Distribution Director, DC Operations

The Distribution Director reports to the Senior Distribution Director and works closely as one team with the Distribution Leadership team, collaborating with Technology, Maintenance & Engineering, Distribution Planning, Transportation networks and Marketplace operations. The role leads an omnichannel distribution centre of 400–1000 employees at Nike's European Logistics Centre across Ham and Laakdal in Belgium, with accountability for operations across two operational shifts. The Director stands at the forefront of evolving the DC's strategy in line with the broader Nike distribution strategy, sustainability agenda and growth plans, guaranteeing flawless execution of distribution towards multiple marketplaces across EMEA.

• Lead, coach and inspire a distribution centre team of 400–1000 employees across two operational shifts.
• Run and improve the operations of the distribution centre, guaranteeing flawless execution of distribution towards multiple marketplaces across EMEA.
• Evolve the DC strategy in line with the broader Nike distribution strategy, sustainability agenda and growth plans.
• Build and drive one consistent culture of belonging, ownership and innovation.
• Shape and bring to life the culture of 'Athletes Serving Athletes Personally'.
• Use data as insight to drive continuous improvement and embed change through innovation.
• Lead the transformation towards a collaborative culture of improvement and belonging.
• Bring people comfortably through change, moving them to the future with positive feelings and experiences.
• Work closely as one team with the Distribution Leadership team and collaborate with Technology, Maintenance & Engineering, Distribution Planning, Transportation networks and Marketplace operations.
• Respond to the constantly evolving and fast-changing needs of consumers.

• Proven track record of building, leading, coaching and inspiring teams, with experience running progressive logistics operations.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a large, matrixed organisation.
• Strong understanding of operational processes and systems, with an intuitive ability to connect systems, people and processes.
• Comfortable managing ambiguity, able to steer towards an outcome without knowing all the detail and to escalate when progress stagnates.
• A high-performance mentality with a bias for action, working towards results while demonstrating a positive demeanour and enthusiasm.
• A consumer-centric service approach.
• Exceptional communication skills, able to convey thoughts, ideas and opinions clearly and concisely face-to-face or virtually to all levels up and down stream.
• Ability to bring people comfortably through change.
• A servant leadership approach to creating and driving a culture of ownership and innovation.

• Background in operations, logistics, transportation or retail/wholesale, which would be the strongest industry links.
• Leadership profiles from other industries are open for consideration where candidates bring the motivation to learn, curiosity and interest in the Nike business.