Jobs at Nike in Taiwan, Taichung

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR

• Senior Manager, Chemical Engineering is one of the keys to drive the FW Innovation, Product, Manufacturing and Product Excellence. We have established a unified Footwear Engineering Manufacturing team (FME) in the Footwear Supply Chain organization (FWSC). We are seeking a Senior Manager, Chemical Engineering, to join our office in Taichung City, to be part of a global organization dedicated to delivering excellence to our consumers every day.

• As Senior Manager, Chemical Engineering on the Footwear Manufacturing Engineering team, you will collaborate with diverse team of chemical engineering subject matter experts with various experience in a multitude of disciplines. Key partners are the teams within the Footwear Manufacturing Engineering team and collaborate with other Functions such as Product Creation, Materials, Responsible Supply Chain, and Cost Engineering in partnership with our Factory Partners, collaborating closely with internal and external stakeholders.

• The successful candidate will be responsible for defining and setting Chemical Engineering and Product Testing strategy for the Footwear Manufacturing Engineering team, while also staying aligned with relevant Sustainability, Materials, Product Creation and Innovation strategic initiatives. By leveraging expertise and fostering collaboration across different functional teams, you will lead your team and the extended network of Chemical Engineers and Product Testing to successfully deliver key projects and strategic initiatives.

WHAT WILL YOU WORK ON

• You will contribute to Nike’s mission to produce the best footwear in the world by driving manufacturing and product excellence, as well as delivering the sustainable growth that will fuel our future. Ensure alignment with global engineering strategies while delivering impactful solutions at the local level.

• You will be working with your team and the Footwear Manufacturing Engineering network to define, implement, track progress and achieve goals on projects, programs and initiatives while navigating a dynamic, highly matrixed, fast-paced environment.

• As a people manager you will lead, coach and inspire your team, creating a culture of ownership, curiosity and collaboration. You will partner with the Footwear Manufacturing Engineering Leadership team to support the growth and development of the Chemical Engineers and Product Testing in the extended network.

• On any given day, you might be leading or participating in team meetings or workshops, brainstorming solutions to complex problems, inputting into strategic programs, meeting with an external vendor or building a PowerPoint presentation to launch a key strategic initiative with NIKE Footwear Supply Chain and other Supply Chain teammates in Innovation, Product Creation, Materials and Sustainability

• Collaborate with Global Chemical Engineering and Product Testing teammates and Factory partners and cross functional teams to drive initiatives, functional best practices, new chemistry and innovation in support of delivering Innovation, Product excellence.

• Your typical day/week will include ensuring you’re focused on and progressing against clearly defined weekly and seasonal priorities. You’ll drive an annual calendar of engagement with Factory Partners to deliver results against immediate needs as well as long-term priorities.

WHO WILL YOU WORK WITH

• This role can be based on Taichung, and it reports into a Footwear Manufacturing Engineering Director. This role will work collaboratively with external Footwear Manufacturing Partners, across the full Footwear Supply Chain organization, and with a highly matrixed organization across a variety of internal and external partners with cross-cultural awareness and sensitivity. You are part of a global team committed to delivering excellence to our product teams and to consumers every day

WHAT YOU BRING

• Bachelor’s degree with a focus in Engineering, Business Management or related field or equivalent combination of education, experience or training. Master’s degree (in chemical engineering, polymer science or related discipline) is highly preferred

• 8+ years of relevant work experience; 4+ years of people management experience

• Footwear experience is preferred; experience in related industries, as the external parties such as Chemical vendors and our Footwear manufacturing suppliers may also be considered

• Well versed in coaching, developing and leading highly performing direct or indirect teams

• A strategic leader with a proven track record of collaborating and influencing in a highly matrixed organization across a variety of internal and external partners to be comfortable engaging with both external partners and internal stakeholders, building strong partnerships ; ability to maintain focus through ambiguity and change.

• Strong People management skillset, English written and verbal communication skills, Project and time management skills; commitment to delivering results on time Requires domestic and international travel up to 10% of time, along with the flexibility to collaborate with global partners on their local times as needed.

• High emotional intelligence with a successful history of networking and influencing without direct authority to mobilize internal and external resources.

• Strong track record of managing external supplier / vendor relationships and being the compelling voice of a brand and/or navigating and influencing in large, complex organizations is critical.

• Experience with risk and issue management is critical to the success of this role.

• Proficient in standard MS Office programs.

WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH

You will report to one of the NXT Asia Directors. You will have an opportunity to collaborate with many functions across the office (PMO), Factory partners and our Headquarters – Portland (WHQ)

WHAT YOU’LL WORK ON

You will be asked to coordinate & facilitate business meetings across stakeholders and timezones, manage & coordinate calendars, lead & organize team operations, and stay connected with a global admin community. Responsibilities include:

1. Coordinate and facilitate business meetings:

• Organize and prepare meeting materials, agendas, and minutes.

• Collaborate with relevant teams including manufacturing partners to ensure meetings contribute to overall business objectives.

• Maintain an organized record of meeting documents and follow-up actions.

• Track meetings, stakeholders and calendars to ensure priority meetings are maintained.

2. Manage visitor calendar across stakeholders:

• Coordinate schedules and requirements of both internal and external stakeholders.

• Communicate and collaborate effectively with team and visitors to ensure smooth operations and productive visit experiences.

• Maintain contact network to support travel needs for both inbound visitors and outbound team members (example: visa, transportation, travel booking, prepare itineraries, expenses reports)

3. Additional responsibilities:

• Lead team folder management (including folder access) to ensure consistent file integrity.

• Organize team events to support global community and team collaboration.

• Collect team and factory partner weekly updates to share with PMO stakeholders.

• Support team purchase and payment requests.

• Primary contact for PMO admin & accounting team to support office operations.

• Consistent connection with NXT admin team to ensure a successful collaboration.

WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH

We are looking for a Manager, Finance Cost and Standards Engineering who is a proactive problem solver, able to prioritize tasks, work productively, and a flexible multitasker. You foster effective teamwork in partner with Nike cross functional teams to drive competitive, sustainable, and standardized costing across footwear. Knowledge of footwear construction, manufacturing, innovation, costing, and global business management; experience with footwear supply chain is preferred.

• Bachelor's degree with a focus in Engineering, Business Management, Finance, or related field

• A minimum of 8 years of relevant experience in Footwear Engineering, Development, Manufacturing, or Product Costing is preferred. Related disciplines are also acceptable

• Knowledge of footwear construction, manufacturing, costing, and supply chain

• Ability to maintain a high level of integrity, remain flexible, be results-oriented, and work in an environment of ambiguity

• A pragmatic thinker and creative problem solver who will proactively research and drive collective resolution

• Ability to provide strategic team leadership; responsibilities include recruiting, training and developing team’s cost engineering skills

• High proficiency using Outlook, MS Excel, PowerPoint, Power BI

• Ability to travel 10-20% of the time

WHAT YOU’LL WORK ON

As a Manager, Finance Cost and Standards Engineering, you will ensure efficient and effective manufacturing cost at scale leveraging Nike best practices. Key Accountabilities include:

• Lead strategic costing conversations and help team deliver cost optimization results to deliver against product briefs and Nike’s profitability expectations

• Lead a wide range of cost optimization projects and influence Manufacturing Partners throughout all phases of creation and production.

• Clearly and concisely communicate costing strategy and recommendations, leveraging engineering and manufacturing knowledge, for product or process improvements

• Drive cost breakdown accuracy through comprehensive validation and analysis including both cost of product and cost of footwear business operation

• Collaborate with Engineering and Manufacturing Partners to validate new labor process standards and capture value for modernization initiatives

• Contribute to the evolution of the Cost and Standards Engineering function by defining new processes and tools to drive competitive, sustainable, and standardized costing for all products

• Support the continuous evolution of Nike’s strategic costing framework including leading functional and program initiatives turning costing and manufacturing concepts into reality

YOU’LL WORK WITH

This role reports to the Materials Manufacturing Senior Manager. You will work collaboratively with external footwear material vendors and key internal partners across Materials Manufacturing, Development, Sourcing, Sustainability, and the broader Nike Materials Supply Chain (MatSC) organization.

WHAT YOU WILL WORK ON

• Manage daily operations and performance with key footwear material vendors, ensuring targets for quality, cost, delivery, and sustainability are consistently met. Build and maintain strong relationships that foster accountability and enable continuous improvement on the ground.

• Support execution of seasonal priorities and vendor initiatives by collaborating with cross-functional teams across Materials Manufacturing, Sourcing, Planning, Material Development, Chemical Engineering and assoicate stakeholders. Drive alignment on key deliverables and proactively address challenges that may impact timelines or outcomes.

• Lead strategic conversations with partners to align on long-term capability development, sourcing strategy, innovation opportunities, and Nike’s evolving supply chain direction. Encourage a forward-looking mindset that balances short-term needs with future readiness. (Critical Chemical Vendors Focus)

• Monitor and communicate vendor risk, capacity, and performance trends using data-driven tools and reports. Translate insights into clear recommendations that support enterprise decision-making and strengthen Nike’s material supply base.

WHAT YOU BRING

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
• 7+ years relevant supply chain, materials, or manufacturing experience preferred
• Solid knowledge and experience in footwear manufacturing and supply chain preferred; Chemical specific knowledge is a plus
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English
• Proficient in project management, problem solving, and driving results
• You are comfortable engaging with different partner groups, tailoring your messages accordingly and building strong partnerships.
• Comfortable navigating ambiguity and working in a matrixed organization
• Ability to travel up to 10%

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR

Materials are key to Innovation and Product Excellence. We have built a new, unified Materials Supplychainorganization which will transform our material capabilities, teams, and processes and accelerate our vision to serve every athlete*.

AsSenior, Materials Manufacturingon the Footwearteam, you will drive materials excellence in partnership with our Materials vendors, collaborating closely with internal and external stakeholders.

WHAT WILL YOU WORK ON

• You will drive and support vendors to deliver strong performance forMaterials Manufacturingquality, delivery, costing and sustainability priorities. You will manage key initiatives execution, alert to both opportunities and risks for relevant objectives, managing and escalating as needed. You will manage manufacturing and delivery issues, ensuring impacts are mitigated and issues are resolved.

• ecosystem. You will deliver results against immediate needs as well as long term priorities.

WHAT YOU BRING

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience

• 5+years relevant supply chain/manufacturing work experience

• Specific knowledge and experience in footwear manufacturing and supply chain management is preferred.

• Strong English written and verbal communication skills

• Project and time management skills; commitment to delivering results, on time

• Ability to network across a complex, matrixed environment, and utilize internal and external resources

• Influencing skills & ability to collaborate and drive change with various external partners and cross-functional internal teams

• Comfortable engaging with both external partners and internal stakeholders and building strong partnerships

• Ability to maintain focus through ambiguity and change

• Ability to travel 10%