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WHO YOU'LL WORK WITH

This role will be part of a bigger team of Men’s Sports Performance focused planners, with responsibility to develop plans for the Nike Marketplace side of business. The Sr assortment planner will work across various teams, including Merchandising, Finance, Marketplace planning, MFP, and S&IP. The Sr AP reports into the Consumer Assortment Planning Director.

WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR

We are looking for a candidate who has demonstrated experience in assortment planning and understanding of financial, product and inventory planning. Ability to demonstrate a growth mindset that is ready to leverage statistical forecasting, data science and new ways of working to develop a fact-based plan.

Ability to think critically and understand the potential of a style in the marketplace as well as quantify any gaps to financial plan from a product potential perspective.

Demonstrated ability to influence and design compelling communication grounded in data.

Demonstrated problem solving skills and ability to work independently.

Ability to approach planning end-to-end across all marketplace channels and multiple connected seasons beginning with retail metrics grounded in marketplace health. 

WHAT YOU'LL WORK ON

The Senior Assortment Planner role is responsible for developing and/or informing/influencing seasonal plan inclusive of RSV, net sales, margin, receipts, and inventory at the levels of Franchise/Merch Class x Market Place Unit (leveraging consistent business logic & analytics).

You will develop strategies to meet CFoP (consumer field of play) strategic and financial goals and own product-driven OTB forecast to inform manufacturing decisions through to in-season optimization.

Analyze the business against plan and forecasted in-season sales and inventories on a monthly or weekly basis assessing business risk / opportunity & developing action plans and driving escalations where needed Monitor top Franchise SSPs & drive x-marketplace decision-making to optimize product health and captured consumer demand and inform trading / pricing decisions.

Set and manage E2E inventory health within and across CFOP’s &NMP MPU’s within your MPU, plus understanding impact on overall marketplace health. Communicate and advocate Assortment Plan to x-functional leadership team at Franchise-/Merch Class-level through the lens of CFoP and In partnership with Merchandising to optimize sell-in in line with Power Player/MPU strategy and marketplace role.

Drive projects independently; Prioritize workload and deliverables within the project.

Relocation is not provided for this role.

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.