The NIKE, Inc. Global Supply Chain & Operations (GSCO) team is the engine that propels product around the world. Our Supply Chain experts ensure that every year, almost a billion units of footwear, apparel and equipment arrive at the right place, at the right time. We plan, make, and position products to deliver on our athlete* promise on a global scale. GSCO strives towards a more responsive, resilient, and responsible supply chain to drive efficiencies and support the rapid evolution and growth of our marketplace and consumers.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR:
Our Global Supply Chain & Operations team is looking for interns with an interest in supporting our global and geo supply chain network and connecting how we make and move products and serve our consumers across our marketplace.
We have exciting internship opportunities across the following teams:
Product Supply Chain: We Make It
Nike’s Product Supply Chain (PSC) team constantly challenges the assumptions about how products are made. We come up with big ideas, test principles, modernize production processes, and work closely with hundreds of manufacturing partners around the world to create innovative products at scale with less waste. We build the source base of the future to ensure consumer needs around the globe are met flexibly and at scale.
Marketplace Supply Chain: We Move It
Nike’s Marketplace Supply Chain (MSC) team is responsible for enabling the best Nike consumer experience by offering the right supply chain and fulfilment services where it matters, and by getting the right product, to the right place, at the right time - in a profitable way. We are continually innovating to meet evolving consumer needs in our growing marketplace.
WHAT YOU WILL EXPERIENCE:
In the NIKE, Inc. Summer Internship Program, you’ll contribute to high-priority, real business initiatives that align with the NIKE, Inc. strategic roadmap.
With the guidance of senior leaders and experienced managers, you’ll take ownership of a project that’s been scoped to drive impact. These projects are designed to challenge your critical thinking, further develop your skills and foster effective collaboration while contributing directly to your team’s goals.
As a Global Supply Chain & Operations Intern, you will have an opportunity to:
Influence Nike’s Sourcing & Manufacturing strategy through:
- Creation of metrics, KPIs, and evaluation frameworks
- Optimizing new processes for geo-distributed forecasts
- Supplier capability landscaping
- Process mapping and establishing partner engagement models
Innovate Nike’s approach to Operational Excellence through:
- Data analysis and market research on quality of key apparel, accessories, and footwear styles
- Streamlining the risk assessment process
- Tool building (Tableau, Smartsheet, etc.) to automate processes and visualize data
- Operation Model Building
This is a 10-week paid internship opportunity with relocation assistance. Curious to know what it’s like to be part of a world-class Internship Program? Check out our recap video from last summer: Nike Internship Program Recap Video
WHAT YOU BRING:
Qualifications:
- Enrolled in an undergraduate program with an expected graduation date of December 2027 or Spring 2028
- Background in Operations, Supply Chain, Logistics, Analytics, Manufacturing, Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Business or related field preferred
- 0-2 years work experience
- Resume submission (PDF) required
Skills:
- Ability to build and elevate data-based decision-making models and storytelling across supply chain
- Skilled with analytical tools (SQL, Tableau, Excel, Power BI, etc). Python/R nice to have.
- Interest and/or experience in machine learning and AI through coursework or other means preferred
- Supply Chain operations and retail industry knowledge is a plus
- Strong project management, data analytics and strategic thinking skills
- Ability to analyze problems, develop innovative solutions, and deal with frequent changes in priorities
- Ability to work cross-functionally, influence other teams, and leverage internal and external resources
- Have a growth mindset, be inquisitive, and have a process-oriented mindset
- Compelling, high-impact storyteller with the ability to influence at multiple levels throughout the organization
- Self-directed and comfortable working in ambiguous environments
Mynext: Be Empowered to Grow within Nike and Create the Future
This internship – as well as full-time positions – are located in-person at the NIKE, Inc. Philip H. Knight Campus in Beaverton, OR. Check out this video to learn more about life on campus: Nike PHK Campus Video
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.
Skills Required
- Currently enrolled in an undergraduate program with expected graduation in December 2027 or Spring 2028
- 0–2 years of work experience
- Resume submitted in PDF format
- Background in operations, supply chain, logistics, analytics, manufacturing, engineering, artificial intelligence, business, or a related field
- Experience with SQL, Tableau, Excel, Power BI, or similar analytical tools
- Python or R experience
- Interest in or experience with machine learning and artificial intelligence
- Strong project management, data analytics, and strategic thinking skills
- Ability to build data-based decision-making models and communicate insights
- Ability to analyze problems, develop innovative solutions, and adapt to changing priorities
- Ability to work cross-functionally and influence other teams
Nike Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Nike and has not been reviewed or approved by Nike.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with a company match is complemented by options such as a Mega Backdoor Roth and deferred compensation for eligible earners. Financial coaching and structured savings programs support long-term financial security.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — An Employee Stock Purchase Plan with a stock discount sits alongside broad-based equity vehicles like RSUs and non-qualified stock options. These avenues expand wealth-building opportunities beyond base pay.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave includes maternity and paternity time, recently expanded in the U.S. to 16 weeks and extended to part-time retail teammates. Additional supports include childcare assistance at select locations and family-building benefits such as fertility, surrogacy, and adoption.
Nike Insights
What We Do
At NIKE, Inc., we innovate to serve athletes*. Every teammate - from coder to creator - plays a role in making these athletes’ dreams real. Our tech, data, and digital teams push limits every day, building the future of sport and the tools that drive it. Here, curiosity is fuel. Innovation is the game plan. Different perspectives keep us on the offense. You’ll solve challenges worth tackling, grow fast and belong to a team that backs you to do the right thing. Bring your drive. Bring your bold. Let’s move the world, together. Take your first step at nike.com/careers * If you have a body, you’re an athlete.
Why Work With Us
At NIKE, Inc., your dedication fuels the future of sport. There is a sense of pride that comes from representing an iconic brand and shaping its future. Here, we treat every day as a new opportunity to push boundaries, ask tough questions and share whole-hearted convictions. We are a team – united by the belief that anything is possible.
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