Nike · 1 month ago
Senior Planner, Licensed Basketball
Beaverton, Oregon
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expNike is seeking a Senior Planner to join their team, responsible for developing demand forecasts that drive critical business processes. The role involves collaborating with various functional partners to focus on consumer needs and make informed decisions based on data-driven insights.
ApparelE-CommerceFashionLifestyleProduct DesignRetailSporting Goods
Responsibilities
Develop demand forecasts used by Merchandising, Finance, Sourcing & Supply Planning teams to drive critical business processes & decisions
Utilize subject matter expertise and partner with functional partners in Product, Merchandising, and Planning to focus on the Consumer first
Build hypothesis & data driven analysis, translating insights into action through problem solving and critical thinking skills
Triangulate retail metric driven insights with Product and Merchandising teams to make decisions on assortments & retail sales plans that are grounded in profitability and a keen consumer focus
Assess future risk and opportunity in the marketplace and communicate with cross functional partners to enable informed decisions
Collaborate with geography Merch, Marketplace, and Planning teams to understand the individual geography marketplaces and utilize those insights to shape future demand
Navigate the “Matrix” of internal partners and collaboratively make fact-based decisions, advised by collective expertise, strategic business priorities, stakeholder input, and data driven metrics
Participate in a team structure that facilitates and improves individual and team performance
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Business, Logistics, or related field (2 additional years' experience may be accepted in lieu of degree)
5 years of relevant work experience in merchandise planning, retail demand planning, merchandising, allocation, or financial planning
Extensive experience in managing and understanding Retail concepts such as open to buy, gross margin, seasonal trending, inventory turn, and sku efficiency
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, results-oriented environment
Strong verbal and written communication skills, including meeting facilitation and presentations
Elevated storytelling and communication capabilities; ability to pivot from numbers into action-oriented insights
Ability to build strong working relationships with cross functional and consumer team partners
Strong influencing skills, including experience collaborating with virtual teams
Sound judgment to elevate strategic concerns to senior management in a timely and appropriate manner
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Detail oriented and self-motivated, with strong organizational skills (multi-tasking)
High level of proficiency with MS Office, including Microsoft Word and Advanced Excel skills, including complex formulas, pivot tables, & macros
Preferred
Experience with SAP/APO, Cognos or other advanced planning systems
Experience in a licensed, wholesale apparel, footwear, or equipment organization
Company
Nike
Nike is a retail brand that provides the sale of apparel, footwear, sports equipment, and accessory products.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$239MKey Investors
Pershing Square Capital Management
2024-08-17Post Ipo Equity· $239M
1980-12-02IPO
Leadership Team
Elliott Hill
President and Chief Executive Officer
Muge Erdirik Dogan
EVP & Chief Technology Officer, NIKE, Inc.
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