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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
You will partner cross functionally with Assortment Planning, Merchandising Planning, Commercial Planning, Location Planning, Merchandising, Merch Supply Chain, and Brand teams.
Hiring for 2 roles
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
We are looking for a Sr. Allocator Operations to support the tools, process, and training that will deliver solutions to the Allocation function. This person will build strong relationships and partner with Allocation, Buying, Planning, and Operations and serves as a champion for current and future Allocation capabilities in alignment with overall Nike Inc. strategic initiatives.
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education, experience or training
- A minimum of 3 years directly relevant work experience
- Track record evaluating existing business process, making recommendations, and defining new processes
- Ability to concisely present complex information/recommendations in meaningful terms to various audiences
- A deep understanding of how to use data to drive decisions and communicate business needs effectively.
- Demonstrated experience in allocation planning and understanding of financial, product and inventory planning
- Curiosity, ability to listen, and attention to detail
- Excellent working knowledge and experience with Microsoft Excel, Tableau, and Power Business Intelligence (BI) is preferred
- Strong understanding of merchandise, consumer, and FOP as it relates to Nike Direct strategy
WHAT YOU'LL WORK ON
This role will help build and deliver tools, reporting, and process that support the complex store ecosystem. This role acts as a partner to the Allocation function and will deliver improvements that elevates the business insights and capabilities of the function, while also supporting the work with cross-functional partners. The Sr. Allocator will take the lead on specific work streams and will be responsible to delivering business solutions that drive the function forward.
- Develop a strong understanding of Allocation and X-Functional business needs and create partnerships that deliver business solutions.
- Identify and deliver options to standardize, streamline, or simplify existing reporting and information used by Allocation teams.
- Partner cross-functionally to implement new ways of working across teams, including Merchandising, Planning, MSC, etc. and influencing change across business partners as required.
- Act as a SME within the allocation systems (Just Enough, Closeout Optimization) to help solve problems, identify potential improvements, and help drive the future tool roadmap.
- Act as a champion for the Allocation function and advocate for the future vision of the function within and across teams.
- Support the implementation of new processes through in-person trainings and communication.
We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees and job applicants. 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 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.