WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH

Nike was founded on the benefits of global trade. Seamless and compliant customs clearance of our products into the marketplace is fundamental to our ability to serve the consumer and athlete. The Trade & Customs team reports through the Flow Organization within Supply Chain & Planning Operations (SCPO). Our mission is to transform global trade capabilities, optimize trade costs, and implement global governance models to mitigate trade compliance risk across the enterprise.

As our Trade and Customs Capabilities & Operations Lead, you will report directly to the Director, Trade & Customs Capabilities & Operations. This role will work closely with key partners across the Global Trade network, including team members from Geo Customs teams, Customs & Trade Legal, Supply Chain Analytics, Global Trade Technology, SEC program, Trading Company, and Government & Public Affairs. You will also collaborate closely with our product supply chain and factory leaders for special projects. The role requires a self-starter, flexible thinker, highly organized, and outstanding communicator. Comfort working across diverse teams and influencing at different levels of the organization is essential to support the strategic outcomes global Trade & Customs is accountable to deliver.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We are seeking a Trade & Customs professional to join the Capabilities & Operations team. This role requires an experienced trade professional with a strong project management background and trade subject matter expertise. The ideal candidate will have strong communication, collaboration, and influence skills to drive global business processes and lead complex cross-functional global projects.

Qualifications:

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

• Minimum of 6 years of experience in Customs & Trade related roles with a focus on the international trade industry, project management, data analysis, and trade systems.

• US Customs Broker License preferred.

• Proven experience working cross-functionally, cross-culturally, and with virtual teams to build trusted relationships.

• Exceptional experience in driving ad-hoc projects and complex global projects with ambiguous requirements and implementing processes and/or process improvements.

WHAT YOU’LL WORK ON

This role will work on the Trade & Customs Capabilities Operations Team. Project work will be geared towards elevating and building Nike Trade capabilities that drive growth, elevate compliance, and optimize the cross-border movement of Nike products. Key responsibilities include leveraging customs operations expertise, managing a diverse suite of trade programs, driving trade projects, fostering partner collaboration, and implementing process improvements. The role will also be responsible for guiding cross-functional teams, influencing at different organizational levels, and delivering strategic outcomes for SCPO Flow Trade & Customs. Additionally, the role demands exceptional project management skills to lead complex global projects, ensuring timely delivery and effective execution of trade initiatives.

• Drive customs & trade operations focusing on Tariff Classification, Special Trade Programs management, and Export Controls processes with close partnership with key stakeholders and partners.

• Lead trade projects with partnership from trade network partners to provide critical visibility to mitigate uncertainty of trade disruptions.

• Lead customs & trade business processes cross-functionally that drive efficiency and customs compliance.

• Support trade data & analytics and capabilities projects.

• Partner with all levels of operations and management to influence and affect change.

We offer a number of accommodations to complete our interview process including screen readers, sign language interpreters, accessible and single location for in-person interviews, closed captioning, and other reasonable modifications as needed. If you discover, as you navigate our application process, that you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please complete the Candidate Accommodation Request Form.