About the role
Job Accountabilities:
Work with TW sales team and finance team to build balanced business plan with the consideration of sales/margin/inventory to ensure the delivery of financial target and marketplace healthy for Nike wholesales business.
Initiate in-season management proposals to support business plans and cross functional alignment. Lead period analysis, including but not limited to product level sell through and overall sales/margin/ inventory study to influence current and future season planning.
Job Description Details:
Pre-season
Lead TW WS revenue forecast from marketplace capacity forecast for CSR & AOP and work with sales & finance team to drive aligned KPI, including Nike Rev. / retail sales / marketplace inventory, etc.
Initiate & facilitate yearly/seasonal in-season resource plan.
Work with Acct team & GC AP team to deliver aligned business plan through consumer code gates and support sports offense.
Support order book review and order adjustment process.
Work with GC AP & Acct team to support TW flex up/down, divert process for both Nike & Partner Inventory health.
Co-work with GC BP team and support GC sales EBP process and rolling plan submission.
In-season
Conduct weekly/monthly/seasonal business review and analysis of highlight or lowlight vs. plan, including traffic, sales, retail KPI, inventory and sports level & key product performance.
Work with Sales & Finance team to align Quarterly / monthly shipment plan and track closely to drive meaningful alignment & actions.
Track key product in-season performance to trigger cross season management plan.
Initiate and review sales programs to drive business result and align with cross functional team.
Initiate CXL/return plan to drive in-season product performance and marketplace inventory healthy.
Post-season
Recap seasonal sales performance & marketplace inventory status vs LY / plan.
Share business review insights with leadership and cross functional teams.
Job Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree or above in related field preferred
8+ years with demonstrated experiences on retail business planning. WHSL business experience is preferred.
Strong leadership as well as team collaboration capability. Able to work with the cross functional partners and senior management on all aspects of the business
High learning agility. Demonstrated capability on quick read & react to the dynamic marketplace environment
Skills & Tags
Aplyr's read
Nike is a global leader in sportswear, attracting talent passionate about innovation, design, and athletic culture.
What's promising
- •Nike's strong brand reputation offers job security and industry recognition.
- •Innovative product lines provide opportunities for creative professionals.
- •Global presence enables diverse career paths across regions and functions.
What to watch
- •Highly competitive environment may lead to high pressure and stress.
- •Complex corporate structure can slow decision-making processes.
- •Sustainability challenges persist despite ongoing initiatives.
Why Nike
- •Nike's culture emphasizes sports and innovation, appealing to athletic enthusiasts.
- •The company's collaborations with athletes and designers create unique product offerings.
- •Nike's investment in technology and digital marketing sets it apart in retail.
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About Nike
Nike, Inc. is a multinational corporation that designs, develops, manufactures, and markets footwear, apparel, equipment, and accessories. It is one of the world's largest suppliers of athletic shoes and apparel.
