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Beaverton, VT
Full-time | Sales - Inside
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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. knows how to sell sneakers. And apparel. And just about everything an athlete could need. The Nike Sales teams are the front line for getting these products into customer hands. Through sustained relationships with wholesale partners around the world — from a specialty store in Rome to a department store in midtown Manhattan — Nike Sales delivers the products, experiences and brand stories that define the brand. Nike’s success begins with the best sales team in the industry, one that deeply appreciates the consumer, the marketplace, and the products.
DescriptionJoin Nike’s Demand and Supply Management (DSM) team. As a Business Planner for North America sales, you'll collaborate with account and key stakeholders to develop and manage the financial & merchandise plans for a key strategic partner across all categories, genders, and business units. This includes:Pre-seasonDevelop the topline plan for the total account, including retail sales, receipts, inventory, margin, and turn aligned against the seasonal wholesale plan
Drive Collaboration and include input from key stakeholders including the Account, Sales, Planning, Category, and Merchandising to gain agreement on financial plans
Create informed plans against categories, gender, and business units (FW/APP/EQ)
Establish monthly sales and inventory plans for B&M doors & Digital
In-season Identify potential opportunities and / or risks in the business against inventory plans; develop actionable recommendations for execution
Create & manage monthly (rolling 12 months) OTB forecast (sales, inventory, margin, turn) against plan dimensions of category, gender, business unit for the account; adjust plans if necessary Scorecard weekly results to plan
Post-season Develop topline business review of business vs. plan and LY - sales, margin, inventory, and turn
Share business review with account, account team and internal cross functional partners
Recap bookings gross to net
QualificationsBachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Sales, Fashion, Marketing or a related field
5+ years' experience in Buying, Planning, Allocation and/or Vendor Sales for a multi-store retailer
Solid understanding of retail metrics
Ability to create monthly reports, style-level sales plans, track promotional calendar/events and pre-meeting prep
Strong and demonstrated ability to effectively communicate, both verbal and written
Experience in developing an understanding of customers, competitors and retail trends; knowledge of sports apparel and footwear market preferred
Ability to interpret financial sales data to make decisions and recommendations that impact the business
Strong 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
Strong team player and ability to work with the cross functional partners and senior management on all aspects of the business
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.
NIKE, Inc. is committed to employing a diverse workforce. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability.
Job ID 00405998
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. knows how to sell sneakers. And apparel. And just about everything an athlete could need. The Nike Sales teams are the front line for getting these products into customer hands. Through sustained relationships with wholesale partners around the world — from a specialty store in Rome to a department store in midtown Manhattan — Nike Sales delivers the products, experiences and brand stories that define the brand. Nike’s success begins with the best sales team in the industry, one that deeply appreciates the consumer, the marketplace, and the products.
DescriptionJoin Nike’s Demand and Supply Management (DSM) team. As a Business Planner for North America sales, you'll collaborate with account and key stakeholders to develop and manage the financial & merchandise plans for a key strategic partner across all categories, genders, and business units. This includes:Pre-seasonDevelop the topline plan for the total account, including retail sales, receipts, inventory, margin, and turn aligned against the seasonal wholesale plan
Drive Collaboration and include input from key stakeholders including the Account, Sales, Planning, Category, and Merchandising to gain agreement on financial plans
Create informed plans against categories, gender, and business units (FW/APP/EQ)
Establish monthly sales and inventory plans for B&M doors & Digital
In-season Identify potential opportunities and / or risks in the business against inventory plans; develop actionable recommendations for execution
Create & manage monthly (rolling 12 months) OTB forecast (sales, inventory, margin, turn) against plan dimensions of category, gender, business unit for the account; adjust plans if necessary Scorecard weekly results to plan
Post-season Develop topline business review of business vs. plan and LY - sales, margin, inventory, and turn
Share business review with account, account team and internal cross functional partners
Recap bookings gross to net
QualificationsBachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Sales, Fashion, Marketing or a related field
5+ years' experience in Buying, Planning, Allocation and/or Vendor Sales for a multi-store retailer
Solid understanding of retail metrics
Ability to create monthly reports, style-level sales plans, track promotional calendar/events and pre-meeting prep
Strong and demonstrated ability to effectively communicate, both verbal and written
Experience in developing an understanding of customers, competitors and retail trends; knowledge of sports apparel and footwear market preferred
Ability to interpret financial sales data to make decisions and recommendations that impact the business
Strong 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
Strong team player and ability to work with the cross functional partners and senior management on all aspects of the business
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.
NIKE, Inc. is committed to employing a diverse workforce. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability.
Job ID 00405998