Allocator, NA

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Allocator - Nike NA Stores

Beaverton PHK, North America

WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH

You will report to Manager, Allocation and will work cross functionally to deliver best in class retail with Assortment Planning (Planning), Merchandising, Marketplace Supply Chain (MSC), Location Planning (LP), Space Planning (SP), and various Sport teams to deliver the intended assortment every season to Nike North America Stores.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We are looking for an Allocation Planner to deliver the Sport Offense driven plans to achieve channel financial targets including Revenue, Margin, Market Share, Inventory Health and Profitability through optimizing seasonal, monthly and weekly flow to maximize in-stock rates with the correct depth, sizing, and assortment of product.

Candidate must be strong in driving their own business but also soliciting and receiving feedback from the various cross-functional partners to deliver the above desired KPIs to Nike, Inc. 

WHAT YOU BRING

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, or related field. Will accept any suitable combination of education, experience and training.

• A minimum of 2 years directly relevant work experience.

• Strong understanding of retail math and the complexity of balancing KPIs across retail stores and the supply chain and can demonstrate experience in allocation planning and understanding of financial, product and inventory planning.

• Ability to concisely present complex information/recommendations in meaningful terms to various audiences and a deep understanding of how to use data to drive decisions and communicate business needs effectively.

• Strong understanding of merchandise, consumer, and Sport as it relates to our “Win Now” Nike, Inc strategy.

WHAT YOU'LL WORK ON

• Set seasonal flow plan and allocation plan based on seasonal initiatives, key consumer priorities, door level strategy, and revenue drivers and deliver the right depth of product, right sizing, and the right timing of product in retail stores.

• Develop style/color/size level load-in and replenishment for all doors.  Monitor store performance weekly and adjust allocation units as needed performance vs plan variance.

• Partner with cross-functional partners to identify opportunities and execute In-Season cross-channel trade activities to maximize full-price sales across both Digital and Stores.

• Maintain and balance healthy inventory levels with ideal Weeks of Supply (WOS) for each Sport Offense across NA Stores.

• Influence Assortment Planning team on size curve opportunities and necessary depth of inventory during pre-season order entry.

• Influence Merchandising in pre-season moments to provide more data points and a POV on the future product assortment by Sport Offense, door tier and location.

• Supports timely and accurate execution of New Store Openings

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 an equal opportunity employer. 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.