Director, Planning Capabilities, Global
The Director, Planning Capabilities, Global leads a high-impact team of seven. This role partners cross-functionally with Supply Chain Planning & Innovation (SCPI), integrates into the SCPO Offense, and collaborates with Planning, Supply Chain, Technology and Analytics teams to drive planning capability development across Nike's Athlete
- Promise. Additionally, this role will partner across our Global and Geo Planning Teams to ensure successful activations and sustaining success of our Planning Capabilities. The Director reports to the Senior Director of Planning Capabilities and collaborates with leaders and stakeholders across the enterprise.
We seek a strategic, results-driven leader with deep expertise in supply chain planning, capability development, and change management. The ideal candidate is a coach and mentor, skilled at developing talent and fostering inclusion, and thrives in ambiguity and complexity. They are accountable for translating organizational objectives into actionable team strategies, delivering capabilities, and measurable business impact.
Key Qualifications :
10+ years' experience in supply chain planning, capability development, or related fieldsBachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or related field (Master's preferred)Proven experience leading teams and managing cross-functional projectsStrong business acumen, process excellence, and program management skillsExpertise in change management, stakeholder relations, and communicationsDemonstrated ability to develop others, manage conflict, and value differencesWhat You'll Work On :
As Director, you will lead the development, deployment, and sustainment of planning capabilities, processes, and playbooks. You will drive the next evolution of planning, influence investment decisions, and ensure alignment with Nike's strategic objectives. You will be responsible for capability conception, process design, training, user testing, change management, and communications, as well as post-stabilization transition to business owners.
Core Responsibilities :
Lead the Planning Capabilities team, setting strategy, priorities, and goals aligned to Nike's global objectivesInfluence and partner with SCPI on planning innovation opportunities, research, and pilots / POCsDrive planning portfolio and capability roadmaps within SCPO OffenseOversee capability development : business case creation, value stream mapping, process engineering, and transition managementManage training, user acceptance testing, and adoption of new processes / toolsDevelop and communicate playbooks, process maps, and stakeholder engagement strategiesMeasure and report on value delivered, including financial impact, adoption, and user satisfactionFoster a culture of inclusion, collaboration, and continuous improvementLeadership Expectations :
Manage team performance, development, pay, and resourcing decisionsAccountable for results impacting scoped business segmentGuides as coach, mentor, and thought leaderDevelops self and others; manages people and teams directly / indirectlyDrives clarity, accountability, and innovationFosters effective teamwork and values differencesManages conflict and enables career growthThinks strategically and cultivates innovationDelivers results with measurable impact