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Toronto, Ontario, Canada, VT

Full-time

About the job

Are you looking for an opportunity to work and build a strong career with one of the coolest brands in the world?

We at NIKE Canada are currently looking for an exceptionally talented Senior Planner for our Retail Assortment team, Canada HQ, Downtown Toronto, ON to support our Nike stores across Canada.

Please note: This will be a Hybrid role (3 days in our Downtown Toronto Office & 2 days remote)

About Us:

Nike, Inc is one of the most recognized and leading brands in the world. We are the world’s leading innovator in athletic footwear, apparel, equipment, and accessories.

Along the way, Nike has established a strong Brand Portfolio with several wholly-owned subsidiaries including CONVERSE, JORDAN BRAND and NIKE GOLF.

Nike’s world headquarters is located in the United States near Beaverton, Oregon, a suburb of Portland. Nike operates all around the globe employing more than 75,000+ people across six continents.

Become a Part of the NIKE, Inc. Team

NIKE, Inc. does more than outfit the world's best athletes. It is a place to explore potential, obliterate boundaries and push out the edges of what can be. The company looks for people who can grow, think, dream and create. Its culture thrives by embracing diversity and rewarding imagination. The brand seeks achievers, leaders and visionaries. At Nike, it’s about each person bringing skills and passion to a challenging and constantly evolving game.

NIKE, Inc. does more than outfit the world's best athletes. It is a place to explore potential, obliterate boundaries and push out the edges of what can be. The company looks for people who can grow, think, dream and create. Its culture thrives by embracing diversity and rewarding imagination. The brand seeks achievers, leaders and visionaries. At Nike, it’s about each person bringing skills and passion to a challenging and constantly evolving game.

Be an ambassador of the Nike brand - everything we strand for: drive, determination, and an unyielding dedication to excellence every day! We're committed to making every consumer's experience a rewarding one, and as a member of our Nike Demand Supply Management team, your contributions will be a big part of our success!

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR:

We’re looking for a Senior Planning professional that will focus on Nike’s Value business in North America. This role will deliver assortment plans in collaboration with key cross-functional, geo and territory partners. The candidates need to have strong retail acumen and experience, as well as leadership and influencing skills.

WHAT WILL YOU WORK ON:

If this is you, you’ll be working with DSM, Merchandising and Analytics, supporting with forecasting for style-color level consumer demand and inventory for Nike products to maximize revenue, margin and optimize inventory. Understand product, marketplace, insights and marketing strategies to advise consumer demand and inventory forecasts.
You will use analytics, technology, data and cross-functional input to support product-based retail sales and inventory investment forecasts to advise merchandising, finance, marketing and Supply & Inventory Planning.

WHO WILL YOU WORK WITH:

In this role you will be an objective business partner to Merchandising, Allocation Planning, and Merchandise Financial Planning to help deliver clear, thoughtful, fact-based business decisions. You will collaborate and influence these key cross functional partners to inform pre-season and in-season risks & opportunities.

WHAT YOU WILL BRING?

• Bachelor's degree in Merchandising, Business or related subject area.

• 3 years retail experience in merchandise planning, company planning, merchandising, allocations or store operations.

• 2 years additional experience in lieu of degree.

• Proven track record in retail, assortment and/or merchandising planning, inclusive of scenario planning across revenue, margin and inventory.

• Ability to effectively communicate and influence others; efficiently communicate complex and/or sensitive topics and concepts to a wide and diverse audience.

• Comprehensive understanding of retail math; ability to interpret financial sales data to make decisions and recommendations that impact the business.

• Ability to develop style level plans that support seasonal financial plans and enhance brand story-telling.

• Experience in developing an understanding of customers, competitors and retail trends; knowledge of sports apparel and footwear market preferred.

• Experience working across multiple business platforms, including owned and partner businesses.

• Familiarity with merchandise and forecasting management systems.

• High level proficiency in Excel with a demonstrated history of developing tools and reports utilizing complex formulas, pivot tables, and other advanced functions.

• Ability to develop strong working relationships with management and external resources.

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.

If this is you, then please apply online with your most recent resume at your earliest opportunity. Selected candidates will be contacted for interviews.

In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, and the City of Toronto’s Accommodation Policy, accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.
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