Manager, Operations, GC Express Lane
- Shanghai, China
- Full time
- Competitive
- 29th June 2025
Full Description
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Overview of the Job:
GC Express Lane delivers meaningful newness at Speed to the GC Consumer through Product Updates. This role is responsible to drive gel team’s operational excellence, seasonal calendars, tools and strategic local initiatives. The Gel Ops manager plays an active and influential role within the GC Express Lane, across functions, also working in close partnership with Global Express Lane leadership team and Ops team.
Reporting Line:
Direct report to GM GC Express Lane, dot line to global Gel Ops Director, and will be part of the GC Ops community as well.
Key Partnership:
GC Express Lane function leads across, Design, Product, Development
Global Gel Ops
EMEA/NA/APLA Geo Express Lane Ops partners
GC Merchandising Ops
Job Responsibility:
Evergreen:
Set up seasonal dates + gates for team; calendar alignment + broadcast
Build + upkeep seasonal tools
Liaison w/ Geo Merch Ops + Global/Jordan FW + AP Product, FOP, + Design Ops
Set up team
Process Initiatives:
Built AP Line Plan Tool (and updated FW) – built training deck + led trainings for our GC Consumer Merch team to leverage the new tools
Set up new pre-season strategic runway (in partnership with GM) – identifying market travel windows, GCEL Seasonal LT Kickoff, key LT Alignments w/ Merch, and socialization to the teams to better educate, align, and prepare for each season
Built FW + AP Seasonal Calendar in Miro for integration and visibility across FW + AP
Built Evergreen Advanced Creation/Collaborator FW + AP Process
Drove GCEL 101 deck + training to educate team + partners on GCEL strategy, team, capabilities, and process
Up ahead – stabilize Speed trackT120/T80 processes to better integrate with each other and key Merch inputs/GCEL product outputs for all Geo visibility + adoption
Chief of Staff:
Run point for GM Weekly X-Functional LT Meeting – align agenda, drive meeting
Drive execution (in partnership w/ GM) of Quarterly All-Hands
Drive execution (in partnership w/ GM) of LT Onsites
Set up and drive pre-alignments in preparation for larger alignment conversations
Set up + drive Ops/GM workshops to drive new initiatives forwards (get input/POV from GM prior to doing the legwork needed to set up new processes, initiatives, etc)
Lead LT process feedback sessions to inform and prioritize where change/resources are needed most in GCEL
Key Experiences Needed:
Proven leader with a track record and passion for building high performing teams, developing individuals and commitment to positive team culture.
Product creation and/or merchandising experience, with a strong emphasis on product strategy.
Run one fully integrated operations offense (cross-functionally & end-to-end) with Code as the operational spine that enables Nike to consistently win together and deliver excellence for our consumers. (e.g. Merch, Marketing, Marketplace development, planning, Insights)
Develop holistic capabilities that integrate people, process, tools and data to continually redefine operational excellence.
Knowledge of the GC consumer from performance to lifestyle and Mens /Womens/Kids/Jordan with experience of market travel / consumer interaction.
Solid knowledge of the GC marketplace (Wholesale and Direct).
Key Behaviors for Success in the Role:
Outcomes and Results-Focused
Strong Bias for Action
Ability to navigate complex organization and Influence at all levels
Positive attitude, tenacity and high energy to tackle new, challenges and ambiguous problems
Ability to oscillate between high level strategy and in-depth analyses to inform execution
Ability to learn quickly, be resourceful and build relationships with new partners and teams across Nike, Inc.
Clear and direct written and verbal communication in both Chinese and English
NIKE, Inc. is a growth company that looks for team members to grow with it. Nike offers a generous total rewards package, casual work environment, a diverse and inclusive culture, and an electric atmosphere for professional development. No matter the location, or the role, every Nike employee shares one galvanizing mission: To bring inspiration and innovation to every athlete* in the world.
NIKE, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability.
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