Supply Chain Manager - Process Transformation & Excellence

About the role

Nike is hiring a Supply Chain Manager (internally called Manager, GROW) in Laakdal, Belgium. The GROW team is described as Nike's improvement engine, partnering across value streams to turn strategy into measurable, sustainable results. You will lead and develop a team of supply chain leads and analysts and work closely with Run & Improve, Operations, Technology, Finance and cross-value-stream partners. The role reports to the GROW senior manager.

Key responsibilities

• Set the direction for the assigned value stream and lead a team that turns business priorities into an integrated portfolio of initiatives.
• Create alignment, remove barriers and ensure solutions are implemented, adopted and continuously improved across service, cost, capacity and operational performance.
• Translate GROW and business strategy into a clear value-stream direction in terms of improvement, priorities and success measures.
• Lead, coach and develop team members, building an inclusive, high-performing culture.
• Build partnerships across Run & Improve, Operations, Technology, Finance and other teams, driving accountability and timely decisions.
• Govern portfolio execution from idea through sustainable adoption, balancing value, capacity, dependencies, risk and resources.
• Integrate and mature operating method elements in line with value-stream needs, using performance insights and business feedback.
• Sponsor complex projects and problem-solving efforts, providing direction when trade-offs are required.

Required profile

• Experienced people and improvement leader able to connect strategic direction with disciplined portfolio execution.
• Proven people leadership experience, including coaching, talent development, performance management and building teams of up to +10 FTE.
• Demonstrated experience setting strategic direction and managing a cross-functional improvement or transformation portfolio with measurable outcomes.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education, experience and training; relevant supply chain, Lean, change leadership, portfolio or project management credentials are an advantage.
• Must currently reside in Belgium and hold a valid work permit; applications from outside Belgium are declined.

Required skills

• Strong stakeholder leadership and influencing skills across Operations, Technology, Finance and other functions.
• Systems thinking, business acumen and continuous improvement capability.
• Excellent communication skills in English; Dutch is an asset.

Working pattern: hybrid, 2 days per week home office and 3 days at the office. On-site interviews are mandatory. Applications are accepted until 24 November 2026.