Nike

Overview

Lead the end-to-end resolution of Tier 2 material quality issues in Color, from containment and root cause analysis through corrective action and verified closure, also preventive actions to avoid issues recurring.

About Nike

NIKE, Inc. does more than outfit the world's best athletes. It is a place to explore potential, push boundaries, and deliver what has never been done before. The company looks for people who can grow, think, dream, and create. Its culture thrives on diversity and imagination. At Nike, it’s about bringing skills and passion to a challenging, constan

Requirements & Eligibility

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in materials, textile, color, chemical, footwear manufacturing, industrial engineering, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in material manufacturing, material quality engineering, supplier quality, color quality, or production issue resolution in footwear or a related industry.
• Practical knowledge of relevant manufacturing processes, testing, inspection, specifications, defect modes, and quality risk controls.
• Hands-on experience with containment, root cause analysis, corrective and preventive action, and closure verification.
• Ability to work independently with suppliers, factories, and cross-functional teams while applying sound judgment and timely escalation.
• Strong analytical, communication, and execution skills; English and local language preferred.
• Ability to travel approximately 10%.

Key Responsibilities

• Own assigned Color issues from intake through verified closure.
• Drive timely containment and risk mitigation with Tier 1 factories and Tier 2 suppliers.
• Lead structured root cause analysis, corrective and preventive action, and effectiveness verification.
• Align suppliers, factories, and Nike teams on issue facts, actions, owners, and timelines.
• Manage defined issues independently and escalate complex, ambiguous, or high-risk cases promptly.
• Translate technical findings into clear decisions and actionable stakeholder updates.
• Maintain accurate issue records, status, risk level, next steps, and closure evidence.
• Contribute to dashboards and reviews that support prioritization and escalation.