WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH
The International Planning team drives end-to-end business planning across global markets outside of the US and China, partnering with teams across EMEA, APLA, and LATAM. This role is part of the Korea business, working closely with the Integrated Marketplace Director in Seoul and reporting to the International Planning Director based in the Netherlands.
You will collaborate cross-functionally with Finance, Merchandising, Supply Chain, and Commercial teams to align demand, inventory, and financial targets, while contributing to a globally connected planning function.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
The ideal candidate is a data-driven and commercially minded planner who thrives in a fast-paced, matrixed global environment. They bring strong analytical capabilities, a solid foundation in retail math, and the ability to translate data into actionable insights that drive business performance.
This individual demonstrates strong ownership, attention to detail, and the ability to influence cross-functional partners. They are comfortable navigating ambiguity, proactively identifying risks and opportunities, and contributing to both operational execution and strategic planning. Experience working in a global or multi-market environment is highly valued.
- 5-7 years of experience in planning, merchandising, finance, or a related field
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Economics, or a related discipline (or equivalent experience)
- Strong understanding of retail KPIs and planning metrics with hands-on experience in forecasting and financial planning
- Advanced Excel skills (including complex formulas, pivot tables, and data visualization); experience with Power Query or macros is a plus
- Experience in Direct-to-Consumer or global business environments preferred
WHAT YOU’LL WORK ON
You will drive marketplace planning and forecasting across the Korea wholesale business, ensuring alignment between demand, inventory, and financial targets. You will partner closely with cross-functional teams to optimize performance and deliver actionable insights that support business growth and profitability. You will:
- Execute open-to-buy planning processes to manage inventory and drive marketplace performance across categories
- Lead seasonal planning through the Merchandise Financial Planning process, aligning sales, inventory, and margin targets
- Build and maintain detailed forecasts in partnership with Merchandising, Commercial, and Finance teams
- Prepare and present weekly, monthly, and quarterly business reviews, analyzing performance against plan and forecast
- Proactively identify risks and opportunities across sales, inventory, and order book, and recommend actions to optimize business outcomes
- Collaborate across channels within the integrated marketplace to improve profitability through shared inventory strategies
- Partner with global planning teams to develop tools, reporting, and processes that enhance visibility and operational efficiency
- Represent planning in cross-functional and external meetings when required
Skills Required
- 5-7 years of experience in planning, merchandising, finance, or a related field
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Economics, or a related discipline (or equivalent experience)
- Strong understanding of retail KPIs and planning metrics with hands-on experience in forecasting and financial planning
- Advanced Excel skills (including complex formulas, pivot tables, and data visualization)
- Experience with Power Query or macros
- Experience in Direct-to-Consumer or global business environments
- Experience working in a global or multi-market environment
Nike Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with a company match is complemented by options such as a Mega Backdoor Roth and deferred compensation for eligible earners. Financial coaching and structured savings programs support long-term financial security.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — An Employee Stock Purchase Plan with a stock discount sits alongside broad-based equity vehicles like RSUs and non-qualified stock options. These avenues expand wealth-building opportunities beyond base pay.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave includes maternity and paternity time, recently expanded in the U.S. to 16 weeks and extended to part-time retail teammates. Additional supports include childcare assistance at select locations and family-building benefits such as fertility, surrogacy, and adoption.
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