Lead Transportation Analyst at Nike in Toronto, Ontario - Apply Now!
Nike
Lead Transportation Analyst at Nike in Toronto, Ontario - Apply Now!
Job Description
About Nike
NIKE, Inc. is the world's leading sports brand, empowering athletes and innovators to push boundaries. Our Supply Chain team powers a global network delivering nearly a billion units of footwear, apparel, and equipment annually to over 100,000 retail stores worldwide. In Canada, we're expanding omni-channel capabilities to meet consumer demand with speed and precision. Join us to make the impossible happen every day.
Role Overview
As Lead Transportation Analyst in Toronto, Ontario, you'll be the generalist driving end-to-end transportation for Nike's Canada marketplace. This full-time role requires weekly on-site presence split between Nike's Canadian Headquarters (CHQ) and the Brimley Distribution Center. Partner with Last Mile teams, carriers, Tech, Analytics, and Planning to optimize operations, lead reporting, and support strategic sourcing. Ideal for a strategic leader ready to build Canada's transportation future.
Key Responsibilities
Transportation Network Planning and Operations
Manage First, Middle, and Last Mile networks for stores, wholesale, and e-commerce. Stand up e-commerce fulfillment capabilities, resolve carrier issues as primary contact, and execute holiday strategies. Oversee carrier performance (cost/service metrics), inbound inventory optimization, forecast alignment, equipment management, and dwell time improvements.
Project Management and Process Improvement
Lead initiatives in logistics, digital fulfillment, and systems like TMS, Pool/Warehousing, and Transportation Solutions. Coordinate with Marketplace Supply Chain (MSC), Distribution Centers (DCs), and global teams on timelines, deliverables, and KPIs. Support new digital order models in Canada.
Strategic Leadership
Build the foundation for a future Transportation team by identifying needs, establishing processes, reports, and tools for 1-2 year horizons. Foster curiosity, continuous improvement, and talent development for succession planning.
Qualifications & Requirements
We're seeking candidates with 6+ years in large-scale logistics/transportation, including cross-functional collaboration with finance and marketing. You must be a proven leader and individual contributor who spearheads strategy and execution, embraces change, and excels in root-cause analysis. Key traits: dynamic strategic thinking, process development, deficiency analysis, and talent identification. Experience in high-volume operations like Nike's is a plus.
Benefits & Perks
Nike offers comprehensive benefits including competitive salary (estimated CAD 95,000-135,000), health coverage, retirement plans, and employee discounts on iconic products. Enjoy flexible work with on-site collaboration, professional development programs, and wellness initiatives. Thrive in a culture valuing diversity, innovation, and athletic mindset.
Career Growth
This role positions you for advancement in Nike's Supply Chain matrix. Develop expertise in global logistics, lead team build-outs, and influence North America strategies. Nike invests in successors through training, mentorship, and exposure to US-based teams, Tech, and Analytics. High performers advance to senior leadership in transportation and beyond.
Why Join Us
Be part of Nike's engine propelling products worldwide. In Canada, shape omni-channel logistics amid e-commerce growth. Collaborate in a matrix environment with 50+ distribution centers and thousands of partners. Embrace challenges, drive continuous improvement, and contribute to Nike's mission of bringing inspiration to life.
Role FAQs
Q: Is this role remote? No, it requires weekly on-site work at CHQ and Brimley DC in Toronto.
Q: What experience is required? Minimum 6 years in logistics/transportation with cross-functional leadership.
Q: What's the salary range? Estimated CAD 95,000-135,000 annually, based on market rates.
Q: How does this role support career growth? By building strategic capabilities and talent pipelines for future teams.
Q: Who will I work with? Cross-functional partners in NA Supply Chain, carriers, DCs, Tech, and Planning.
Locations
- Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Salary
95,000 - 135,000 CAD / yearly
* This is an estimated range based on market data and may vary based on experience and qualifications.
Skills Required
- Transportation Network Planningintermediate
- Carrier Performance Managementintermediate
- Cross-Functional Collaborationintermediate
- Process Improvement & Project Managementintermediate
- Root-Cause & Deficiency Analysisintermediate
- Strategic Leadership & Talent Developmentintermediate
Required Qualifications
- 6+ years in large-scale logistics/transportation operations (experience)
- Proven experience collaborating with cross-functional teams (finance, marketing) (experience)
- Dynamic strategic thinker with leadership in strategy and execution (experience)
- Ability to identify long-term needs and implement 1-2 year strategic initiatives (experience)
- Experience in root-cause analysis and continuous improvement (experience)
- Track record in talent development and succession planning (experience)
Responsibilities
- Strategic and operational management of First, Middle, and Last Mile transportation for Canada stores, wholesale, and e-commerce
- Serve as primary point of contact for transportation operations and carrier issue resolution
- Lead holiday transportation strategy and carrier performance management across the network
- Drive inbound inventory tracking, reporting, optimization, and alignment on forecast accuracy
- Lead cross-functional projects for logistics, digital order fulfillment, and system implementations like TMS solutions
Benefits
- general: Work in Nike's dynamic North America Supply Chain with global impact
- general: Collaborate with cross-functional teams across US, Canada, and international partners
- general: Weekly on-site at CHQ and Brimley Distribution Center for hands-on leadership
- general: Opportunities to build and lead future Transportation team in Canada
- general: Access to Nike's culture of innovation, continuous improvement, and career development
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Lead Transportation Analyst at Nike in Toronto, Ontario - Apply Now!
Job Description
About Nike
NIKE, Inc. is the world's leading sports brand, empowering athletes and innovators to push boundaries. Our Supply Chain team powers a global network delivering nearly a billion units of footwear, apparel, and equipment annually to over 100,000 retail stores worldwide. In Canada, we're expanding omni-channel capabilities to meet consumer demand with speed and precision. Join us to make the impossible happen every day.
Role Overview
As Lead Transportation Analyst in Toronto, Ontario, you'll be the generalist driving end-to-end transportation for Nike's Canada marketplace. This full-time role requires weekly on-site presence split between Nike's Canadian Headquarters (CHQ) and the Brimley Distribution Center. Partner with Last Mile teams, carriers, Tech, Analytics, and Planning to optimize operations, lead reporting, and support strategic sourcing. Ideal for a strategic leader ready to build Canada's transportation future.
Key Responsibilities
Transportation Network Planning and Operations
Manage First, Middle, and Last Mile networks for stores, wholesale, and e-commerce. Stand up e-commerce fulfillment capabilities, resolve carrier issues as primary contact, and execute holiday strategies. Oversee carrier performance (cost/service metrics), inbound inventory optimization, forecast alignment, equipment management, and dwell time improvements.
Project Management and Process Improvement
Lead initiatives in logistics, digital fulfillment, and systems like TMS, Pool/Warehousing, and Transportation Solutions. Coordinate with Marketplace Supply Chain (MSC), Distribution Centers (DCs), and global teams on timelines, deliverables, and KPIs. Support new digital order models in Canada.
Strategic Leadership
Build the foundation for a future Transportation team by identifying needs, establishing processes, reports, and tools for 1-2 year horizons. Foster curiosity, continuous improvement, and talent development for succession planning.
Qualifications & Requirements
We're seeking candidates with 6+ years in large-scale logistics/transportation, including cross-functional collaboration with finance and marketing. You must be a proven leader and individual contributor who spearheads strategy and execution, embraces change, and excels in root-cause analysis. Key traits: dynamic strategic thinking, process development, deficiency analysis, and talent identification. Experience in high-volume operations like Nike's is a plus.
Benefits & Perks
Nike offers comprehensive benefits including competitive salary (estimated CAD 95,000-135,000), health coverage, retirement plans, and employee discounts on iconic products. Enjoy flexible work with on-site collaboration, professional development programs, and wellness initiatives. Thrive in a culture valuing diversity, innovation, and athletic mindset.
Career Growth
This role positions you for advancement in Nike's Supply Chain matrix. Develop expertise in global logistics, lead team build-outs, and influence North America strategies. Nike invests in successors through training, mentorship, and exposure to US-based teams, Tech, and Analytics. High performers advance to senior leadership in transportation and beyond.
Why Join Us
Be part of Nike's engine propelling products worldwide. In Canada, shape omni-channel logistics amid e-commerce growth. Collaborate in a matrix environment with 50+ distribution centers and thousands of partners. Embrace challenges, drive continuous improvement, and contribute to Nike's mission of bringing inspiration to life.
Role FAQs
Q: Is this role remote? No, it requires weekly on-site work at CHQ and Brimley DC in Toronto.
Q: What experience is required? Minimum 6 years in logistics/transportation with cross-functional leadership.
Q: What's the salary range? Estimated CAD 95,000-135,000 annually, based on market rates.
Q: How does this role support career growth? By building strategic capabilities and talent pipelines for future teams.
Q: Who will I work with? Cross-functional partners in NA Supply Chain, carriers, DCs, Tech, and Planning.
Locations
- Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Salary
95,000 - 135,000 CAD / yearly
* This is an estimated range based on market data and may vary based on experience and qualifications.
Skills Required
- Transportation Network Planningintermediate
- Carrier Performance Managementintermediate
- Cross-Functional Collaborationintermediate
- Process Improvement & Project Managementintermediate
- Root-Cause & Deficiency Analysisintermediate
- Strategic Leadership & Talent Developmentintermediate
Required Qualifications
- 6+ years in large-scale logistics/transportation operations (experience)
- Proven experience collaborating with cross-functional teams (finance, marketing) (experience)
- Dynamic strategic thinker with leadership in strategy and execution (experience)
- Ability to identify long-term needs and implement 1-2 year strategic initiatives (experience)
- Experience in root-cause analysis and continuous improvement (experience)
- Track record in talent development and succession planning (experience)
Responsibilities
- Strategic and operational management of First, Middle, and Last Mile transportation for Canada stores, wholesale, and e-commerce
- Serve as primary point of contact for transportation operations and carrier issue resolution
- Lead holiday transportation strategy and carrier performance management across the network
- Drive inbound inventory tracking, reporting, optimization, and alignment on forecast accuracy
- Lead cross-functional projects for logistics, digital order fulfillment, and system implementations like TMS solutions
Benefits
- general: Work in Nike's dynamic North America Supply Chain with global impact
- general: Collaborate with cross-functional teams across US, Canada, and international partners
- general: Weekly on-site at CHQ and Brimley Distribution Center for hands-on leadership
- general: Opportunities to build and lead future Transportation team in Canada
- general: Access to Nike's culture of innovation, continuous improvement, and career development
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Answer 10 quick questions to check your fit for Lead Transportation Analyst at Nike in Toronto, Ontario - Apply Now! @ Nike.
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