Nike Hiring For Node Capability Process Manager – Innovation at Memphis, TN Full Time

These are exciting times for the Nike North America Supply Chain as we expand to support our growth targets and steadfast pursuit to serve our consumers. We will define, evolve and activate innovative capabilities to enable our North America DC network to deliver on our four dimensions of consumer promise: Service, Cost, Convenience and Sustainability.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
We are looking for a leader with a passion to inspire change and thrives in a fast-paced, and collaborative playing field. Strong technical problem-solving ability, excellent project management skills, intuition for business and bias for results in an often-ambiguous environment.

WHAT YOU WILL WORK ON
You will drive the design and implementation of next generation, omnichannel capabilities for our elite distribution and fulfillment centers.

– Lead the MHE design and development of physical fulfillment systems within Nike NA Logistics, Provides technical leadership and expertise for large-scale engineering projects

– Design and implement engineering solutions that ensure product flow through distribution facilities and human/machine efficiency throughout the Nike’s NA supply chain

– Lead identification, development and coordination of MHE/robotics design and innovation efforts to develop efficient solutions for the distribution and fulfillment networks through, material flow, process design, site layout and equipment specification

– Lead cost/benefit analyses and development of a compelling case for capital investment to specific DC design requirements and drive cross-functional alignment with senior leadership

– Collaborate with internal partners to coordinating development of RFP (Request for Proposal), scope of work and functional specifications leading to an AR (Appropriation Request) approvals

– Collaborates with cross functional internal project teams and MHE/Robotics vendors to identify, assess, test and implement flexible and scalable solutions that align with DC design requirements

– Collaborates with internal business partners and external vendors in the execution of system startup activities including installation, commissioning and performance testing

– Leads multiple projects and tasks simultaneously while effectively influencing, negotiating, and communicating with internal and external business partners, contractors, and vendors

– Responsible for team recruiting, hiring, mentoring and development

WHO YOU WILL WORK WITH
We work in a Nike Matrix, which means we are not limited to vertical hierarchical relationships but thrive working across our organization making connections, learning and influencing for impact. In this role, your team will partner across Nike North America & Global Supply chain teams to advocate for the functional teams running the business and provide expertise and understanding in DC processes and MHE that will drive solutions with automation and robotics.

WHAT YOU BRING
– Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (any discipline) or a related field (Master’s degree in Engineering, Business, Operations, or a related field preferred) or relevant combination of education, experience, and training

– 5+ years of experience in logistics engineering or related occupation of Industrial Engineer, Process Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer

– 2+ years experience leading a successful team of engineers

– Experience must involve technical leadership for large-scale engineering project including responsibility for leading MHE vendors, budgets, schedules, and functional/volume/user acceptance tests

– Design, project realization and operation experience with automated material handling equipment, preferably high-speed conveyance, automated sortation systems, case level ASRS, shuttle systems, automated packaging equipment, goods to person picking systems and robotics systems

– Skilled in process design based on Lean Principles

– Ability to review/validate analytical data and settle the best course of action

– Experience with WMS, AutoCAD. Experience with simulation software preferred

– Basic knowledge of PLC and control systems preferred

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