1. Johan Diels
Logistics Capability Development Manager at Nike
Ekelstraat 101
2200 Herentals
Johan.Diels@nike.com
Summary
21 years experience in Supply Chain/Logistics
Operationally and strategically Strong Leader / people manager
Strong knowledge of end to end Supply Chain and Logistics
Proven Project / Roadmap management skills
3PL management experience
Retail/consumer oriented
Competencies : strategic thinking, communication, relationship building, networking,
leadership
Experience
Logistics Capability Development Manager at Nike ELC
May 2008 - Present (8 years)
Work with Sales-, Account operations- and Direct to Consumer teams (B&M and Digital) to
gather consumer/marker requirements. Work with Global and European management teams to
get insights in strategic plans of the company. Translate input into a strategic 3 year roadmap that
holds multiple supply chain/logistics projects. Manage the roadmap by leading x-
functional teams and partners, ensuring sustainable solutions are designed and implemented on
time, within budget and at the right quality. Drive a governance model to guarantee stakeholder
management and to involve/inform and consult senior management teams. Lead and coach a
team of direct reports to achieve goals and enable personal and team development.
2. Account Operations Manager at Nike UK
March 2007 - September 2007 (7 months)
Responsible to lead a team of account operations representatives to manage the day to day supply
chain for biggest account in Europe and to lead strategic supply chain/logistics projects. Act as
the connect between the customer and the different functions at Nike for operational, tactical and
strategic matters.
Project Manager at Nike ELC
March 1999 - March 2007 (8 years 1 month)
Lead different Supply Chain/Logistics projects. Examples : New (3PL) warehouse
implementation in Russia (from tender to implementation), European SAP implementation
(business process mapping, functional requirements, testing, training), Warehouse projects (lead
time reductions, optimizations, continuous improvement)
Operations Planning Manager at Nike ELC
January 1996 - February 1999 (3 years 2 months)
Manage a team of 16 direct reports, responsible for : planning of warehouse activities in order to
hit shipping goals at lowest possible cost, planning of warehouse staffing, metrics and KPI
management (lead times, on time and in full shipping, ...), transport planning, locations
management. Represent Apparel Distribution in S&OP process. Lead continuous improvement
process and identify improvement opportunities.
Distribution Planner at Nike ELC
November 1994 - December 1995 (1 year 2 months)
Planning of warehouse activities, transport planning, location management, metrics and KPI
management. Support projects. Work with customer Operations teams and EHQ to support
customer- and market needs.
Internal Sales rep at Fleecewear
September 1990 - October 1994 (4 years 2 months)
Internal sales to customers : showroom presentation, order preparation, invoicing. Work with
partners to print Apparel products. Run the warehouse activities (receiving, storage, pick&pack,
shipping, cycle counts, ...)
3. Languages
Dutch
English
Skills & Expertise
Leadership
People Management
Customer Satisfaction
Integrated Supply Chain Management
Distribution Center Management
Logistics Management
Partner Management
Project Management
Relationship Management
Multi-channel Retail
Strategic Planning
Communication
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Word
PowerPoint
Education
Katholieke Vlaamse Hogeschool Antwerpen
Language Interpretation and Translation, 1988 – 1990
Interests
Family, Crossfit, Football, Tennis, Travel, Food and drinks, Fun.