-task, problem solve and meet deadlines is critical
Comfortable communicating with others and can articulate deliverables clearly
Shift flexibility may be required at times
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.
How We Hire
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.
