Nike to cut 1,400 jobs globally in tech-focused restructuring

US sportswear giant Nike announced plans to cut about 1,400 jobs globally as part of changes to its Global Operations team, with the majority of reductions targeting technology roles. In a memo to employees, Chief Operating Officer Venkatesh Alagirisamy said the company is in the “final stretch” of its “Win Now” action plan aimed at strengthening its business model.

Leaner teams and two main hubs

Alagirisamy stated that Nike has been taking deliberate steps to strengthen its foundation and sharpen its competitive edge. The restructuring will impact team structures, work locations, and headcount over the coming weeks as the company seeks faster, simpler, and more precise operations. Nike is reshaping its technology division into leaner teams, consolidating its footprint around two main hubs: its headquarters in Beaverton, Oregon, and the Nike India Technology Center.

Manufacturing and Converse adjustments

Nike also announced changes to its Air Manufacturing Innovation operations in Beaverton, St. Louis, and Vietnam, with staffing levels to be adjusted for better efficiency. The company will move some Converse footwear manufacturing and engineering resources closer to factory partners while aligning materials operations more closely with supply chain teams. “These reductions are very hard for the teammates directly affected and for the teams around them,” Alagirisamy added, stressing that the measures aim to reduce complexity and improve responsiveness for future growth.