Distribution Manager Apparel - Nike - Belgium

Distribution Manager Apparel
Belgium -Antwerpen-Laakdal

Mission
The Distribution Manager ensures Apparel Operations meets current and future operational targets within quality and cost goals, developing the wider EMEA logistics organization and the people.
Some key figures :
- > 100.000 SKU’s
- Personnel : + 400 associates
- Annual operating budget : 30 million €

Responsibilities
The Distribution Manager directly reports to the EMEA Logistics Director and is a member of the EMEA Logistics management team.
His/her team will exist out of 2 Operations Manager (in shifts) and a Business Analyst. Further in the organization 7 Area managers (reporting to the Ops mgr, 3 in each shift, and 1 responsible for samples) and about 35 coaches run the daily business.

Lead, manage and develop the EMEA Apparel DC in Laakdal
· Lead, drive and develop the Apparel Laakdal facility to ensure we deliver in full on time, with focus on quality and productivity, within a climate of commitment, flexibility and continuous improvement.

Manage and support other DC activities in the EMEA region
· Develop, implement and manage DC solutions for Nike EMEA in the broader region, like satellite warehouses in Russia, South Africa, CEMEA South,…
· Link with Business Units & countries within EMEA to translate business needs into Logistics solutions, regarding DC processes.

Build and implement the long term vision of Operations inline with the Nike culture, our Values and the EMEA Logistics mission
· Continuously feed and strengthen the Nike Culture in Operations. Inspire others to do so. Continuously feed the Nike Leadership competencies in the Ops Leadership team.
· Participate in Management forums to design the long term vision of EMEA Logistics at Laakdal and Operations.
· Provide input to and participate in the execution of the EMEA Ops busplan.
· Build and execute Team Charter (0-24 months) inline with the EMEA Ops busplan.
· Build and execute the roadmap to become a high performance team.
· Enable positive future working climate.

Achieve operational targets aligned with Customer expectations
· Give direction and steer high quality standards in Apparel shipments. Connect with customers to understand their needs.
· Report monthly on status and progress towards key business metrics and business plan initiatives/milestones.
· Enable continuous performance improvement of operational related logistic services. Cooperate with Ops Leadership and other departments to define requirements to meet future growth, improve internal processes and optimize the total supply chain.
· Run effective operations, achieve set goals through an organization that values its resources.
· Participate in cross functional groups to align targets and actions plans in the business unit.

Balance Cost, Quality, Volume and People
· Optimal resource allocation: Ensure staffing is in line with processing plan and capacity utilization. Manage Operational critical mass.
· Prepare and meet the Operations Budget and keep control on the finances.
· Set quality and profitability boundaries and K.P.I.’s.
· Safety: Work with Risk mgt to enable the Safety & Health Strategy for Operations (Culture, Environment, Behavior).
· Manage prioritization process to balance business needs.

Empowered, motivated and developed people
· Create leadership structure that supports business needs in line with the vision and values.
· Enable leadership to get high performers (individual/team) in all roles of the operations team and to take ownership of accountabilities.
· Review individual and team performance. Challenge the quality of cross area results and the way they are achieved.
· Apply high standards in the organization by setting an example and reviewing behavior consistent with the company’s values. Inspire leaders to positively impact others.
· Provide Nike Leadership to the Operations Managers and Area Managers (Coaching for Excellence, Human Resources Planning, Individual Development Plan…) to build Leaders that will take the organization to the future.

Build and implement a shared strategy for future organization
· Stimulate pro-active and cross functional work behavior.
· Think in terms of win-win and continuously look for synergy opportunities across operations and between departments.
· Build strong work relations across the whole organization and inspire other Leaders to do so
· Jointly develop (Apparel/Footwear/Equipment/HR) and share the strategy to build the climate and strengthen Leadership. Build and sponsor execution of the L&D roadmap.
· Provide structured communication in all levels of the organization to ensure a pro-active approach towards future challenges.
· Ensure that internal strategic decisions are aligned to optimize the total supply chain.

Requested Knowledge and skills

· Master degree in economics (preferable in Logistics, Applied Economics,…) or Engineer, or equivalent by experience.
· 8 – 10 years relevant working experience.
· Strategic thinker, result oriented with excellent people skills.
· Good understanding of Supply Chain Management theory and best practice.
Experiences in leading a big team via direct reports, working in several shifts.

Selection procedure

Selection steps:
Ø First selection based on CV (education, experience, skills).
Ø Second selection by HR.
Ø Third selection based on Panel interview with Management.
Ø Decission and communication.

Contact Rudi Veulemans at www.nikejobs.com/be