Director, Seasonal Performance Operations, Global

Nike • Beaverton, OR

3d

About The Position

As Director, Seasonal Performance Operations, you will lead a high-performing team responsible for delivering seasonal operational and financial updates based on key seasonal code moments. Your team will gather and review global and geo data, collaborating with cross-functional partners to create the storyline of each season. You will be a key player in the forecasting process through each code gate up to the Order Entry Deadline, ensuring that the seasonal forecast aligns with the monthly operating plan and the overall vision for the season. This role connects demand planning, marketplace bookings, and business strategy to enable seasonal success. Who You’ll Work With You will be part of the Global Enterprise Business Planning team, working closely with global and geo partners across Brand, Sport & Marketplace. You will also partner with Analytics and Tech teams to automate processes and decision tools. Who We’re Looking For We’re seeking a strategic leader who thrives in complexity and drives clarity. You bring deep expertise in seasonal planning, cross-functional partnership, and performance management. You are a strong communicator who can translate complex concepts into actionable insights and influence senior stakeholders. You foster innovation, align teams, and build strong partnerships across functions. Key Attributes for this Role: Cross-functional partnership and collaboration Deep understanding of the seasonal buying process Gate-over-gate storytelling and communication Strong attention to detail

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business or related field. Will accept any suitable combination of education, experience and training
• 10+ years in business planning, supply chain, or operations in consumer/retail.
• 5+ years leading teams with a track record of developing talent and driving results.
• Demonstrated expertise in seasonal planning cycles and the seasonal buying process.
• Advanced financial acumen with experience in scenario modeling and decision-making.
• Exceptional communication and executive storytelling skills.
• Experience with integrated planning tools and enterprise analytics dashboards.
• Familiarity with automation/BI platforms (e.g., enterprise data visualization tools).

Responsibilities

• Team Leadership & People Development Lead, mentor, and develop a team focused on seasonal performance operations. Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Build organizational capability in financial literacy and operational decision-making.
• Seasonal Performance Management Drive the seasonal forecasting rhythm and gate reviews from early concepts through Order Entry Deadline. Align seasonal forecasts to the Monthly Operating Plan and the seasonal vision; highlight variances and corrective actions. Synthesize global and geo demand signals with marketplace bookings to ensure cohesive seasonal execution.
• Strategic Storytelling & Decision Support Create and communicate the season storyline to executive and geo audiences, including risks, opportunities, and recommended actions. Lead scenario modeling for trade-off decisions (e.g., timing, margin, cost-to-serve) and frame options with clear P&L impact. Provide data-driven insights and recommendations to senior leaders in recurring forums (e.g., Seasonal Business Reviews, code gate checkpoints).
• Cross-Functional Collaboration & Decision Rights Establish decision rights and escalation paths across Global–Geo stakeholders for seasonal performance topics. Influence tool and process roadmaps with Analytics/Tech; serve as business owner for key seasonal reporting assets. Resolve conflicts between global and geo priorities through structured governance and fact-based narratives.
• Tools, Automation & Innovation Sponsor automation of seasonal forecast and bookings reporting; define requirements for analytics dashboards and eventual AI supported solutions. Drive adoption of standardized metrics and data definitions across geos to improve speed and accuracy. Continuously identify process improvements that reduce manual work and improve decision quality.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees