Manager, NVS Allocation, EMEA

Hilversum - Netherlands

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

WHO YOULL WORK WITH

Collaborates closely with Merchandising Assortment Planning Location Planning & Space Planning to connect strategy & execution. Additionally partners with MSC Managers & Store Leadership Teams to optimize end-to-end product flow. Aligns with Full Price Allocation counterparts to share learnings & create synergy. Leads across the broader Nike Value community influencing beyond direct reporting lines & representing Allocation in senior-level forums. This role reports into the NVS Allocation Director managing a team of 3-5 people.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

With a focus on SPORT youll translate business strategies into actionable goals & drive execution through your team. You think in systems connecting product process & people to anticipate impact streamline flow & enable better decisions.

Youll foster a culture of ownership accountability & curiosity empowering your team to act with clarity while maintaining high standards & strong follow-through. As an ambassador for the Allocation function youll represent the team in senior-level discussions confidently influencing across levels building strong relationships & adapting your communication style to match your audience from store teams to Senior Leadership. You bring clarity context & courage to every conversation including when the message is tough.

Youll drive continuous improvement across processes tools & cross-functional ways of working collaborating closely with Merchandising Planning Marketplace Supply Chain (MSC) & Store Operations (SSP) to build an agile & connected retail ecosystem.

The ideal candidate should demonstrate the below criteria;

Solid experience in Retail Allocation Store Management Retail Operations or related in-season business management.
Proven experience leading & developing teams with a focus on empowerment & accountability.
Strong business acumen analytical skills & retail math capability.
Exceptional communication skills able to simplify complexity tailor messaging to the audience & confidently present to senior leadership & cross-functional partners.
Demonstrated stakeholder management skills; builds trust quickly & drives alignment across diverse perspectives.
Strong systems thinking understands dependencies anticipates tradeoffs & designs solutions that benefit the entire value chain.
High tolerance for ambiguity; ability to lead through change with confidence clarity & purpose.
Continuous improvement mindset challenges the status quo & drives practical scalable innovation.
Deep passion for retail product flow & unlocking potential in people & process.

WHAT YOULL WORK ON

Key Responsibilities:

Business Driver :

Accountable for Allocation KPIs across assigned business areas.
Lead weekly trade for your business area connecting insights to action & maintaining focus on strategic priorities.
Identify risks & opportunities providing proactive recommendations to partners & senior stakeholders.
Communicate business performance clearly in both formal presentations & informal settings tailoring the level of detail to your audience.

Decision Maker :

Drive solution-oriented decisions grounded in data & context.
Empower allocators to own & communicate their business calls with confidence & clarity.
Model effective prioritization in fast-paced environments ensuring stakeholders always understand the why behind decisions.
Navigate cross-functional complexities with strong stakeholder alignment & transparent communication.

Team Leader :

Build coach & inspire a high-performing team.
Deliver feedback with empathy & courage celebrating wins addressing gaps early & promoting learning.
Develop future Nike leaders by modeling ownership curiosity & end-to-end accountability.
Support team members in presenting their work confidently to partners & leadership

Systems Thinker:

Connect cross-functional dots to strengthen process & flow from buy to store.
Lead or sponsor projects introducing new tools or processes; influence adoption through clear communication & stakeholder engagement.
Champion continuous improvement seeking simplicity scalability & better ways of working across functions.
Anticipate upstream/downstream impacts & bring stakeholders together to solve interconnected problems.

Culture Builder :

Foster psychological safety through openness inclusion & respect.
Create a feedback-rich culture where tough conversations are handled constructively & transparently.
Build strong trusting relationships across the matrix showing up as a reliable credible & solutions-focused partner.
Role-model Nikes values: courage collaboration accountability & obsession with consumer & team success.

Required Experience:

Manager

WHO YOULL WORK WITHCollaborates closely with Merchandising Assortment Planning Location Planning & Space Planning to connect strategy & execution. Additionally partners with MSC Managers & Store Leadership Teams to optimize end-to-end product flow. Aligns with Full Price Allocation counterparts to s...