Product Strategy & Operations Specialist, NSiL at Nike

At Nike were obsessed with delivering game-changing experiences for athletesand the Nike Stores Innovation Lab (NSiL) is where that future takes shape. As a Product Strategy & Operations Specialist youll transform seasonal strategies into action by driving cross-functional alignment enabling accurate and consumer-right assortments and leveraging insights that fuel impactful decision-making. Your work will directly influence the product choices tested in NSiL shaping how we serve athletes in the retail environment.What Youll DoPartner across Concepts Merchandising Planning and Operations to drive the strategy behind assortments in our store innovation ecosystem.Enable smarter product lifecycle decisions while optimizing inventory flow and accuracy.Own seasonal assortment alignment across Concept Category and Sample Planning teams.Ensure buy accuracy and assortment continuity within NSiL spaces.Collaborate with Value Channel leads to deliver consumer-right assortment strategies.Plan and execute end-of-life liquidation strategies to maximize flow and minimize waste.Deliver actionable insights through KPI reporting using tools like Tableau Excel and Smartsheet.Work with cross-functional partners to support execution of seasonal sets within Mock Shops.Oversee seasonal sample coordination and inventory flow to ensure alignment with program timelines.Support the Business Operations Manager on platforms through coordination and execution of operational tasks.Provide logistics and coordination support across NSiL to ensure seamless execution of lab initiatives.Who Youll Work WithYoull collaborate daily with Merchandising Planning Product Creation Visual Merchandising and Store Operations partners as well as the NSiL Business Operations Manager. Youll work closely with those teams to translate feedback and performance into continuous improvement. Additionally youll partner with the Asset Management Specialist to execute daily tasks/projects in NSiL and maintain best-in-class inventory management.What You BringBachelors degree in Business Merchandising Supply Chain or equivalent experience.35 years in product strategy retail planning inventory management or program operations.Proficiency with Tableau Excel Smartsheet and data visualization tools.Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills with a knack for cross-functional collaboration.Ability to thrive in fast-paced ambiguous environments focused on test-and-learn.Passion for the athlete experienceand a deep curiosity to make it better every season.Why NikeYoull be part of a team obsessed with progress. We dont just run the playwe design it test it and scale it. If youre energized by complexity passionate about product and driven by results this role puts you at the heart of one of Nikes most innovative teams.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:IC Key Skills Sales Experience,Marketing,Customer Service,Communication skills,Military Experience,Retail Sales,Product Demos,Customer Support,Product Management,Product Development,Unity,Microscopy Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1