Material Handler – Nike Distribution Center - Nike Corporation - Memphis, Tennessee
(1995-12 - 2015-10)
- Streamlined high-volume order processing and shipment handling for footwear and apparel by maintaining 100% data integrity across all sorting lines.
- Utilized WMS, SAP, and RF scanning equipment to execute real-time tracking, inventory updates, and special customer order processing.
- Optimized product throughput and flow by coordinating with yard logistics, managing trailer placement, and setting up staging docks.
- Partnered directly with DC Area Managers to troubleshoot localized system constraints and coordinate IT support to minimize hardware downtime.
DC Point guard – Nike Distribution Center - Nike Corporation - Memphis, Tennessee
(2015-10 - 2025-02)
- Stepped up as proxy for the Area Manager during strategic planning sessions, leading a shift team of 35 employees while maintaining accountability for core departmental goals.
- Executed precision data reconciliation for inbound and outbound freight, systematically clearing shipments ahead of Critical Pull Time (CPT) deadlines to eliminate logistical bottlenecks.
- Partnered with diverse cross-functional teams to design and implement lean initiatives that optimized overall DC processing operations.
- Evaluated daily performance metrics and production dashboards, identifying operational gaps and implementing target solutions to boost throughput.
Planning Point guard – Nike Distribution Center - Nike Corporation - Memphis, Tennessee
(2025-02)
- Order Allocation: Release orders ("waves") to the warehouse floor based on shipping priorities, carrier cut-off times, and destination zones.
- Workflow Balancing: Monitor real-time operations to prevent bottlenecks between replenishment, picking, packing, and shipping.
- Exception Management: Resolve product shortages, handle order cuts, and communicate fulfillment delays to customer service and management.
- System Troubleshooting: Correct Warehouse Management System (WMS) issues related to order flow, data accuracy, or reporting.