Lead Business Planner, India

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Hiring Remotely in Karnataka, IND
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Other • Retail
At NIKE, Inc., technology is laying the foundation for our digital transformation and direct-to-consumer strategy.
The Role
WHO WILL YOU WORK WITH

You will work with cross functional stakeholders within the country and South East Asia & India 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.

Working in Nike's Direct to Consumer business will be rewarding, it'll be challenging, and it'll most definitely not be just another job. You'll be an ambassador of the Nike brand - everything we strand for: drive, determination, the unyielding commitment to excellence, these all will be a part of your everyday experience. We're committed to making every consumer's experience a rewarding one, and as a member of our digital retail team, your contributions will be a big part of our success.

As a Business Planning Manager, the ideal candidate will possess a comprehensive understanding of retail metrics, buying, forecasting, account management, and how they are used across functions to deliver profitable and sustainable growth for Nike. The candidate should possess strong ability to interpret financial sales data to make decisions and recommendations that impact the business, strong communication skills, as well as commercial acumen.

Nike is committed to making every consumer's experience a rewarding one, and as a member of our NDDC team, your contributions will be a big part of our success. Leadership competencies include embraces & leads change, acts with courage, communicates vision & purpose, value differences, thinks strategically, and cultivate innovation.

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. 

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
  • Degree (e.g., Bachelor's) in Business or related field with minimum 8 years relevant retail experience in merchandize buying/ business/ demand supply planning, with digital commerce preferred.

  • 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.

  • Advanced knowledge of MS office applications; proficiency in advanced Excel including creating spreadsheets, complex formulas, pivot tables, etc. Experience with planning software/tools and merchandise management systems is preferred

WHAT YOU’LL 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 maximizing 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 maximize opportunities and minimize risks across marketplace business units, drive consumer demand, margin and optimize overall marketplace inventory health.

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    The Company
    HQ: Beaverton, OR
    73,000 Employees
    Year Founded: 1972

    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. Take your first step at nike.com/careers * 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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