Senior Director, Trade and Customs
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.
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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.
Perks and Benefits
Health and Wellness
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- FSA
- HSA
- Fitness Subsidies
- On-Site Gym
- Mental Health Benefits
- Virtual Fitness Classes
Parental Benefits
- Adoption Assistance Program
- Family Support Resources
- Fertility Benefits
- Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
- Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
- Adoption Leave
Work Flexibility
- Flexible Work Hours
- Remote Work Opportunities
- Hybrid Work Opportunities
Office Life and Perks
- Commuter Benefits Program
- Casual Dress
- Happy Hours
- Snacks
- Company Outings
- On-Site Cafeteria
- Holiday Events
Vacation and Time Off
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Personal/Sick Days
- Sabbatical
- Leave of Absence
- Volunteer Time Off
- Summer Fridays
Financial and Retirement
- 401(K)
- 401(K) With Company Matching
- Company Equity
- Stock Purchase Program
- Performance Bonus
- Relocation Assistance
- Financial Counseling
- Profit Sharing
Professional Development
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Learning and Development Stipend
- Promote From Within
- Mentor Program
- Access to Online Courses
- Internship Program
- Work Visa Sponsorship
- Leadership Training Program
- Associate or Rotational Training Program
Diversity and Inclusion
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
- Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
- Veteran founded/led