Allocator - Nike NA Stores
Beaverton PHK, North America
WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH
You will report to Manager, Allocation and will work cross functionally to deliver best in class retail with Assortment Planning (Planning), Merchandising, Marketplace Supply Chain (MSC), Location Planning (LP), Space Planning (SP), and various Sport teams to deliver the intended assortment every season to Nike North America Stores.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
We are looking for an Allocation Planner to deliver the Sport Offense driven plans to achieve channel financial targets including Revenue, Margin, Market Share, Inventory Health and Profitability through optimizing seasonal, monthly and weekly flow to maximize in-stock rates with the correct depth, sizing, and assortment of product.
Candidate must be strong in driving their own business but also soliciting and receiving feedback from the various cross-functional partners to deliver the above desired KPIs to Nike, Inc.
WHAT YOU BRING
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, or related field. Will accept any suitable combination of education, experience and training.
A minimum of 2 years directly relevant work experience.
Strong understanding of retail math and the complexity of balancing KPIs across retail stores and the supply chain and can demonstrate experience in allocation planning and understanding of financial, product and inventory planning.
Ability to concisely present complex information/recommendations in meaningful terms to various audiences and a deep understanding of how to use data to drive decisions and communicate business needs effectively.
Strong understanding of merchandise, consumer, and Sport as it relates to our “Win Now” Nike, Inc strategy.
WHAT YOU'LL WORK ON
Set seasonal flow plan and allocation plan based on seasonal initiatives, key consumer priorities, door level strategy, and revenue drivers and deliver the right depth of product, right sizing, and the right timing of product in retail stores.
Develop style/color/size level load-in and replenishment for all doors. Monitor store performance weekly and adjust allocation units as needed performance vs plan variance.
Partner with cross-functional partners to identify opportunities and execute In-Season cross-channel trade activities to maximize full-price sales across both Digital and Stores.
Maintain and balance healthy inventory levels with ideal Weeks of Supply (WOS) for each Sport Offense across NA Stores.
Influence Assortment Planning team on size curve opportunities and necessary depth of inventory during pre-season order entry.
Influence Merchandising in pre-season moments to provide more data points and a POV on the future product assortment by Sport Offense, door tier and location.
Supports timely and accurate execution of New Store Openings
We offer a number of accommodations to complete our interview process including screen readers, sign language interpreters, accessible and single location for in-person interviews, closed captioning, and other reasonable modifications as needed. If you discover, as you navigate our application process, that you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please complete the Candidate Accommodation Request Form.
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What We Do
At NIKE, Inc., we innovate to serve athletes*.
Every teammate - from coder to creator - plays a role in making these athletes’ dreams real. Our tech, data, and digital teams push limits every day, building the future of sport and the tools that drive it.
Here, curiosity is fuel. Innovation is the game plan. Different perspectives keep us on the offense. You’ll solve challenges worth tackling, grow fast and belong to a team that backs you to do the right thing. Bring your drive. Bring your bold. Let’s move the world, together.
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* If you have a body, you’re an athlete.
Why Work With Us
At NIKE, Inc., your dedication fuels the future of sport. There is a sense of pride that comes from representing an iconic brand and shaping its future. Here, we treat every day as a new opportunity to push boundaries, ask tough questions and share whole-hearted convictions. We are a team – united by the belief that anything is possible.
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