Node Capability Director - Design Standards

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DESCRIPTION

As Node Capability Director for Design Standards, you will be one of the key leaders in driving the mission of enabling reliable speed, innovation, increased capacity, flexibility and productivity across Nike's North American distribution (node) network. As such this function will help drive balanced value to Nike's consumer promise of service, cost, convenience, quality and sustainability!

The Director will drive the end-to-end design standardization across Nike's North American distribution nodes as part of the broader supply chain network. The North American DC network is 20+ centers, with a mix of owned and 3PL operated facilities with a diverse scope: from regional service centers to large omni-channel logistics campuses. With the fast-paced evolution of Nike's node network the Director will orchestrate a variety of node design standardization work across the Geo: from brown field retrofits to small and large green field node designs, both Nike owned facilities as well as with 3PL's.

The prime focus of this role will be to accelerate the process of new Node Design blueprints using Nike Logistics systems, while ensuring simplicity, flexibility, scalability, and repeatability. The Director will also give direction to and share distribution subject matter expertise with virtual and x-functional teams of Geo Based Distribution Process Managers, Product Managers, Business Analysts and Technology experts in strong collaboration with all Global Distribution Development leaders and their design teams to achieve long-term sustainable (distribution) success for Nike and its consumers.

We strongly believe in our node design principles driven by our lean inspired NLS philosophy (Nike Logistics System), which is based on 3 overarching principles: simple, flexible and scalable. The systemic NLS design approach starts from marketplace requirements supplemented with advanced data analysis and translates these through a broader set of process & infrastructure as well as human system design principles into the most optimal end-to-end product and info flow through our nodes.

To achieve this long-term success the Director will mostly operate in 3 critical design phases of Nike's phase gate process: pre-conceptual design, conceptual design and functional design in strong partnership with the Global teams. Besides the Geo distribution development teams this role will also collaborate closely with among others: Global & Geo Logistics Robotics & Automation teams, the Global & Geo Logistics NLS teams, Global Logistics Product Management, Technology Node teams, Tech Product Management and Supply Chain Innovation (SCI) teams.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We are looking for a leader with a passion to inspire change and thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative playing field. We need leaders who can understand, simplify and standardize the next generation of North American distribution centers and logistics systems in one of the largest supply chains in the world. You'll have an established background in developing high-performance physical systems using lean thinking, automated material handling equipment, packaging technologies and systems including robotic and high-speed manufacturing.

We're looking for someone with a strong technical problem solving ability, excellent project management skills, business acumen and bias for collaborative results in an often-ambiguous environment to build flexible, scalable and repeatable outcomes.

WHAT YOU WILL WORK ON

- Develop key benchmarks for these templates (cost, productivity, quality, throughput and capacity)

- Collaborate with Global teams in providing inputs within the standardized phase gate methodology for new node design and development.

- Create and maintain a change management process (and partner with the innovation squad) to evaluate and integrate new technologies into existing templates while evaluating end to end flow.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

- Should possess a strong fulfillment and distribution design background; includes significant Distribution Center (DC) experience in similar or different industries, i.e. green field designs and/or running DC's, retrofitting DC's to meet new market requirements, includes automation of DC's, etc.)

- Experienced working in a complex environment where there is a need to quickly build credibility within the Nike matrix and must manage accordingly

- Needs to be capable of setting a clear (design) direction and driving the right leadership behavior and actions across teams

- Should possess strong affinity with and experience working in complex distribution node networks and knowledge communities

- Should be willing to get into the details, invest in personal growth among others deep training & understanding in NLS and do the work required to drive success

- Should have the influencing skills to drive end to end/ Value stream thinking to enable continuous flow (Lean Thinking) to optimize lead time.

- Anticipate internal and/or external business challenges and resistance to change; define and implement distribution/node strategies to minimize risk and business disruption.

- Connect subject matter experts, share insights and standard processes around the world.

- Develop the x-functional and global/geo relationships required to ensure effective and efficient process and program execution within distribution centers.

- Must be able to act and react with a logical thought process that shows maturity and will not put long term sustainable distribution solutions at risk

- Must be able to drive resolution without significant guidance; should be comfortable with ambiguity and a fast-paced environment

- Must be able to present ideas and content in a strong manner even in ambiguous and complex environments

- Will have significant exposure to senior leadership and should possess a strong leadership identity

QUALIFICATIONS

- Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Business Administration or related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

- Must have minimum of 7+ years in complex automated material handling equipment, packaging technologies, and systems including robotics and high-speed manufacturing.

- Must have minimum of 2+ years team leadership and people development experience.

- Proficiency using business/technical/data analytics software like MS Excel, Simulation (Flexsim, Arena etc.), and CAD software.

- Proficiency with concepts like lean thinking, human systems design, value stream mapping, system architecture, optimization, statistical analysis, reliability analysis, and decision making.

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.