WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker and operational problem solver who is equally comfortable leading through influence, interpreting complex datasets, and driving enterprise-wide change. This leader possesses a unique combination of supply chain expertise, business acumen, analytical capability, and technology fluency. They are passionate about using data, automation, and AI-enabled solutions to improve decision-making and operational performance.
WHO YOU'LL WORK WITH
The Sr. Manager, Network Insights serves as a key leader within North America Network Operations, operating at the intersection of Distribution Center Operations, Network Planning, Continuous Improvement, Technology, Data & Analytics, and AI-enabled business transformation. This role partners closely with Network Operations Directors, Distribution Center leadership teams, Continuous Improvement leaders, and cross-functional stakeholders across North America Supply Chain.
As the central coordinator for NA logistics network insights, the Sr. Manager focuses on the biggest challenges facing the logistics network, developing standardized logic and frameworks to service network planning needs, identifying trends and network level impacts of order, allocation, and capacity conditions. This leader will connect Network Operations with enterprise partners including Data Engineering, Advanced Analytics, AI and Automation teams, Technology organizations, and Business Intelligence resources. The role is responsible for ensuring analytical investments, reporting capabilities, and emerging technologies are aligned to the highest-value network opportunities and business priorities.
WHAT YOU'LL WORK ON
As the Sr. Manager, Network Insights, you will help shape the future of North America Network Operations by leading a team of analysts focused on overall planning of the network as well as the strategy, prioritization, and deployment of analytical capabilities leveraging centralized support organizations to improve operational performance across the distribution center network.
- Develop and maintain a network-wide insights and planning tool roadmap.
- Translate business priorities into analytical requirements and solutions.
- Serve as the primary liaison to Data Engineering, Advanced Analytics, AI, Automation, and Technology teams for Network Planning.
- Coordinate and prioritize analytical demand across the network.
- Build visibility tools where enterprise solutions do not exist.
- Identify trends, risks, constraints, and performance abnormalities across distribution centers.
- Lead root-cause analysis and actionable recommendations.
- Support strategic and transformational network and planning initiatives.
- Serve as the Network Operations lead for AI adoption and utilization.
- Drive a culture of data-driven decision making and continuous improvement.
WHAT YOU'LL BRING
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations Management, Business, Engineering, Data Analytics, Mathematics, Economics, Computer Science, or a related field.
- 8+ years of experience in supply chain, logistics, distribution operations, planning, analytics, business intelligence, or related functions.
- Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional initiatives.
- Proven ability to translate complex business problems into logical, analytical, and mathematical frameworks and actionable recommendations.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Proven team leadership with multiple direct reports
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s degree in a related field.
- Experience with AI, automation, analytics, or data products.
- Lean/Six Sigma or continuous improvement experience
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations Management, Business, Engineering, Data Analytics, Mathematics, Economics, Computer Science, or a related field
- 8+ years of experience in supply chain, logistics, distribution operations, planning, analytics, business intelligence, or related functions
- Experience leading cross-functional initiatives
- Ability to translate complex business problems into logical, analytical, and mathematical frameworks and actionable recommendations
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- Team leadership experience with multiple direct reports
- Master's degree in a related field
- Experience with AI, automation, analytics, or data products
- Lean/Six Sigma or continuous improvement experience
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
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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