Supply Chain Specialist II, NA

Become a Part of the NIKE, Inc. Team

NIKE, Inc. does more than outfit the world’s best athletes. It’s a place where passionate individuals come together to create the future of sport. We are unapologetic about who we are and what we’re after—bringing innovation and inspiration to every athlete* in the world. We look for athletes who can push boundaries, elevate our potential and continue leading us to greatness. The next tastemakers, playmakers, risk takers and glue players. Are you game?

***This posting will cover multiple roles across the organization***

WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH

The two teams this posting will support are our Sport Readiness team and our Supply Chain Style Specialty team.

The Sport Readiness team serves as the Marketplace Supply Chain lead for an assigned sport, driving seasonal readiness and execution across Nike’s omnichannel marketplace. This team partners closely with Sport GMs, Merchandising, Planning, Brand, Marketing, Transportation, and Marketplace Supply Chain Direct & Partner teams to manage the orderbook, identify and mitigate risks, coordinate launch activities, and ensure products are delivered to the marketplace on time.

The Supply Chain Style Specialty team supports a variety of Nike Marketplace Partner accounts, owning order book health, delivery performance, and day-to-day supply chain operations. This position partners closely with logistics, transportation, distribution, sales, and external account teams to optimize order flow, improve on-time delivery, and achieve seasonal and financial objectives.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We are looking for a Supply Chain Specialist II to join the Nike Team!

A Supply Chain Specialist II will be the Marketplace Supply Chain business owner focusing on managing a healthy orderbook and driving optimal delivery performance. They will manage the day-to-day supply chain operations and work closely with our Transportation and Distribution Center teams. They will deliver seasonal plans and meet financial objectives. They will collaborate with and influence cross-functional supply chain and commercial teams both internally and externally to optimize our order book.

Critical Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Supply Chain, Operations or related field. Will accept any suitable combination of education, experience and training
• 2+ years of experience in supply chain, operations, process improvement or strategic communication.
• We are looking for a proactive individual with knowledge and experience in supply chain who will support our quest to always be on the offense.

The ideal candidate would have the following:

• Strong written and verbal communication
• Strong problem solving, critical thinking, and proactiveness
• Ability to analyze, influence, and storytelling with data
• Experience with SAP, Excel, Tableau
• Ability to challenge the status quo and curate short and long-term supply chain strategies to support continuous improvements

WHAT YOU’LL WORK ON

You will be an account owner for one of Nike Marketplace Partners accounts or a Sport owner within Nike’s Sport Offense. You will work in a fast-paced, matrixed, and at times ambiguous environment where being proactive is key. You will lead with consumer first mindset to deliver market competitive speed across all orders. Peer mentoring and training is also expected in this role.

On the Seasonal Readiness team, a Supply Chain Specialist II is expected to:

• Work collaboratively with cross-functional partners drive and maintain consistent standards and delivery of a Sport to the Marketplace.
• Monitor and execute Launch Product to ensure marketplace coverage is complete and on time.
• Deliver clear and effective communication with all cross-functional partners, utilizing various forums ranging from one-on-one meetings to formal presentations.
• Ensure all deadlines are adhered to in coordination with the Nike code calendar.
• Establish a cross-functional network with unified alignment, ensuring all members work collaboratively toward shared Sport initiatives.

On the Supply Chain Style Specialty team, a Supply Chain Specialist II is expected to:

• Build expertise in Partners’ business requirements, routing guides, vendor agreements, and supply chain capabilities.
• Conduct operational calls, orderbook audits, and order writing workshops to influence Partner order writing behavior and maximize supply chain efficiencies.
• Work across NMP teams to develop, leverage, and streamline best practices.
• Monitor key KPIs by partnering with Business Analyst on ship goal forecast and escalate risks, opportunities, and recommendations.
• Provide critical insights to Ship to Plan processes by collaborating closely with internal logistics and commercial teams, and external supply chain teams.
• Drive standard reporting to provide order tracking in season and forward looking to ensure on time delivery and efficient supply chain flow.

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.