Distribution Center Planner

Nike; Golden Horseshoe; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Distribution Planner, where you'll harness your analytical skills to optimize the flow of goods at the Brimley Distribution Centre. This role is pivotal in ensuring efficient operations, from planning inbound shipments to coordinating deliveries, all while collaborating with a dynamic team. You'll leverage your expertise in supply chain management and tools like Microsoft Excel to drive data-driven decisions. If you're passionate about logistics and thrive in a fast-paced environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in Supply Chain functions.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and Word is required.

Responsibilities

• Plan the movement of goods inbound and outbound at the distribution center.
• Develop robust plans of action for DC Operations.

Skills

Supply Chain Management

Microsoft Excel

Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Team Collaboration

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

SAP

Manhattan WMOS

Job description

DISTRIBUTION PLANNER

PM Shift - 3:00pm-11:30pm

Brimley Distribution Centre

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, it’s about each person bringing skills and passion to a challenging and constantly evolving game.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

As a Distribution Planner, you will leverage reporting and tools to plan the work that will be executed by the DC Operations team. From end-to-end, Planners are responsible for choosing which containers should be received inbound, which customer PO’s should be processed and which trucks should be loaded outbound. You’ll work closely with partners in DC Operations to generate plans that align to their operating capacities and to problem-solve issues as they arise.

WHAT YOU WILL WORK ON

This role is responsible for planning the movement of goods inbound, through and out of the Brimley Distribution Center in the most efficient manner possible. Some tasks completed within a typical day would be:

- Developing robust plans of action for DC Operations

- Monitoring reporting to ensure issues are being resolved and plans are progressing accordingly

- Tracking progress against monthly targets to align with daily and hourly tasks

- Communicating with internal & external partners to problem-solve in the moment

- Managing transportation resources to ensure customer delivery needs are met

- Collaborating with DC Operations to support data-driven decision-making

WHO YOU WILL WORK WITH

You’ll report directly to the Planning Coach within the Distribution Operations team at the Brimley Distribution Centre in Scarborough. You’ll work cross-functionally with internal partners in DC Operations & Marketplace Supply Chain. Externally, you will work with various transportation partners, Nike stores & wholesale customers.

WHAT YOU BRING

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Minimum 1-2 years of experience in Supply Chain functions
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Outlook and Word is required
• Prior experience using SAP and/or Manhattan WMOS is an asset but not mandatory
• Proven ability to work as part of a team
• Ability to work cross-functionally, multi-task, problem solve and meet deadlines is critical
• Comfortable communicating with others and can articulate deliverables clearly
• Shift flexibility may be required at times

“In accordance with Ontario Human Rights Code, Accessibility of Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, and the City of Toronto's Accommodation Policy, accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process. Applicants are requested to make their needs known in advance when contacted for interviews.”