Become a Part of the NIKE, Inc. Team
NIKE, Inc. does more than outfit the world’s best athletes. It’s a place where passionate individuals come together to create the future of sport. We are unapologetic about who we are and what we’re after—bringing innovation and inspiration to every athlete* in the world. We look for athletes who can push boundaries, elevate our potential and continue leading us to greatness. The next tastemakers, playmakers, risk takers and glue players. Are you game?
WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH
As an Assortment Planner for Nike Direct Digital Commerce (NDDC), you will work across both the Territory and geography, and across multiple key stakeholders to drive optimal style and classification plans within a fast-growing and dynamic business channel. In this role, you will work closely with Business Planner and Merchandising to determine style depth, breath and flow tied to financial plans.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
Ideal candidate will possess a comprehensive understanding of retail metrics and how they are used across functions to deliver profitable and sustainable growth for Nike, with a strong ability to interpret financial sales data to make decisions and recommendations that impact the business. Strong communication skills are critical. Extensive Digital and/or vertical retail experience is preferred.
Degree (e.g. Bachelor's) in Business or related field
6 years' retail relevant experience in merchandise/business/demand/supply planning; experience working in a vertical retailer with digital commerce preferred
Ability to interpret financial sales data to make decisions and recommendations that impact the business, comprehensive understanding of retail math
Ability to create monthly reports, style-level sales plans, track promotional calendar/events and pre-meeting prep
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
Advanced knowledge of MS office applications; proficiency in Excel including creating spreadsheets, complex formulas, pivot tables, etc.
Experience with planning software/tools and merchandise management systems is preferred
Ability to work in a matrix environment with multiple business functions
WHAT YOU’LL WORK ON
Key Deliverables include –
Pre – Season:
Work with Geography Planning to refine CC targets for Nike Direct Digital Commerce (NDDC) based on retail strategies and opportunities; ensure plan reconciles with topline financial plan developed by the Business Planner
Partner with Geography Planning to align with and make recommendations to Merchandising regarding seasonal product flow strategies
Create bottoms up plans for NDDC and present to Geography and SEA&I leadership teams; Gather feedback from Merchandisers and Geography to refine NDDC plans
Incorporate the estimated impact of seasonal marketing stories, initiatives and key consumer moments into plans
Manage allocations and create order sheets partnering with MSC (Operations) for order management
In – Season:
Provide ongoing in-season recaps and analysis, identifying best and slow sellers, comparing versus plan, forecast, and prior year. Monitor performance of key items and seasonal stories, taking actions to maximize revenue, margin, market share and inventory productivity
Manage full-price and off-price mix, make recommendations and execute markdowns 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.
OUR HIRING GAME PLAN
01 Apply
Our teams are made up of diverse skillsets, knowledge bases, inputs, ideas and backgrounds. We want you to find your fit – review job descriptions, departments and teams to discover the role for you.
02 Meet a Recruiter or Take an Assessment
If selected for a corporate role, a recruiter will reach out to start your interview process and be your main contact throughout the process. For retail roles, you’ll complete an interactive assessment that includes a chat and quizzes and takes about 10-20 minutes to complete. No matter the role, we want to learn about you – the whole you – so don’t shy away from how you approach world-class service and what makes you unique.
03 Interview
Go into this stage confident by doing your research, understanding what we are looking for and being prepared for questions that are set up to learn more about you, and your background.
