Transportation Analyst - Memphis, United States - NIKE

Description

Become a Part of the NIKE, Inc. Team

NIKE, Inc. does more than outfit the worlds 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. its 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.

Based in Memphis, TN., the Transportation Analyst (Diverts) will be responsible for day-to-day execution of inbound transportation data management for Nikes Distribution Centers, a critical part of our dynamic and rapidly growing NA Supply Chain. Reporting to the Transportation Ops Manager, the Transportation Analyst will complete inbound flow effectively and efficiently to minimize expedites. This role will work with cross functional partners to complete diverts, cancels, and redirection of freight flowing in the Nike Distribution Center (DC) Network. In addition to ensuring all NIKE diverts are completed systematically and shipments are shipped on time out of our 3PL locations, this role will be tasked to support the development of carrier delivery requirements, such as internal reporting or customized transportation metrics. This role will work cross-functionally with First Mile, Inventory, Marketplace Ops, and Fulfillment Teams to coordinate DC freight, identifying and calling out exceptions with solutions. In addition to being responsible for the execution of Transportation plans for shipping peak seasons and capacity constraints, the operational execution for month/year end for all DCs is a primary focus for this role. This role will work closely with Middle Mile Capabilities team to provide input to development Transportation network solutions that meet the current and future needs of NIKE and our customers

The Transportation OPS (DC) Team will support multiple businesses and customers for Nike including wholesale, digital, and Nike retail stores by partnering with the Regional Logistics and LSP Management teams to develop and maintain standardized performance metrics for all domestic carriers

Key Job Responsibilities

Responsible for management of diverts within Nike Systems to ensure timely pick-up and delivery to our Nike DCs.

Complete Transportation plans for shipping peak season and monthly/quarterly/year-end

Proactively find opportunities to minimize expedites/diverts

Ensure accurate ASN management/creation for all Inbound to DC shipments.

Provide continuous improvement and trend analysis for divert business.

Conduct root cause analysis and solutioning as issues arise.

Provide support for escalation issues as they relate to redirection of freight throughout the Supply Chain

Proactively identify DC transportation opportunities (e.g., mode optimization, backhaul opportunities, RTV programs) and raise to appropriate transportation leader

Implement continuous improvement activities to improve on operating metrics and performance, specifically related to cost, service, and compliance (e.g. route optimization, carrier selection, backhauls, and trailer loading)

Aggregate carrier performance data (late pick-ups/deliveries) from TMS and report to LSP Management to support carrier QBR/MBRs (Note: this data will be used to advise Middle Mile Transportation business decisions as well)

Conduct data mining and data analysis to identify trends, opportunities and provide concrete summaries of key findings on a consistent and proactive basis. Assist in defining, measuring and communicating Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Education

Bachelor's Degree or higher in business or a related field (e.g., Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Operations Management, Computer Science, Data Science or Information Quality) or combination of relevant education, experience, and training

Skills and Qualifications

Transportation Operations, DC operations a plus

Drive continuous improvement in conjunction with key partners

Ability to collaborate with both internal and external partners

Demonstrates the ability to determine goals, direction and action steps necessary to improve short-term and long-term.

Proven track record to complete quantitative and qualitative analysis

Advanced skills with Microsoft Excel and Access

Ability to influence the organization cross functionally and at multiple levels to achieve strategy implementation

Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work cross-functionally

Strong project management, presentation, and facilitation skills

Possess strong verbal and written communication skills in both with the ability to communicate detailed analytical information in an appropriate manner through all levels of the organization

Strong analytical skills in order to interpret data and build presentations

Detailed oriented and ability to organize and prioritize multiple tasks

Experience

1+ year of experience in transportation, logistics or supply chain

Experience working in a fast-paced, highly collaborative, and team-based environment

Experience driving performance through metrics and use data to drive continuous process improvement.

Experience being accountable for cost, quality, and service performance and for making decisions when trade-offs are required.

Preferred:

2+ years of experience performing data analysis using various tools such as Excel, Access, Tableau or Alteryx

Proficiency with SAP, Excel, Access, Word, PowerPoint, Database Management

ENTRYLEADER: Be Empowered to Grow within Nike and Create the Future.

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 its 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.

Job titleTransportation Analyst (Distribution Center)LocationMemphis, TennesseeNIKE, Inc. is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment for all NIKE employees and job applicants and offers a number of accommodations to complete our interview process including readers and sign language, accessible and single location for in-person interviewers, modified equipment/devices and closed captioning. If you need an accommodation to complete the appli