Senior Director, Trade and Customs

Become a Part of the NIKE, Inc. Team

NIKE, Inc. does more than outfit the world’s best athletes. It is a place to explore potential, obliterate boundaries and push out the edges of what can be. The company looks for people who can grow, think, dream and create. Its culture thrives by embracing diversity and rewarding imagination. The brand seeks achievers, leaders and visionaries. At NIKE, Inc. it’s about each person bringing skills and passion to a challenging and constantly evolving game.

WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH

You’ll join Nike’s Global Supply Chain Planning & Operations team, leading Trade & Customs. This team partners with geographies and cross-functional stakeholders to shape Nike’s trade strategy. You’ll manage a global team, report to senior leadership, and collaborate with legal, government affairs, and operations groups to deliver compliance and innovation.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Nike is seeking a strategic leader with deep expertise in global trade and customs. This individual thrives in complexity, navigates geopolitical risk, and influences senior executives. They combine regulatory knowledge with operational excellence, driving compliance and cost optimization while inspiring a high-performing team. Success requires strong governance skills, financial acumen, and the ability to lead global initiatives through collaboration and influence.

The candidate will bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Logistics/Supply Chain, International Trade or related field. Will accept any suitable combination of education, experience and training

• 10+ years of experience in trade compliance, supply chain management, sourcing, or trade legal within a global company

• 10+ years of people management experience, including global and virtual teams

• U.S. Customs Broker License strongly preferred

• Global/International experience strongly preferred

WHAT YOU’LL WORK ON

You’ll set the vision for Nike’s global trade and customs strategy, ensuring compliance and enabling growth. You’ll lead initiatives that reduce cost, accelerate cross-border flows, and elevate compliance standards.

Core Responsibilities:

• Co-lead Nike’s Trade Center of Excellence and Global Trade Executive Steering Committee

• Sponsor and implement trade capability initiatives, including Global Import Export programs and Restricted Party Screening

• Drive global trade network engagement and portfolio prioritization

• Lead cost impact assessments and executive summaries for changing trade regulations

• Manage global trade data collection, analysis, and stakeholder communication

• Set compliance training strategies for factories, PMO offices, and internal teams

• Advocate for trade programs that optimize savings and compliance across Nike’s ecosystem

Critical Functional Skills and Capabilities:

• Regulatory expertise and risk evaluation skills across Nike’s Global Trade network:

  • Customs Valuation & Assist methodologies

  • Harmonized Tariff Schedule and labeling analysis for AP, FW & EQ

  • Free trade program rules of origin and compliance

  • Sanctions compliance / Restricted Party Screening

  • Anti-Forced Labor Customs agency enforcement

  • Import & Export Declaration requirements & audit

  • Trading company global structure and Country of Import agreements

  • Materials Buy/sell

• Trade data analysis

• 3rd Party Partner Management

• Trusted Trader program requirements

• Portfolio governance

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.