Senior Director, Trade and Customs

Beaverton, OR - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

WHO YOULL WORK WITH

Youll join Nikes Global Supply Chain Planning & Operations team leading Trade & Customs. This team partners with geographies and cross-functional stakeholders to shape Nikes trade strategy. Youll 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:

Bachelors 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 YOULL WORK ON

Youll set the vision for Nikes global trade and customs strategy ensuring compliance and enabling growth. Youll lead initiatives that reduce cost accelerate cross-border flows and elevate compliance standards.

Core Responsibilities:

Co-lead Nikes 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 Nikes ecosystem

Critical Functional Skills and Capabilities:

Regulatory expertise and risk evaluation skills across Nikes 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.

Required Experience:

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WHO YOULL WORK WITHYoull join Nikes Global Supply Chain Planning & Operations team leading Trade & Customs. This team partners with geographies and cross-functional stakeholders to shape Nikes trade strategy. Youll manage a global team report to senior leadership and collaborate with legal governmen...