Data Science Director - Full-time / Part-time

NIKE, Inc. does more than outfit the world’s best athletes. It is a place to explore potential, obliterate boundaries and push out the edges of what can be. The company looks for people who can grow, think, dream and create. Its culture thrives by embracing diversity and rewarding imagination. The brand seeks achievers, leaders and visionaries. At NIKE, Inc. it’s about each person bringing skills and passion to a challenging and constantly evolving game.

NIKE is a technology company. From our flagship website and five-star mobile apps to developing products, managing big data and providing leading edge engineering and systems support, our teams at NIKE Global Technology exist to revolutionize the future at the confluence of tech and sport. We invest and develop advances in technology and employ the most creative people in the world, and then give them the support to constantly innovate, iterate and serve consumers more directly and personally. Our teams are innovative, diverse, multidisciplinary and collaborative, taking technology into the future and bringing the world with it.

NIKE, Inc., Beaverton, OR. Will lead experienced advanced analytics andmanagement consulting professionals that excel at driving innovation in globalsupply chain strategy and operations in Beaverton, OR. Will invent the supplychain of the future and solve operations challenges to improve performance andcreate sustainable competitive advantage. Will solve challenging strategic supply chain questions. Will utilize astrong quantitative background in operations research and statistics, dataanalysis and modeling as well as knowledge of supply chain optimization,operations, and inventory management. Will create data science strategy and roadmaps. Will assess currentcapabilities and create a roadmap aligned with corporate growth strategy. Willmanage and grow a team of data scientists, economists, and analytics managersto deliver insights and analytical capabilities to the supply chain. Will leada network of analytics professionals within the supply chain functions. Willbuild strong relationships with senior leaders and work collaboratively andcross functionally to develop strategies to leverage data. Will bring arigorous statistical, data-driven mindset to business decisions and foster adata-driven culture. Will work closely with business stakeholders on projectscoping, management, and recommendations. Will lead business sponsorship ofanalytics recruitment, talent pipeline, university partnerships and trainingacross supply chain. Will represent data science for the supply chain withinternal and external stakeholders. Will partner with internal and externalresources to achieve goals and deliverables. Will engage in domestic andinternational travel of five percent or less. Will have direct subordinates ofthree to five. 

Education: Bachelor’s degree in engineering, economics, statistics, or math. Experience: eight years of overallprogressive experience in data science. Skills/Requirements: 6years of experience: (1) developing analytical systems and working with bigdata; (2) analytical programming languages and utilizing experience in adaptingto new and innovative languages; (3) data structures and reviewing how data isstored and can be queried; (4) analytical algorithms, including forecasting andmodeling; (5) manipulating, cleansing, and engineering data; (6) building and maintainingpredictive analytical models that are being used continuously; (7) visualizingand story telling the results of an analysis and how an algorithm is working;and (8) Agile development methodology. 

NIKE, Inc. is a growth company that looks for team members to grow with it. Nike offers a generous total rewards package, casual work environment, a diverse and inclusive culture, and an electric atmosphere for professional development. No matter the location, or the role, every Nike employee shares one galvanizing mission: To bring inspiration and innovation to every athlete* in the world.

NIKE, Inc. is committed to employing a diverse workforce. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability.

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Whether it’s transportation or financial health, we continually invest in our employees to help them achieve greatness — inside and outside of work. All who work here should be able to realize their full potential.

NIKE, Inc. is committed to employing a diverse workforce. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, protected veteran status, or disability. NIKE is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please call +1 503-671-4156 and let us know the nature of your request, your location and your contact information.