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Inventory Specialist roles are a strong fit for F-1 OPT students with backgrounds in supply chain, logistics, or operations management. Most positions qualify under standard OPT work authorization, and some employers in manufacturing, retail, and distribution actively hire OPT candidates. STEM OPT extension eligibility depends on your degree field.
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Full Time
Career area
Planning & Inventory Management
Location
1 Bowerman Drive, Beaverton, Oregon 97005, United States
Job ID
R-86500
Become a Part of the NIKE, Inc. Team
NIKE, Inc. does more than outfit the world’s best athletes. It’s a place where passionate individuals come together to create the future of sport. We are unapologetic about who we are and what we’re after—bringing innovation and inspiration to every athlete* in the world. We look for athletes who can push boundaries, elevate our potential and continue leading us to greatness. The next tastemakers, playmakers, risk takers and glue players. Are you game?
Job Description
The Asia Pacific/Latin America (APLA) Supply & Inventory Management (S&IM) team’s mission is to responsibly manage the supply we purchase and the inventory we and partners own, in service of profitable growth for Nike. Our team works with stakeholders in the APLA organization (Geo and Territory) as well as Nike’s Global Supply & Inventory Operation teams. Our team has governance over Finished Goods purchasing processes and recovery action plans to solve for buy and late delivery issues.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
APLA S&IM is looking for a Supply and Inventory Planner. This role will support and participate in seasonal planning and execution for a given Territory, serving as the team’s primary point of contact for all supply planning and purchasing activities. This candidate will ensure the right products are planned and purchased at the right time, evaluate risks and opportunities, escalate issues, and communicate all relevant information within S&IP and Geo/Terr x-functional teams to drive optimal business results. This role partners cross functionally, representing S&IP, representing key metrics and actions.
This candidate will ensure the right products are planned and purchased at the right time, evaluate risks and opportunities, escalate issues, and communicate all relevant information across S&IM, Geography, and Territory cross‑functional partners to drive optimal business results.
The candidate needs to have a proven track record of information seeking, analytical skills, resolving complex business issues, and making sound decisions, as well as the ability to communicate complex and/or business‑critical topics to a wide and diverse audience. Experience working with distributor models or multi‑stakeholder environments is a plus.
WHAT YOU WILL WORK ON
A typical day/week revolves around facilitating twice monthly delivery planning process and ensure that all materials are planned and purchased on the appropriate timelines.
You will be responsible for executing and managing supply commitments through creation of POs, maintaining changes, ensuring accuracy, and ensuring product movement from factory to DC as expected.
You’ll be conducting analysis to proactively identify challenges and tell a story through core business metrics (PIFOT, Coverage, and Unplanned). This includes supporting flow optimization decisions (M1/M2/M3) where relevant to the Korea & Japan Territory.
You will be proactively driving actions to keep a healthy inventory position… escalating issues that will cause unfulfilled demand and/or delays. You will participate in unplanned resolution processes and help recommend mitigations, including flow adjustments or expedite (FAF) considerations where appropriate.
WHO YOU WILL WORK WITH
You will report into the Supply & Inventory Management Territory Manager, working closely with Nike Territory Planning and Inventory Ops teams, Geography Sports Planning and Merch teams, Global Supply Planning, and other partner teams as needed.
WHAT YOU BRING
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Minimum of 1 year of supply/inventory planning or supply chain experience
-
Bachelor’s degree, or an additional 2 years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree
-
Excellent written, spoken, and visual communication skills, with demonstrated capability converting complex concepts into clear and compelling stories
-
Flexibility in switching between strategic, tactical, and operational levels of work
-
Superior interpersonal, influencing, and facilitation skills; ability to work cross‑functionally and cross‑culturally, fostering productive relationships with key partners
-
Validated strong analytical skills, with ability to extract insights from large datasets and create executive‑ready storytelling
-
Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, formulas, Power Query/Power Pivot, macros, etc.)
-
Strong collaboration/teamwork skills to work with multiple stakeholders
-
Ability to demonstrate good decision‑making in ambiguous circumstances
-
Must have tolerance for a complex, ever‑changing and dynamic work environment
-
Participate on projects, including system releases, as assigned
Additional Tech Experience
-
Prior SAP experience preferred, including PRA/PRD access, PO creation/cancellation (including MPOs), and use of Order Management Reports
-
Experience using BHP for real‑time PO visibility, reporting, and downloads
-
Experience using APO DP for demand planning inputs
-
Familiarity with STR (SAP live buy plan) for buy signal validation
-
Familiarity with NikeConnect (PMD/PDP) for product and material validations
We offer a number of accommodations to complete our interview process including screen readers, sign language interpreters, accessible and single location for in-person interviews, closed captioning, and other reasonable modifications as needed. If you discover, as you navigate our application process, that you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please complete the Candidate Accommodation Request Form.
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 an equal opportunity employer. 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.
What You Can Expect
OUR HIRING GAME PLAN
01 Apply
Our teams are made up of diverse skillsets, knowledge bases, inputs, ideas and backgrounds. We want you to find your fit – review job descriptions, departments and teams to discover the role for you.
02 Meet a Recruiter or Take an Assessment
If selected for a corporate role, a recruiter will reach out to start your interview process and be your main contact throughout the process. For retail roles, you’ll complete an interactive assessment that includes a chat and quizzes and takes about 10-20 minutes to complete. No matter the role, we want to learn about you – the whole you – so don’t shy away from how you approach world-class service and what makes you unique.
03 Interview
Go into this stage confident by doing your research, understanding what we are looking for and being prepared for questions that are set up to learn more about you, and your background.
Position Type
Full Time
Career area
Planning & Inventory Management
Location
1 Bowerman Drive, Beaverton, Oregon 97005, United States
Job ID
R-86500
Become a Part of the NIKE, Inc. Team
NIKE, Inc. does more than outfit the world’s best athletes. It’s a place where passionate individuals come together to create the future of sport. We are unapologetic about who we are and what we’re after—bringing innovation and inspiration to every athlete* in the world. We look for athletes who can push boundaries, elevate our potential and continue leading us to greatness. The next tastemakers, playmakers, risk takers and glue players. Are you game?
Job Description
The Asia Pacific/Latin America (APLA) Supply & Inventory Management (S&IM) team’s mission is to responsibly manage the supply we purchase and the inventory we and partners own, in service of profitable growth for Nike. Our team works with stakeholders in the APLA organization (Geo and Territory) as well as Nike’s Global Supply & Inventory Operation teams. Our team has governance over Finished Goods purchasing processes and recovery action plans to solve for buy and late delivery issues.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
APLA S&IM is looking for a Supply and Inventory Planner. This role will support and participate in seasonal planning and execution for a given Territory, serving as the team’s primary point of contact for all supply planning and purchasing activities. This candidate will ensure the right products are planned and purchased at the right time, evaluate risks and opportunities, escalate issues, and communicate all relevant information within S&IP and Geo/Terr x-functional teams to drive optimal business results. This role partners cross functionally, representing S&IP, representing key metrics and actions.
This candidate will ensure the right products are planned and purchased at the right time, evaluate risks and opportunities, escalate issues, and communicate all relevant information across S&IM, Geography, and Territory cross‑functional partners to drive optimal business results.
The candidate needs to have a proven track record of information seeking, analytical skills, resolving complex business issues, and making sound decisions, as well as the ability to communicate complex and/or business‑critical topics to a wide and diverse audience. Experience working with distributor models or multi‑stakeholder environments is a plus.
WHAT YOU WILL WORK ON
A typical day/week revolves around facilitating twice monthly delivery planning process and ensure that all materials are planned and purchased on the appropriate timelines.
You will be responsible for executing and managing supply commitments through creation of POs, maintaining changes, ensuring accuracy, and ensuring product movement from factory to DC as expected.
You’ll be conducting analysis to proactively identify challenges and tell a story through core business metrics (PIFOT, Coverage, and Unplanned). This includes supporting flow optimization decisions (M1/M2/M3) where relevant to the Korea & Japan Territory.
You will be proactively driving actions to keep a healthy inventory position… escalating issues that will cause unfulfilled demand and/or delays. You will participate in unplanned resolution processes and help recommend mitigations, including flow adjustments or expedite (FAF) considerations where appropriate.
WHO YOU WILL WORK WITH
You will report into the Supply & Inventory Management Territory Manager, working closely with Nike Territory Planning and Inventory Ops teams, Geography Sports Planning and Merch teams, Global Supply Planning, and other partner teams as needed.
WHAT YOU BRING
-
Minimum of 1 year of supply/inventory planning or supply chain experience
-
Bachelor’s degree, or an additional 2 years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree
-
Excellent written, spoken, and visual communication skills, with demonstrated capability converting complex concepts into clear and compelling stories
-
Flexibility in switching between strategic, tactical, and operational levels of work
-
Superior interpersonal, influencing, and facilitation skills; ability to work cross‑functionally and cross‑culturally, fostering productive relationships with key partners
-
Validated strong analytical skills, with ability to extract insights from large datasets and create executive‑ready storytelling
-
Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, formulas, Power Query/Power Pivot, macros, etc.)
-
Strong collaboration/teamwork skills to work with multiple stakeholders
-
Ability to demonstrate good decision‑making in ambiguous circumstances
-
Must have tolerance for a complex, ever‑changing and dynamic work environment
-
Participate on projects, including system releases, as assigned
Additional Tech Experience
-
Prior SAP experience preferred, including PRA/PRD access, PO creation/cancellation (including MPOs), and use of Order Management Reports
-
Experience using BHP for real‑time PO visibility, reporting, and downloads
-
Experience using APO DP for demand planning inputs
-
Familiarity with STR (SAP live buy plan) for buy signal validation
-
Familiarity with NikeConnect (PMD/PDP) for product and material validations
We offer a number of accommodations to complete our interview process including screen readers, sign language interpreters, accessible and single location for in-person interviews, closed captioning, and other reasonable modifications as needed. If you discover, as you navigate our application process, that you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please complete the Candidate Accommodation Request Form.
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 an equal opportunity employer. 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.
What You Can Expect
OUR HIRING GAME PLAN
01 Apply
Our teams are made up of diverse skillsets, knowledge bases, inputs, ideas and backgrounds. We want you to find your fit – review job descriptions, departments and teams to discover the role for you.
02 Meet a Recruiter or Take an Assessment
If selected for a corporate role, a recruiter will reach out to start your interview process and be your main contact throughout the process. For retail roles, you’ll complete an interactive assessment that includes a chat and quizzes and takes about 10-20 minutes to complete. No matter the role, we want to learn about you – the whole you – so don’t shy away from how you approach world-class service and what makes you unique.
03 Interview
Go into this stage confident by doing your research, understanding what we are looking for and being prepared for questions that are set up to learn more about you, and your background.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as an Inventory Specialist
Target employers with established OPT hiring histories
Large retailers, third-party logistics firms, and manufacturers are the most consistent OPT hirers for inventory roles. Companies with dedicated HR teams are better equipped to handle the paperwork requirements that come with hiring F-1 students on OPT.
Clarify your STEM OPT eligibility upfront
If your degree is in supply chain management, industrial engineering, or a related STEM field, you may qualify for a 24-month STEM OPT extension. Confirm your CIP code with your DSO before applying, since this significantly extends your authorization window.
Lead with your authorization status in applications
State clearly that you are authorized to work on OPT and include your OPT end date. Employers unfamiliar with F-1 work authorization often assume complexity. A brief, confident explanation reduces hesitation and keeps your application moving forward.
Highlight ERP and inventory management software skills
Proficiency in SAP, Oracle, or similar ERP systems sets you apart immediately. Employers posting inventory roles consistently cite these as required skills, and demonstrating hands-on experience shortens the conversation about whether you can perform the job from day one.
Connect degree coursework directly to the role requirements
Inventory Specialist postings often list demand forecasting, cycle counting, and warehouse operations as core duties. Map your coursework or internship projects directly to those responsibilities in your resume to show a concrete, degree-backed qualification for the position.
Apply early and track your OPT end date carefully
Onboarding timelines at logistics and retail employers can run four to six weeks. If your OPT end date is approaching, prioritize applications immediately. A late start can leave you authorized on paper but unable to begin work before your status lapses.
Inventory Specialist OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can F-1 OPT students work as Inventory Specialists?
Yes. Inventory Specialist roles qualify under F-1 OPT as long as the work is directly related to your degree field, typically supply chain, logistics, business, or industrial engineering. Your employer does not need to sponsor a visa during your OPT period, but you are responsible for ensuring the role aligns with your authorized field of study.
Do Inventory Specialist jobs qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
They can, depending on your degree. If you graduated with a STEM-designated degree such as supply chain management, industrial engineering, or operations research, and the employer is E-Verify registered, you may qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension. Confirm your degree's CIP code with your DSO before assuming eligibility.
What do employers typically look for when hiring OPT students for inventory roles?
Most employers prioritize experience with inventory management systems like SAP or Oracle, attention to detail in cycle counting and reconciliation, and familiarity with warehouse operations. A degree in supply chain, business, or engineering helps establish the connection between your academic background and the role. OPT students who can articulate that connection clearly move through hiring faster.
Where can I find Inventory Specialist jobs that are open to OPT candidates?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for F-1 OPT and visa-sponsored job searches, so you can browse Inventory Specialist listings from employers who have confirmed openings for international students. Filtering by OPT-friendly employers saves time compared to applying broadly and discovering authorization issues late in the process.
How should I handle the question about work authorization when applying for inventory roles?
Be direct. State that you are authorized to work in the U.S. on F-1 OPT, include your authorization end date, and note whether you are eligible for a STEM extension if applicable. Employers in logistics and operations are generally practical. Clear, upfront answers prevent misunderstandings and demonstrate the straightforwardness the role itself requires.