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 WILL WORK WITH
Curious about how Nike shapes global trade? How international politics influence commerce? How borders are crossed to bring innovation to life? Step into the world of Nike Customs - where every move matters.
You will alongside a team of specialists and analysts, report to a Customs Manager. In close partnership with internal stakeholders and our external logistics- and customs partners you will ensure fast, efficient, and compliant delivery of our products and contribute to building strong relationships with customs authorities.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
We are seeking a Lead Logistics Customs Specialist who thrives in an international environment, with a passion for creating new solutions and for continuous improvements in the domain of Trade and Customs. The ideal candidate strives to stretch the boundaries of the possible, communicates confidently with partners, adapt in a fast‑moving logistics environment, and keep the consumer at the center of their work.
- You understand the dynamic world of logistics, customs, and international trade or willing to learn at an expedited pace.
- You have exceptional communication skills in English. You can connect and inspire across all levels, both in person and virtually.
- You bring proven project management experience and embrace agile ways of working to keep teams aligned and moving forward
- You approach every challenge analytically and critically, always seeking improvement.
- You thrive in collaborating with internal and external stakeholders, building trust and delivering results.
- You prioritize effectively, multitask with confidence, and self-steer while knowing when to ask for support.
- You think conceptually—seeing the big picture and underlying principles—and apply end-to-end thinking to understand and optimize the entire process flow across all stages.
WHAT YOU WILL WORK ON
The Customs team is responsible for a seamless execution of our import and export processes in EMEA.
As Lead Customs Specialist, you will lead the charge in standardizing and improving existing procedures. You will apply your knowledge to strengthen alignment, enhance consistency, and support operational excellence.
You will help lead day‑to‑day customs execution by ensuring compliance and supporting the full end‑to‑end customs process. You will contribute to navigating more complex customs projects with guidance and support continuous process improvements, and help translate regulatory requirements into clear, actionable steps.
WHAT YOU BRING
- Ability to prioritize and stay organized while supporting multiple tasks.
- Comfortable collaborating with stakeholders to strengthen an optimal end‑to‑end flow.
- Team player who contributes to an agile way of working and recommends simple, flexible, scalable improvements.
- Curious and detail‑oriented, with the ability to gather operational data and communicate key insights.
- Willingness to share knowledge, support teammates, and participate in training efforts.
- Leads positively through motivation, teamwork, and a growth mindset.
- Proven skills in optimizing, standardizing, and documenting processes, including supporting testing of new solutions.
- Openness to learning and applying new technologies (e.g., AI) and helping others become comfortable using them.
- Able to communicate clearly with internal and external stakeholders, including customs authorities.
IMPORTANT AND NON-NEGOTIABLE NOTE:
- Applications will be accepted until October 15th End of Day. We encourage external candidates to apply as soon as possible, as the posting may close earlier if we receive a sufficient number of applications.
- No Relocation available for this role.
OUR HIRING GAME PLAN
01 Apply
Our teams are made up of diverse skillsets, knowledge bases, inputs, ideas and backgrounds. We want you to find your fit – review job descriptions, departments and teams to discover the role for you.
02 Meet a Recruiter or Take an Assessment
If selected for a corporate role, a recruiter will reach out to start your interview process and be your main contact throughout the process. For retail roles, you’ll complete an interactive assessment that includes a chat and quizzes and takes about 10-20 minutes to complete. No matter the role, we want to learn about you – the whole you – so don’t shy away from how you approach world-class service and what makes you unique.
03 Interview
Go into this stage confident by doing your research, understanding what we are looking for and being prepared for questions that are set up to learn more about you, and your background.