Data-Driven Inventory Ops Manager – Launch & Optimize (3PL)

Nike Inc; Atlanta, Northern (GA, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Nike, Inc. seeks an experienced Inventory Operations Manager to lead and stabilize the Wolf Creek Distribution Center in Atlanta, partnering with Nike Operations and 3PL management to ensure accurate, available, and financially compliant inventory.

You will drive inventory validation, data-driven improvement, and collaboration across Nike, 3PL, and internal teams to reinforce roles, responsibilities, and processes throughout launch and ongoing operations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of operations-management experience in a distribution or manufacturing environment.
• Experience supporting startup, facility transition, major implementation, or operational transformation.
• 3PL experience working in, or leading through, a partner model to execute supply-chain business needs.
• Solid understanding of automated distribution systems and experience with WMS-enabled operations.
• Experience with Manhattan WMS, SAP, Microsoft Excel, and Tableau.

Responsibilities

• Lead inventory validation programs that comply with company policies and provide ongoing measurements on inventory KPI’s for a Distribution Center.
• Leverage data to analyze and root cause issues related to Inventory and drive outcomes through continuous improvement programs.
• In partnership with the Nike Operations leadership team, define and reinforce roles, decision rights, communication routines, KPI reviews, escalation protocols, and issue-resolution processes between Nike and the 3PL provider.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Strategic planning

Decision making

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Manhattan WMS

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Tableau

Job description

Nike, Inc. seeks an experienced Inventory Operations Manager to lead and stabilize the Wolf Creek Distribution Center in Atlanta, partnering with Nike Operations and 3PL management to ensure accurate, available, and financially compliant inventory.

You will drive inventory validation, data-driven improvement, and collaboration across Nike, 3PL, and internal teams to reinforce roles, responsibilities, and processes throughout launch and ongoing operations.