Planning Coach

Become a Part of the NIKE, Inc. Team

NIKE, Inc. does more than outfit the world's 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. it's 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.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

As a Planning Coach, you will lead and influence the input/output of 3-10 employees' productivity. You will actively listen, address employees' concerns, and foster a positive workplace culture. You'll conduct follow-up meetings and be proactive in assessing the quality of work performed by employees. You'll provide your team with the proper procedures and resources needed to attain results.

You'll work in harmony with the DC Operations team to make the best business decisions and optimize the flow of work throughout the facility. You'll need to process multiple demands to maximize the output of the Brimley Distribution Centre. You'll attend workflow meetings to plan strategy, discuss pertinent information and share best practices with teammates.

You will manage your resources as required and provide regular status updates through reporting or during cross-functional meetings. You will monitor, review, and research reports daily to assure the accuracy of your team's work and ensure tasks are completed in a timely manner.

You'll be responsible for conducting interviews and filling open positions within your roster.

WHAT YOU WILL WORK ON:

This role is responsible for leading a team of Planners who oversee the inputs and outputs of the Brimley Distribution Centre. Some of the tasks completed within a typical day would be:

1. Conducting a shift changeover meeting to ensure a smooth transition between operating shifts
2. Analyzing reporting to understand the goals for the day and developing a plan of action
3. Collaborating with DC Operations throughout the day to track progress, adjust plans accordingly
4. Monitoring issues as they arise, reprioritizing work to match available resources
5. Support employees as needed, conduct regular 1:
   1's and team huddles
6. Create and revise work instructions

WHO YOU WILL WORK WITH:

You'll report directly to the Planning Manager within the Distribution Operations team at the Brimley Distribution Centre in Scarborough. You'll have counterparts on other operational shifts and will work with them daily to ensure a smooth transition between shifts. You'll work cross-functionally with internal partners in DC Operations, Inventory Control & Marketplace Supply Chain. Externally, you will work with various transportation partners, Nike stores & wholesale customers.

Available Shifts:

• AM Morning Shift - 7:
  00 AM to 3:
  30 PM EST (Mon to Fri)
• PM Afternoon Shift - 3:
  00 PM to 11:
  30 PM EST (Mon to Fri)
• MD Midnight Shift - 11:
  00 PM to 7:
  30 AM EST (Sun to Thu)

WHAT YOU BRING:

• University or College degree
• Minimum of 3 years of planning, traffic or operational supervisory experience in a distribution or manufacturing environment
• Ability to lead and influence others and to work independently without supervision
• Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills, attention to details, working well under pressure, and able to meet deadlines
• Must possess demonstrated ability to work as a team member, professionally handle confidential matters, and lead and influence others to accomplish operational objectives
• Must possess excellent written and verbal skills, the ability to embrace and promote others' ideas, motivate employees, build, and maintain working relationships and stay focused
• Must understand and foster a diverse workforce
• Shift flexibility - will be required at times to work outside of scheduled shift for training, coverage or business need
• Must have the ability to access all areas of the warehouse and be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• PC skills required, must be able to manipulate data in Excel & Tableau to help make informed decisions
• Prior experience with SAP and/or Manhattan WMoS not required but would be beneficial

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.