Job Description
Lead, Merchandise Financial Planner- NA Jordan
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, Inc. it’s about each person bringing skills and passion to a challenging and constantly evolving game.
The NIKE, Inc. Supply Chain team is the engine that propels product around the world. Supply Chain experts ensure that every year, almost a billion units of footwear, apparel and equipment arrive at the right place, at the right time. To ensure this complex job goes off without a hitch, Supply Chain teams work with a network of more than 50 distribution centers, thousands of accounts, and more than 100,000 retail stores worldwide — making the impossible happen every single day.
Level 40
WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH
You will work both within the Nike/Jordan DSM function and across the cross-functional organization, including internal and external stakeholders, Consumer MFP, MPO, Finance, and others to deliver top-down financial business forecasts for pre-season and in-season. Your focus is to understand and share trade-off actions that ultimately drive consumer demand, maximize Jordan and Partner margin, and optimize inventory health.
*Hiring 4 roles supporting different areas across Jordan Brand NA*
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
As the Jordan Brand Merchandise Financial Planning Manager for MPU, you play a critical role in defining, shaping, and meeting consumer demand. You are responsible for defining and leading multi-season sales, receipt, and inventory plans for MPU to serve consumer demand, while adjusting and aligning based on evolving targets. You can build hypotheses and data driven analysis, translate insights into action through problem-solving and critical thinking skills. You possess a deep understanding of the marketplace, product and inventory planning with actions grounded in qualitative research, data, and insights to support your view. You are a great collaborator who proactively builds positive relationships across the organization. Using your strong financial and commercial acuity, you show good judgment in making decisions and problem solving.
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5+ years’ experience in retail, planning and/or product management
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Strong ability to influence & work constructively with others by communicating effectively. Listens actively and contributes to advance the conversation.
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Outstanding written/verbal communication, analytical capabilities, and attention to detail
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Ability to collate and understand relevant market data that integrates and informs the Merchandise Financial Plan; assessing risk and solving problems to deliver business results
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Strong command of Retail metrics including Retail Sales, ST%, WOS, Inventories (marketplace + DC), Revenue and Margin with the ability to manipulate data for efficient outcome
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In-depth knowledge of consumers, competitors, and retail trends; knowledge of sports apparel and footwear market preferred.
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Advanced capabilities in Excel
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Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree and minimum of 6 years directly relevant work experience Note: One of the following alternatives may be accepted: PhD or Law + 3 yrs; Masters + 4 yrs; Associates degree + 6 yrs; High School + 7 yrs
WHAT YOU’LL WORK ON
If this is you, you will serve as the Merchandise Financial Planning Lead to Jordan Brand’s MPU, working cross-functionally to forecast consumer demand, plan optimal supply, incorporate brand merchandising strategy, and meet financial expectations. You will set tops-down plans for key business dimensions across both Gross-to-Net and Stock & Sales that balance consumer demand, partner strategies, and align with the Consumer Architecture. Your plans will inform franchise/style plans, financial forecasts, and end-to-end inventory forecasts. You’ll reconcile forecasts, recap business results, and clearly depict decision impacts with cross-functional and leadership teams. You will also lead and conduct internal/external seasonal financial account meetings while providing overall context to seasonal plans.
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You will be an integral part of the Jordan Brand family, working in a fast pace, multi-functional environment with exposure to various levels of leadership
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Define and manage multi season Merchandise Financial Plan leading with consumer demand, tied to Retail Sales and Inventory KPI’s
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Present to key stakeholders the risks and opportunities against current state of the business and speak to how/why forecasts are evolving
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Adjust and align Merchandise Financial Plan to brand architecture and strategy based on targets and actuals
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Participate in seasonal key moments and gates – Quarterly Business Reviews, NA Nike/Jordan CODE Moments, external account facing moments, etc.
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 Tags
Work experience placement, Casual work, Seasonal work, Worldwide,