Data-Driven Inventory Operations Leader — DC Launch

Nike Inc.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Nike, Inc. is seeking an experienced Inventory Operations Manager to launch and stabilize the Wolf Creek Distribution Center in Atlanta, GA.

You will lead inventory accuracy, drive KPI-based improvements, and partner with Nike Operations and 3PL leadership to ensure compliant, on-hand inventory. In this role you will manage startup activities, refine roles and escalation, and use data to optimize distribution processes, with emphasis on WMS-enabled operations and continuous improvement

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or relevant education and experience.
• 5+ years of operations-management experience in distribution or manufacturing.
• 2 additional years may substitute for a degree.
• Experience supporting startup, facility transition, major implementation, or operational transformation.
• 3PL experience with partner model to support supply-chain needs.
• Solid understanding of automated distribution systems and WMS-enabled operations.
• Experience with Manhattan WMS, SAP, Excel, and Tableau.
• Lean, Six Sigma, or other continuous-improvement methods preferred.
• Proven project-management across multiple interdependent workstreams.
• Strong analytical, strategic-planning, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal, written, listening, and presentation skills; able to influence at multiple levels.
• Ability to foster a diverse and inclusive workforce and lead with servant leadership.
• Handle confidential matters professionally and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work flexible hours/shifts during testing, launch, and stabilization.

Responsibilities

• Lead inventory validation programs with KPI measurements for a Distribution Center.
• Analyze data to identify root causes and drive continuous improvements.
• Define and reinforce roles, decision rights, communications, and escalation with Nike and 3PL.
• Co-lead day-to-day inventory operations with 3PL while maintaining accountability for inventory.
• Build partnerships across Inventory Management Operations to ensure best practices.
• Assess provider performance using data and drive corrective actions.
• Support operational requirements while maintaining inventory control.

Skills

Inventory validation

KPI analysis

Data analysis

Continuous improvement

Project management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Team leadership

Lean/Six Sigma

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Manhattan WMS

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Tableau

Job description

Nike, Inc. is seeking an experienced Inventory Operations Manager to launch and stabilize the Wolf Creek Distribution Center in Atlanta, GA.

You will lead inventory accuracy, drive KPI-based improvements, and partner with Nike Operations and 3PL leadership to ensure compliant, on-hand inventory. In this role you will manage startup activities, refine roles and escalation, and use data to optimize distribution processes, with emphasis on WMS-enabled operations and continuous improvement