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
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.
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.
