WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

The Last Mile Transportation Analyst will partner to implement process improvements at a site level by improving timely shipping and delivery performance for Nike Digital consumers and customers. This role works with management, internal/external customers, Distribution Centers, and Nike Digital Marketplace Operations. This role will be located on-site to support the RSC and Mid-South Distribution Centers.

*This role requires travel across the Nike Mid-South DCs (SD1, Shelby, NALC, Adapt) sitting at a different location each week.

The analyst position will be responsible for supporting operations and planning teams to implement transportations outbound parcel shipment strategy. This role will work closely with DC Operations teams to plan, develop and coordinate the movement of product from distribution facilities to Digital consumers, Nike’s Retail stores and wholesale customer doors. This position will also assist in facilitation and support of continuous improvement processes to focus on making the operations more efficient and reliable. The analyst will be representing Last Mile Transportation on cross-functional teams, supplying process flow mapping, data analysis, impact assessment, and presentations in support of projects and departmental goals. This role plays a major role in Digital Peak season including carrier capacity planning, forecasting and performance reporting.

WHAT YOU WILL WORK ON

• Support the execution/operationalization of all Digital projects and transportation initiatives within Last Mile
• Primary point of contact for transportation operations at the DC to address operational carrier issues
• Monitor and manage trailer pools levels with the carrier to ensure high-level compliance to support the operational execution plan.
• Conduct carrier meetings with DC partners to discuss performance, escalate issues and achieve resolution
• Participate in and/or lead meetings supporting Nike’s transportation strategy.
• Coordinates key Digital launches and activities amongst stakeholders; monitor carrier capacity to prevent consumer delivery delays
• Implement process improvements by utilizing available KPIs
• Seeking out, introduce and applying best-in-class methodologies with a focus on efficiency and sustainability
• Assist in development and maintenance of operational plans to ensure on-time deliveries
• Ensure daily carrier performance and SOPs are met for outbound shipping
• Initiate, develop, and implement continuous improvement activities to improve operating metrics and performance, specifically related to cost, service, and compliance for domestic freight movement (e.g. mode optimization, carrier selection)
• Proactively identify outbound transportation cost savings opportunities (e.g. routing of split shipments, air to ground opportunities, accessorial spend review) and raise to appropriate transportation or cross-functional partner (e.g. DC, MPO)
• Develop carrier load plans in conjuncture with allocations/forecast team and DC Operations to ensure smooth flow and no disruptions.
• Partner cross-functionally with teams at Nike to support Transportation objectives
• Willingness to be a knowledge resource for partners, peers & carriers

WHO YOU WILL WORK WITH

You will build effective relationships with partners across the supply chain to create the future of first mile transportation. Key partners include the first mile operations team, licensed service provider management team, integrated flow planning team, technology teams, and the supply chain center of excellence. The role reports directly to the First Mile Capability Development Manager.

WHAT YOU BRING

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Logistics, Business, Economics or related subject area; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 3+ years of validated experience in direct support of transportation operations in a Retail/E-Commerce supply chain environment
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite of products such as Word, Excel & PowerPoint
• Team oriented mentality
• Willingness to learn
• High attention to detail
• Comfortable working independently with autonomy to manage competing priorities
• Travel up to 10-15% of the time

Preferred:

• Transportation planning/optimization experience
• Experience supporting Direct-to-Consumer workflow
• Experience working with carrier partners to support outbound shipping
• Experience in using Tableau to monitor trends and identify opportunities

We offer a number of accommodations to complete our interview process including screen readers, sign language interpreters, accessible and single location for in-person interviews, closed captioning, and other reasonable modifications as needed. If you discover, as you navigate our application process, that you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please complete the Candidate Accommodation Request Form.