About the role
WHO YOU WILL WORK WITH
We are looking for an experienced Lead Product Manager to own and scale Nike’s Inventory Decision Platform, a mission-critical capability to enable intelligent inventory forecasting and allocation decisions, demand-supply matching across channels and fulfilment node and optimized inventory utilization,
As a Lead Product Manager working in the Supply Chain Planning technology team, you will operate at the intersection of Product, Engineering, Data Science, and Global Supply chain operations, driving the inventory decisioning platform at scale.
You will partner closely with:
Engineering and Data Science teams building optimization and decision systems
Global & Geo Supply Chain teams managing inventory flow, allocation policies, and execution
Product, Architecture, and Data teams shaping the broader planning and inventory ecosystem
Business stakeholders across digital, retail, and fulfilment channels
You will act as the single point owner enabling the success of inventory decisioning products by aligning business priorities with technology strategy and execution.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
8–12 years of experience in Product Management and at least 3+ years as a Product lead for Supply Chain domains
Strong supply chain depth (inventory, planning, or fulfilment domains)
Experience working in global, cross-functional environments
Strong stakeholder management and ability to influence senior leaders
Ability to translate complex business problems into clear product direction
Data-driven mindset with focus on decisioning, trade-offs, and business outcomes
Clear and crisp communication adapted to technical and business audiences
Familiarity with supply chain forecasting / optimization models or ML-driven decision systems
WHAT YOU WILL WORK ON
As a Lead Product manager you will bring in
1. Inventory Decisioning Domain Expertise
To drive capabilities across inventory forecasting, allocation, reallocation, and deployment
Define decision logic for balancing: - Demand vs supply | Channel and marketplace priorities | Service levels, speed, and profitability
Enable dynamic decisioning using real-time signals, constraints, and optimization logic
Partner with business teams to evolve policies, rules, and decision frameworks
2. Product Excellence
Own end-to-end product strategy, roadmap, and delivery
Translate complex supply chain problems into scalable decisioning platform capabilities
Manage backlog, prioritization, and execution with engineering and data science teams
Drive PI planning, stakeholder alignment, and delivery tracking
Track value, adoption, and business impact (e.g., service levels, inventory utilization, decision accuracy)
Skills & Tags
Aplyr's read
Nike is a global leader in sportswear, attracting talent passionate about innovation, design, and athletic culture.
What's promising
- •Nike's strong brand reputation offers job security and industry recognition.
- •Innovative product lines provide opportunities for creative professionals.
- •Global presence enables diverse career paths across regions and functions.
What to watch
- •Highly competitive environment may lead to high pressure and stress.
- •Complex corporate structure can slow decision-making processes.
- •Sustainability challenges persist despite ongoing initiatives.
Why Nike
- •Nike's culture emphasizes sports and innovation, appealing to athletic enthusiasts.
- •The company's collaborations with athletes and designers create unique product offerings.
- •Nike's investment in technology and digital marketing sets it apart in retail.
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About Nike
Nike, Inc. is a multinational corporation that designs, develops, manufactures, and markets footwear, apparel, equipment, and accessories. It is one of the world's largest suppliers of athletic shoes and apparel.