Makita Surgeon
Director of Transportation @Nike
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WORK HISTORY
Director of Transportation @Nike
Promoted to lead all domestic transportation operations for 50+ carriers (including UPS, FedEx and JB Hunt) that serve 14 distribution centers, 275+ Nike stores and 50+ retailers, including Foot Locker and Finish Line. Develop and execute strategies to mitigate supply chain risk, while lowering delivery costs, increasing delivery speed and ensuring sustainability. Direct reports: 4 (40 FTEs). Annual operating budget:$350M.
EDUCATION
Strayer University
Master of Business Administration - MBA
The University of Memphis
Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA
ABOUT MAKITA SURGEON
Designed and implemented initiatives that saved $120M in transportation costs in 2024 and $455M across career.Global Supply Chain & Logistics Leader who blends financial discipline and operations excellence to drive cost savings, optimize processes and enhance customer satisfaction. Agile problem solver praised for developing sustainable solutions for supply chain challenges, while leveraging digital capabilities and seeing the big picture without losing sight of the details. Recognized as an empowering leader who builds diverse, top-performing teams and mentors high-potential women employees for professional advancement.
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