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Nike Senior, Marketplace Planner Converse GC in Shanghai, China
Job Accountabilities:
This candidate will be a key driver across multiple functional expertise in Converse Planning Value Stores and will be leading in Forecast Planning, Buying, Promotion and Inventory management. It is an E2E fast-paced direct to consumer role that includes forward looking strategy and portfolio planning, derivation of rolling OTB / pre-season buys, and in-season execution. He/She has to be comfortable working thru uncertainties, and be able to lead cross functional conversations, balancing business KPIs around Revenue, Margin and Inventory. He/She will also work in close partnership with Value GM, in collaboration with functional stakeholders in Finance, Merchandising, Inventory Management and Channel Retail Teams.
Key Responsibilities:
Seasonal Gates
Pre-Season; Partnership with finance on R/O scenario planning with Read & React, driving focus around key levers
In-Season Management; Collaboration with team on inventory & promotional plans ensuring our stores deliver against budgeted plans, in line to Revenue, Margin & Inventory targets
Mid-Range; Working thru inventory dynamics, rolling visibility and operational feasibility to align on OTB and buy plans (skus, depth, md, st%). Partnership with Product/Merchandising on adoption on range of products to serve Value consumers
-Long-Range; CSR planning and AOP/Budgeting with focus around Retail KPIs and Portfolio management
Planning Innovation
Drive improved visibility in Rolling Stock to Sales Plan to decision making in buy gates
Partnership with Planning/Supply Chain stakeholders on process and implementation to short-lead time buys
Collaboration with Merchandising on Rebuy/Seasonal Buy process for CVS – Calendar, SKU Range, Product Needs
Improve system implementation in allocation and promotional calendar
Demonstrate flexibility and driving implementation to different areas of focus in lieu of business dynamics and shifts
Team Driver
Foster effective teamwork, and in connecting the dots between multiple functional areas of expertise
Driving influence in decision making across different functions, validated thru business vision, strategies and plans
Job Qualifications:
Strong team player and ability to work with cross functional partners and senior management on all aspects of the business. Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate and influence others in a matrix organization
Advanced knowledge of MS office applications; proficiency in Excel including creating spreadsheets, complex formulas, pivot tables, etc.
Knowledge and experience in retail math and merchandising planning.
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