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
Skills Required
- Significant experience in Integrated Business Planning, Supply and 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
- Experience leading integrated planning, governance, and cross-functional business execution
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.
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What We Do
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Why Work With Us
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