Lead, Inventory Controlling NA (Business Strategy)
About The Position
This role is responsible for progressing strategic priorities across the North America (NA) supply chain network, with a focus on representing Controlling to enable strategies across a wide range of operational and control-related accounting matters. The ideal candidate is a strategic, highly collaborative Lead who is passionate about improving operational excellence and control execution efficiencies across Nike's North America network. This individual thrives in ambiguity, is energized by solving complex operational challenges, and can translate inventory and supply chain data into actionable insights that support decision-making, risk management, and continuous improvement. A forward-thinking mindset, sound judgment, and the ability to balance strategic priorities with operational execution are essential to success in this role.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field. Will accept any suitable combination of education, experience and training
- Minimum of 6 years of experience in accounting, finance, or related functions
- Strong commercial and business acumen, with ability to translate business requirements into financial risks and controls
- Proven track record of working independently, leading and prioritizing against multiple priorities, while delivering results with high quality
- Ability to travel domestically 10-20% of the time
Nice To Haves
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred
- Experience with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX), Internal Control over Financial Reporting (ICFR), Committee of Sponsoring Organizations (COSO) principles, and information technology general and automated controls; Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) is a plus
Responsibilities
- Serve as the primary Inventory Control representative for new facility launches, partnering with cross-functional teams to design inventory flows, assess control implications, and ensure operational readiness
- Collaborate with Inventory Management, Distribution Center Operations, Logistics, Technology, Controlling, and Finance teams to identify and resolve issues impacting inventory accuracy and completeness
- Lead strategic initiatives that improve inventory governance, operational efficiency, and control execution across the North America network
- Analyze inventory and supply chain data to generate actionable insights that support business decisions, risk management activities, and continuous improvement efforts
- Partner across Finance and Operations to align business objectives with Internal Control over Financial Reporting (ICFR) requirements and inventory control standards
- Evaluate and integrate artificial intelligence capabilities into inventory control processes to improve visibility, accelerate decision-making, and enhance scalability
- Support process transformation initiatives and technology-enabled solutions that strengthen reporting capabilities, improve operational execution, and position the business for future growth
Benefits
- Screen readers
- Sign language interpreters
- Accessible and single location for in-person interviews
- Closed captioning
- Other reasonable modifications as needed
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
