Lead, Pre-Order, Product Creation Operations

Nike • Beaverton, OR

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About The Position

This role serves as the Lead for Pre-Order Product Creation Operations, partnering across Product Creation, Supply Chain, Planning, and Operations. This role collaborates closely with Footwear, Apparel, and Accessories teams, including Design, Development, Sport PLMs, Merchandising, Planning, DCM, DEC, and external factory partners. It operates as an individual contributor role with a focus on operational leadership, timeline management, and disciplined execution across Pre-Order initiatives.

Requirements

• A minimum of 6 years of experience in Product Creation, Development, Supply Chain, Operations, or a related field
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Product Creation, Business, Supply Chain, or a related field. Will accept any suitable combination of education, experience or training
• Experience leading complex projects or operational workstreams, with a strong focus on timeline and milestone management
• Strong understanding of product creation processes, materials, factory capabilities, and production planning
• Demonstrated success balancing relationship management with disciplined execution and accountability
• Proven track record influencing cross-functional teams and driving alignment across diverse stakeholders
• Strong communication skills with a consistent ability to simplify complexity, escalate risks, and drive clear decisions

Responsibilities

• Own the Pre-Order operational process and timeline, ensuring each project moves from kickoff through manufacturing readiness against clearly defined milestones
• Drive day-to-day project management, including building timelines, tracking milestones, identifying risks, managing dependencies, and escalating issues with clarity
• Translate product creation milestones into Pre-Order-specific requirements so teams understand what differs from standard processes and align to required checkpoints
• Partner closely with DCM, DEC, Sport PLMs, and Development teams to align readiness, capacity, and timing—bridging product creation inputs to operational execution
• Own Initial PO readiness and timing, aligning to materials strategy, factory capacity, and production plans; support post-launch PO updates as needed
• Serve as the central connector across Product Creation, Supply Chain, Planning, and factory partners, balancing strong relationships with disciplined execution
• Drive clarity and accountability across stakeholders, ensuring inputs are delivered on time and decisions keep timelines on track
• Identify process gaps and scale tools, templates, and checklists that improve Pre-Order execution and consistency

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level