Analyst, MM Transportation Inbound Operations, NA

Become a Part of the NIKE, Inc. Team

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.

As a member of the North America Middle Mile Trade & Transportation Inbound Operations Team you will constantly push for ways to make Nike’s supply chain faster, more efficient, and more responsive to Nike’s always-changing consumer needs.

Without question, our supply chain is complex, diverse, and exciting! Our Direct Ship business strategy and execution is responsible for a large portion of Nike North America’s monthly, Quarterly and Yearly goals. Our impact spans across every corner of our business and will continue to shape how Nike will serve our consumers for many years to come.

WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH

You will work with others inside the Trade and Transportation Organization as well as external partners. You will partner daily with our North America DC Bypass Partners and external transportations partners. You will also partner with our Origin/Air Freight/Ocean/3PL partners in First Mile.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

The Transportation Analyst will own the operations of international containers on inland moves for ocean shipments once at port in the US by tracking and tracing freight from discharge port to destination for both Nike Wholesale partners and Nike DCs. This includes, but is not limited to, analyzing transit times, working with internal partners to prioritize shipments correctly, working directly with Nike external transportation partners, and updating and maintaining SOPs and SLAs. This person is driven and works well in a collaborative setting, has a keen sense of urgency and pays attention to detail. This person can digest data and solve the root cause with a solution-based approach.

• Bachelor’s degree in business, procurement, supply chain or related field. Will accept any suitable combination of education, experience and training.

• 2+ years related experience in supply chain or transportation

• Clear written and verbal communication skills

• Able to work with a sense of urgency and under pressure

• Detail oriented and great teammate

• Being a collaborative individual that promotes a positive teamwork environment

• Strong analytical and data management experience.

• Experience working in SAP, Excel, TMS systems

• Experience working cross-functionally

WHAT YOU’LL WORK ON

• Supervise and Trace freight from port to end destination for all NA direct ocean containers via management and audit of track and trace events transmitted to Nike via EDI from external transportation partners

• Identify Team Truck and Express Rail needs, based on need dates and cost

• Update and maintain ETAs and other transportation KPIs

• Clear and fact driven communication with external transportation carriers and internal Nike partners

• Be the primary point of contact for our external carrier partners and manage their performance

• Ensure financial targets are hit on a monthly/quarterly basis by partnering with external carrier partners and identify any risk to said target to internal Nike partners

• Researching and driving resolution across teams for all operational exceptions including root cause analyses

• Driving process improvements and partnering with teammates and other stakeholders to provide proficiencies

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 an equal opportunity employer. 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.