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
As a member of the Country Leadership Team (CLT), you will partner closely with Country leaders and Geography Operations teams to drive integrated planning, governance and business execution. You will collaborate across Planning, Marketplace Supply Chain, Logistics, Commercial, Finance and Operations functions to improve operational performance and marketplace readiness.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
We are looking for an experienced operations leader who can connect strategy with execution and drive operational excellence through strong cross-functional partnership.
You bring:
- Significant experience in Integrated Business Planning, Supply & Operations Planning or Business Execution.
- Strong business acumen and data-driven decision-making skills.
- Proven ability to drive operational performance improvements across functions.
- Strong stakeholder management and communication capabilities.
- Excellent analytical and structured problem-solving skills.
- Experience driving adoption of enterprise tools, automation and standardized processes.
- Ability to influence without authority and align teams around common goals.
- Passion for simplifying processes and improving execution excellence.
WHAT YOU WILL WORK ON
As the Principal, Operations, you will play a critical role in translating strategy into execution. You will lead integrated planning and governance processes, coordinate cross-functional execution and drive operational excellence across the country. Through strong partnership with Country and Geography teams, you will improve execution, strengthen operational discipline and enable business growth.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Serve as a member of the Country Leadership Team, providing operational insight and business recommendations to support country priorities.
- Lead Integrated Business Execution (IBE) and support development of the Integrated Country Plan.
- Drive seasonal planning, readiness and execution through a consistent IBE/IBA process.
- Facilitate operational governance routines, business reviews and execution tracking.
- Partner with Country leaders to identify risks, opportunities and actions required to achieve business objectives.
- Coordinate planning and execution across Planning, Marketplace Supply Chain, Logistics, Commercial and Operations teams.
- Lead resolution and escalation of operational issues to ensure strong business continuity and execution.
- Drive adoption of enterprise capabilities, partner integration solutions, automation tools and AI-enabled ways of working.
- Identify opportunities to simplify processes, improve efficiency and strengthen operational performance.
- Build strong partnerships across Country and Geography teams to ensure alignment and successful execution.
Deadline to submit applications: 6 September 2026
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.
