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.
At Nike, we serve athletes. Fueled by the insights of the world's best, we design and create products to elevate human potential on a global scale. And it's on us, the Material Supply Chain team, to help bring this mission to life.
WHAT YOU WILL WORK ON
As an integral part of the Footwear Materials Sourcing team, you’ll support a large-scale project to reduce material complexity to drive consumer right innovation and profitability. You’ll partner with key internal stakeholders on material sourcing strategy. You’ll work on data analytics, strategy development & execution, and automate processes. You’ll learn about the key vendor base to optimize alignment and capabilities. You and your team will focus on delivering the goals for the season at hand and driving toward longer-term priorities.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
Results-oriented and analytical, you thrive in a cross-functional environment, wearing different hats pending the topic or issue at hand. Nike thrives on teamwork and leadership, and the right candidate will bring motivation, engagement, and creativity to the team each day. The candidate needs to have an inclusive mindset and team player mentality while also bringing a detail-oriented approach and thrive in problem solving environments. This individual will need to effectively communicate with global teammates, work cross-culturally, and value differences daily. The ideal candidate will also bring a curious mindset, proactive approach, and a critical focus on strategic sourcing. You will work to highlight trends, opportunities, and clarify insights to help deliver on Nike’s foundational sourcing goals of capability, sustainability, profitability, and responsiveness.
Bachelor’s degree in business or a related field. Will accept any suitable combination of education, experience, and training
Up to 2 years of relevant work experience with a strong analytical background
Strong Excel and math capabilities
Robust experience in data visualization, particularly with Tableau
Proficiency in SQL; familiarity with Snowflake is a plus
Knowledge of Python or R enhances your profile
Alteryx experience regarded as an advantage
Demonstrated ability to analyze and interpret large datasets, drawing meaningful conclusions and crafting clear narratives
Creative problem-solving skills and resilience in ambiguous situations
Comfort with thinking on your feet and articulating complex issues effectively
Talent for integrating various data sources and translating technical requirements into business solutions
History of collaborative teamwork as well as the ability to work independently when needed
Coursework or experience in procurement, operations, or supply chain is beneficial
Genuine passion for the Nike, Inc. brand
WHO YOU WILL WORK WITH
In the Material Supply Chain organization, you will interact closely with the rest of your material sourcing and analytics partners in Footwear. This role supports the important connections between the Material & Product Development, Analytics, and Materials Sourcing Optimization teams as well. This role reports to the Sourcing Director on the FW Sourcing team.
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.
