Inventory Manager

Nike • Atlanta, GA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for an experienced, hands-on Inventory Operations Manager to help launch and stabilize the Wolf Creek Distribution Center, a brownfield 3PL operation. You will serve as the key Nike Inventory leader for this site and partner closely with the Nike Operations team and 3PL management team to ensure the inventory within the facility is accurate, available, and financially compliant.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or a combination of relevant education, experience, and training.
• Minimum of 5 years of operations-management experience in a distribution or manufacturing environment.
• Two additional years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Experience supporting startup, facility transition, major implementation, or operational transformation.
• 3PL experience working in, or leading through, a partner model to execute supply-chain business needs.
• Solid understanding of automated distribution systems and experience with WMS-enabled operations.
• Experience with Manhattan WMS, SAP, Microsoft Excel, and Tableau.
• Demonstrated project-management capability, including the ability to manage multiple interdependent workstreams and priorities simultaneously.
• Strong analytical, strategic-planning, decision-making, and structured problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal, written, listening, and presentation skills, with the ability to influence and guide partners at multiple organizational levels.
• Demonstrated ability to foster a diverse and inclusive workforce, build effective teams, and lead with a servant-leadership mindset.
• Ability to handle confidential matters professionally and operate effectively under business-driven deadlines.

Nice To Haves

• Working knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, or other continuous-improvement methods preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead inventory validation programs that comply with company policies and provide ongoing measurements on inventory KPI’s for a Distribution Center.
• Leverage data to analyze and root cause issues related to Inventory and drive outcomes through continuous improvement programs.
• In partnership with the Nike Operations leadership team, define and reinforce roles, decision rights, communication routines, KPI reviews, escalation protocols, and issue-resolution processes between Nike and the 3PL provider.
• Co-lead day-to-day Inventory operations execution with the 3PL management team while maintaining clear accountability for contractual obligations for inventory.
• Assess provider performance using objective data, conduct constructive business reviews, and drive corrective actions and continuous improvement where needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level