WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH

The SEC CoreERP Organization is transitioning to managed services model to align with Nike’s overall strategy. To help enable this, we are seeking a Sr Principal, ERP supply chain to lead SAP Advanced Production Support Operations and partner with SEC Capability and Run teams to manage delivery of planned backlog work. 

The candidate will work with -

Program & SEC Leadership Teams – engage regularly, align on priorities, and advise on roadmap decisionsBusiness Teams – across regions and functions on new requirements, design, providing expertise and ensuring transparency on issues, backlog, and delivery timelinesManaged Service Partner – direct oversight of day-to-day support, escalation handling, and functional design reviewCross-Application Tech Teams – coordinate when complex production issues or planned backlog work require multi-team collaboration

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

This role requires a product expert who is well-versed in all SAP Supply Chain modules and own delivery of new enhancements. This role will also plan, strategize, communicate, and manage timelines as we deliver stabilization efforts through effective Problem resolution, redesign, and automation. The successful candidate will be a servant leader with Techno functional expertise and ability to create a clear e2e roadmap. Lead delivery through clear communication, teamwork, creativity, strategic thinking, problem-solving, commitment, inclusion, and positivity. Experience working in a matrixed and distributed organization and proven track record of bringing structure and clarity in a highly ambiguous environment.

Hands-on experience with implementation, support, upgrade and product management and delivery in SAP AFS and S/4 HANA Supply Chain (Order Management, Trade & Transportation, Billing & Pricing, Promising & Allocations, Functional CAR)Bachelor’s or Master’s degree Engineering, Computer Science, or related field. Will accept any suitable combination of education, experience and training8–10 years of technology leadership, with 3–5 years in enterprise ERP operations leadershipStrong background in Tier-1 ERP delivery and production support leadershipProven ability to manage distributed and offshore support teamsExperience with IT Service Management practices and process designStrong executive presence: able to influence without authority and build trust with senior leadersAbility to navigate both Agile and Waterfall delivery modelsExcellent communication and presentation skills

WHAT YOU’LL WORK ON

Intake, Roadmap & Backlog ManagementOwn the capability roadmap (enhancements, redesign, and new requirements)Review, prioritize, and manage intake requests from stakeholdersFacilitate alignment across Finance, Supply Chain & Planning for prioritization effortsEnsure roadmap reflects both strategic initiatives and operational improvementsDelivery & Transition LeadershipRepresent Supply Chain capabilities in PI Planning and solution governance forumsOversee transition-to-support deliverables for new releases and provide stage-gate sign-offPartner with Hypercare and business teams on release stabilization activitiesEnsure changes in AFS and S/4 Fashion are prioritized and deployed without disrupting business operations

ERP Operations & Expertise

Provide techno-functional SME leadership across Nike’s ERP environmentPartner with MSP teams to resolve complex issues beyond standard support capabilityOversee solution stabilization and guide prioritization of production support activitiesReview and approve functional documentation submitted by MSP before deploymentSupplier Management & GovernanceLead MSP Operating Reviews and provide oversight to day-to-day production supportEnsure proper governance of MSP performance and SLA adherenceServe as escalation point for blockers and business-critical production issuesBalance conflicting priorities and drive consensus on resolutionsReview config rationale documents, functional Specs

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