Merchandise Financial Planning Manager

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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.

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

WHAT WILL YOU WORK ON?

You will develop seasonal retail sales, margin, open to buy (OTB) and inventory plans based on Nike strategy, in collaboration with cross functional teams and retailers aimed at maximising consumer demand. This will form top-down financial business targets and input for Assortment Planning team to build bottom-up forecast and SKU count framework by franchise and classifications, as guidance to retailers buy plans.

You will track and review these seasonal forecasts on bi-weekly or monthly basis to develop actionable recommendations for execution to proactively maximise opportunities and minimise risks across marketplace business units, drive consumer demand, margin and optimise overall marketplace inventory health.

WHO WILL YOU WORK WITH?

You will work with cross functional stakeholders within the country and South East Asia & India (SEA&I) HQ. You will partner and work with multiple key stakeholders to drive topline business strategy within a fast-growing and dynamic business channel. In this role, you will work closely with Assortment Planning, Consumer Analytics, Product Merchandising, Finance, Inventory Operations, Brand, Marketing and Marketplace Business Unit teams to deliver revenue, margin, and inventory productivity goals for Nike’s business.

WHAT YOU BRING
- Degree (e.g., Bachelor's) in Business or related field with minimum 8 years relevant retail experience in merchandise buying/ business/ demand supply planning.
- Ability to interpret financial sales data to make decisions and recommendations that impact the business, comprehensive understanding of retail math. This includes ability to build and understand Stock and Sales Plan (SSP), Open to Buy (OTB), and manage KPIs.
- Strong and demonstrated ability to simplify the complex and communicate effectively.
- Strong influencing skills and ability to champion complex projects both cross functionally and vertically within the organization.
- Strong cross-team collaboration; inspire high levels of engagement, trust and collaboration across a matrix environment with diverse group of stakeholders.
- Intellectual curiosity, able to think creatively and offer fresh ideas, while comfortable working in ambiguous environment.

At NIKE, the health and safety of our employees and community is paramount. Even for roles that can be performed remotely, there will be instances where in-person presence is required at the workplace.

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.