Sea&i - Nsp/marketplace Assortment Planning Manager

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WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

As an Assortment Planning Manager for Nike Store Partner/ Nike Marketplace Partner (NSP/NMP), you will work within the country team, across Territory and multiple key stakeholders to drive optimal style and classification plans. In this role, you will work closely with Merchandise Financial Planner (MFP) and Merchandising to determine style depth, breath, assortment flow, shipments to achieve financial and retail sales plans. You will lead pre-season and in-season merchandise assortment planning, as well as share consumer-led insights to shape future product strategies.

WHAT WILL YOU WORK ON?

Key Deliverables include -Pre - Season:

- Work with Country and Territory Planning to refine CC targets for NSP/NMP based on retail strategies and opportunities; ensure plan reconciles with topline financial plan developed by the MFP.
- Partner with Partner Managers to align and make recommendations to Merchandising assortment regarding seasonal product flow strategies.
- Create OTB investment plans by Franchise, Classification, Gender and Must Win Doors, gather feedback from MFP, Merchandisers, Partner Managers and present to Retailers.
- Incorporate the estimated impact of seasonal marketing stories, initiatives and key consumer moments into plans.
- Work with Country and Territory Assortment Planners, Merchandisers and Partner Managers to forecast and manage allocations for Capacity Constrained, Intentionally Constrained and High-Heat/Launch Products, inclusive of partnering with operations on order management.

In - Season:

- Provide ongoing in-season recaps and analysis, identifying best and slow sellers, comparing versus forecast and prior year. Monitor performance of key items and seasonal stories, taking actions to maximize revenue, margin, and inventory productivity.
- Manage full-price and off-price mix, make recommendations to manage health of inventory and capitalize on key consumer moments.
- Share insights with cross-functional partners, ensuring the voice of consumer is well accounted for in future plans and strategies.

Post - Season:

- Recap the performance of the assortment including average weekly sell-through, color performance and SKU productivity.
- Analyze and report key item contribution and performance of marketing and seasonal stories, proactively provide insights for future planning.

WHAT YOU BRING TO NIKE
- Degree (e.g. Bachelor's) in Business or related field.
- 6 years' retail relevant experience in merchandise/business/demand/supply planning.
- Ability to interpret financial sales data to make decisions and recommendations that impact the business, comprehensive understanding of retail math.
- Ability to build and understand stock and sales plan and Open To Buy (OTB).
- Ability to create monthly reports, style-level sales plans, track performance vs. forecast and share insights and recommendations in internal and external business meetings.
- Experience in developing an understanding of customers, competitors, and retail trends; knowledge of sports apparel and footwear market preferred.
- Strong and demonstrated ability to effectively communicate and influence others.
- Experience with planning software/tools and merchandise management systems is preferred.
- Ability to work in a matrix environment with multiple business function.

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.