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JORDAN LEAD MERCH FINANCIAL PLANNER
WHO YOU'LL WORK WITH
This role is part the Jordan Planning team. We own demand, supply & inventory plans across the E2E value chain to ensure Jordan can meet it's strategic, financial, and operational goals. This includes working across other teams like Merchandising, Finance, Marketplace, Insights & Analytics, MPU MFP counterparts and others. This role reports into the Snr Planning Director for Jordan.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
We are looking for a candidate who has demonstrated experience in Merchandise Financial Planning (MFP)and understanding of financial, assortment and inventory planning
You are proactive and can work with multiple x functional teams to drive towards a clear and aligned MFP that will be used for critical decision making. You can work with non-routine information and develop recommendations for ideas or services. You can provide direction and mentorship to teammates if/when needed. You can solve problems using limited information and implement solutions with the ability to foresee and communicate clearly most future implications. You are an Advanced-level professional, that is advising others on complex matters when needed.
MAIN REQUIREMENTS:
- Demonstrated experience in Business Planning, inclusive of DSM, Finance, and Merchandising planning processes.
- Demonstrated understanding of process-flow through end-to-end supply chains as well as omnichannel retail and coordinated marketplace planning strategies.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to engage efficiently with a broad range of audiences including retail partner, senior business leaders, other senior planning leaders, and highly technical talents. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent knowledge of automated planning systems, MS Windows applications, particularly Excel.
- Growth mindset that is ready to leverage statistical forecasting, data science and new ways of working to develop a decision-oriented plan.
- Demonstrated ability to influence and design compelling communication grounded in data. You can understand complex work and are a strong conceptual thinker.
- Can identify commercial decisions and lead decision making because of a well-developed merch financial plan.
- A strategic outlook and shown experience leading projects, with a track record of overcoming obstacles and challenges to meet business expectations.
- Ability to influence senior stakeholders through clear storytelling & sound business acumen. Bigger picture thinking by understanding how the Nike/Jordan matrix operates x-functionally.
WHAT YOU'LL WORK ON
As Lead Merch Financial Planner you will be responsible for the Merch Financial plan for Jordan for all FOP's (Streetwear, Sports, Energy)
Shape and contribute to 6 season Merchandise Financial Plan & SSP (Retail Sales, Margin and inventory) for Jordan Fields of Play x Marketplace Units including management of R&O between FOP x Marketplace.
Partner with Marketplace peers/stakeholders & drive a consistent and aligned MFP that fits both MPU as well as Jordan strategy.
Reconcile MFP with Jordan Assortment Plans and drive a clear R&O.
Own and manage projects independently; set the project direction, define scope, and proactively prioritize across wider work.
Be the voice of Jordan within the Merch Financial Planning community, be the voice of MFP within Jordan.
Applications for this role will be accepted until 28 November 2024.
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.