Assortment Planner II, Sales GC

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Overview of the Job: Build seasonal SKU-level assortment financial and illustrative plans for a retail concept that ties to the business plans and targets.  Lead period analysis, including but not limited to style-level sell through to influence current and future seasons.

Reporting Line: MANAGER, GC SALES ASSTMT PLANNING

Key Partnership:

• NSP Retail Merchandising
• Sports Planning
• Sales Business Planning
• Account Partners

• Pre-season
  • Lead assortment pitch back session, get alignment with NSP merch and Sales team to balance biz and buzz
  • Deliver a qualified SKU-level assortment plan by door clusters base on APS, selling weeks and sell-thru forecast, align key style depth planning methodology internally
  • Drive concept Hindsight, summarize highlights and learnings, define risks and opportunities. Align planning guiding principle with X-function team
  • Build distinguish assortment plan for concept top doors to fulfill specific consumer needs
  • Build/refine a style-level plan to color based on marketplace strategies and opportunities; ensure plan reconciles with topline financial plan developed by the BP.

• In-season

• Lead period analysis, including but not limited to SKU-level sell through to influence current and future seasons.
  • Recommend actions to cross function partner based on sales performance

• Post-season
  • Recap the performance of the assortment including sell-through, color performance, and SKU productivity
  • Provide insights and recommendations to key stakeholders Merchandising/Sales/consumer planning for future season planning
  • Recap performance of key retail moments to provide insights for future planning

Job Qualifications:

• Buying, Planning, Assortment Planning experience with other apparel / footwear
• Comprehensive understanding of retail math
• Ability to create reports, style-level sales plans, track promotional calendar/events and pre-meeting prep
• Strong and demonstrated ability to effectively communicate and influence others
• Advanced knowledge of MS office applications; proficiency in Excel including creating spreadsheets, complex formulas, pivot tables, etc.
• 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

Critical Experiences Gained:

• Retail and Business Acumen
• Consumer Insight
• Product/Marketplace Knowledge
• Effectively communication and Influencing others
• 3+ years planning experience in fashion/fast fashion/Sports brands is a plus

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.