NIKE is seeking an Import Lead.
As an MPO Import Lead, you always start with the consumer in mind. You improve service, growth and profitability to meet the financial and operational targets of your country, while delivering on Nike’s strategy thru MPU’s. You have a deep understanding of business operations and are accountable for consumer/athlete/customer satisfaction, operational reliability, and improving inventory efficiency. You utilize diagnostic and predictive analytics to make smart business decisions. You keep your business partners informed and engaged of risks and opportunities, and you actively partner with your MPU and other operational functions, to find optimal supply chain and commercial solutions. Optimizing and improving import processes and execution is a core focus. You represent Nike in the relationship with the selected service providers. You engage in key projects evolving existing business capabilities using agile principles.
Tasks:
Accountable for the supply chain execution in line with business demand and service expectation.
Own, track, and improve Supply Chain performance indicators to maximize service, cost, convenience and sustainability for the country.
Partner cross-functionally within Nike (European Logistics Center - ELC, Sales, Finance, Legal, GPA) and leverage the ELC best practices, guidelines and systems where applicable
Participate in projects, drive continuous process improvement, find opportunities and implement new ideas.
Establish efficient import management processes, including: smooth inbound flow, product classification, timely invoice payment management with Finance, customs duties/fees payment, certification, paperwork and data flow from customs broker
Organize & conduct brokers tenders, create & maintain contracts with brokers. Establish system of KPIs to control brokers performance, build effective work relationships, oversee the services & negotiate prices
Monitor local regulation in customs, trade and compliance area & ensure that our processes are compliant with the local customs and import regulations
The role reports direct to the Marketplace Operations Import Manager, Russia
You need:
At least 1-3 years' experience in supply chain operations, brokers and customs
Wide and deep understanding of Supply Chain Management and general business knowledge
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to clearly communicate and influence various levels within a matrix structure and multinational teams
Experience in working with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to drive a best-in-class supply chain
Analytical skills which support a result driven approach delivering operational excellence
Innovative mentality and proven track record in delivering process improvement
Know principles of customs clearance of goods from the time of receipt of information about the product, until the release of the goods from customs and overall supply chain understanding
Strong service focus and a proactive mind-set
Digital literacy: MS office, advanced Excel.
Proficiency in English, both verbal and written.
