DC Inventory Coach at Nike

Position Type

Full Time

Career area

Supply Chain & Distribution

Location

5151 Shelby Drive, Memphis, Tennessee 38128, United States

Job ID

R-86029

Become a Part of the NIKE, Inc. Team

NIKE, Inc. does more than outfit the world’s best athletes. It’s a place where passionate individuals come together to create the future of sport. We are unapologetic about who we are and what we’re after—bringing innovation and inspiration to every athlete* in the world. We look for athletes who can push boundaries, elevate our potential and continue leading us to greatness. The next tastemakers, playmakers, risk takers and glue players. Are you game?

WHERE YOU WILL WORK

Nike Shelby Distribution Center (Shelby DC)

5151 E Shelby Dr., Memphis, TN 38118

Shift- Saturday-Monday 6:00pm-6:00am

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR

The Inventory Coach drives compliance with internal and external financial accounting inventory policies through management of the team responsible implementing cycle counts and exception resolution for North America Supply Chain’s distribution facilities! This opportunity also involves leading the organization in actions that continuously improve and reduce net adjustments, gross adjustments and inventory shrinkage. In addition, the Inventory Area Manager coordinates the feedback processes for continuous improvement in the awareness and understanding of inventory accuracy performance and objectives throughout the organization, and focus the organization on identifying and correcting the causes of inventory inaccuracy!

WHAT YOU WILL WORK ON

Leading the team who performs physical inventory cycle counts & recounts, with the primary goal of ensuring accuracy inventory levels are maintained to improve customer satisfaction. Working with 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 optimally

Role Responsibilities

Cycle Count Program in accordance with financial policy (50%)

Coordinate the cycle count plan to ensure compliance with required count frequency and accuracy

Supervise and report policy metrics internally and externally

Managing, mentor, developing and advising team (25%)

Supervise and be responsible for the correction of inventory discrepancies via cycle count & inventory adjustments which interface to the company’s financial records (10%)

Support IC and cross-functional team assessments of unit adjustments and root cause (10%)

Special projects as assigned (5%)

WHAT YOU BRING

Bachelor’s degree or a related field and at least 3 years management experience in a distribution or manufacturing environment; or equivalent combination of education and experience and training

3 plus years of experience leading employees required

Solid understanding of automated distribution systems, departmental budgets, and ability to lead multiple tasks simultaneously

PC skills required, experience with Excel, Word, SAP, DCMS and Kronos would be a plus

Project management skills preferred

Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills, diligent to details, work well under pressure and able to meet deadlines required

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

Must possess excellent written and verbal skills, ability to embrace and promote others' ideas, empower employees, build and maintain working relationships and stay focused

Must understand and foster a diverse workforce

Able to work overtime with little or no notice before or after scheduled shift

Must have ability to access all areas of the warehouse and be able to lift up to 50 lbs

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.

What You Can Expect

OUR HIRING GAME PLAN

01 Apply

Our teams are made up of diverse skillsets, knowledge bases, inputs, ideas and backgrounds. We want you to find your fit – review job descriptions, departments and teams to discover the role for you.

02 Meet a Recruiter or Take an Assessment

If selected for a corporate role, a recruiter will reach out to start your interview process and be your main contact throughout the process. For retail roles, you’ll complete an interactive assessment that includes a chat and quizzes and takes about 10-20 minutes to complete. No matter the role, we want to learn about you – the whole you – so don’t shy away from how you approach world-class service and what makes you unique.

03 Interview

Go into this stage confident by doing your research, understanding what we are looking for and being prepared for questions that are set up to learn more about you, and your background.