Become a Part of the NIKE, Inc. Team
NIKE, Inc. does more than outfit the world's best athletes. It is a place to explore potential, obliterate boundaries and push out the edges of what can be. The company looks for people who can grow, think, dream and create. Its culture thrives by embracing diversity and rewarding imagination. The brand seeks achievers, leaders and visionaries. At NIKE, Inc. it's about each person bringing skills and passion to a challenging and constantly evolving game.
The NIKE, Inc. Supply Chain team is the engine that propels product around the world. Supply Chain experts ensure that every year, almost a billion units of footwear, apparel and equipment arrive at the right place, at the right time. To ensure this complex job goes off without a hitch, Supply Chain teams work with a network of more than 50 distribution centers, thousands of accounts, and more than 100,000 retail stores worldwide - making the impossible happen every single day.
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WHO YOU'LL WORK WITH
Working in Nike's Direct business will be rewarding, it'll be challenging, and it'll most definitely not be
just another job. You'll be an ambassador of the Nike brand - everything we strand for: drive,
determination, the unyielding commitment to excellence, these all will be a part of your everyday
experience. We're committed to making every consumer's experience a rewarding one, and as a
member of our Nike Direct team, your contributions will be a big part of our success.
Hiring for 2 roles- one in Women's Run/Fitness & the other in Women's Lifestyle
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
This role will include presenting financial plans, forecasts and strategies in key meetings. You'll
proactively report on the health of the business and facilitate smart business decisions,
communicate financial results, forecasts, and action plans to managers and cross-functional team
members on a weekly basis. You'll collaborate with peers to ensure consistency of information,
share best practices and develop systems knowledge. In addition, you'll participate in a team
structure that facilitates and maximizes individual and team performance, supporting and fostering
an open and inclusive environment that embraces diversity, encourages accountability, and drives
toward results.
You bring:
- 2-3 years of experience in merchandise planning, company planning, merchandising or Allocation required.
- Typically requires a Bachelor's degree and minimum of 2 years directly relevant work experience Note: One of the following alternatives may be accepted: PhD or Law + 1 yr; Masters + 0-3 yrs; Associates degree + 1-3 yrs; High School + 3-5 yrs
- Past experience working in a vertical retailer and managing relationships with external partners (is preferred but not limited to)
- Retail Math including intricacies of open to buy and gross margin, retail and financial experience, understanding and familiarity of retail planning software
- PC literate with working knowledge of Excel including setting up spreadsheets, formulas, etc
- Ability to effectively communicate complex and/or controversial topics and concepts to a wide and diverse audience
- Ability to develop strong working relationships with management and external resources
- Strong knowledge of cross team calibration
WHAT YOU'LL WORK ON
You will help build consumer-centric assortment financial plans, working closely with teams across many areas of the organization such as: Merchandising, Allocation, and Site Experience. You will be required to balance multiple seasons as well as provide insights and data that will contribute to future seasonal plans and adoption in partnership with Merchandising.
Responsibilities include:
- Voice of the consumer- Be a consumer, product, and planning expert.
- Create Pre-Season style plans leveraging analytic insights to support the ultimate goal of Nike Direct
- Recap and Analyse the business against the key sales, inventory, and margin metrics on a weekly/monthly/quarterly basis.
- Develop monthly forecasts of sales and inventory for all essential and fashion styles aligned to Field of Play financial goals.
- Create strong relationships across cross functional partners
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 committed to employing a diverse workforce. 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.
Benefits
Whether it's transportation or financial health, we continually invest in our employees to help them achieve greatness - inside and outside of work. All who work here should be able to realize their full potential.