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Job Location:
Beaverton, OR - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
4 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Title: Demand Planner 3
Location: Beaverton OR United States 97005
Work Type: Contractor Hybrid (On-site at WHQ; option to WFH Fridays)
Marketplace Pay Rate: USD $47.89 / hr
Summary
Nike is looking for someone with demand planning experience to forecast soccer for the North America geography. The focus will be on footwear with a small amount of branded apparel. Experience in forecasting retail math and stakeholder management are key to success in this role.
Additional Notes:
FTE leave coverage; end date likely staying as is
Degree preferred not required
3-5 years experience minimum in a demand planning role
Hands-on forecasting/planning experience required
Excel expertise required
Experience with other planning tools preferred
Good communication & storytelling skills required
Collaborative with strong stakeholder management skills
Preferred Experience:
Experience with larger/similar brands (Nike Kroger Adidas etc.)
Willingness to work on NAM Soccer forecasting for USA/Canada total marketplace
Team structure: 3 others reporting into Hiring Manager; cross-functional work with finance sales merchandising
Interview Rounds: 1-2
Responsibilities
Role Overview:
NIKE Inc. does more than outfit the worlds best athletes. The company looks for people who can grow think dream and create. Its culture thrives by embracing diversity and rewarding imagination. The Supply Chain team ensures almost a billion units of footwear apparel and equipment arrive at teams worldwide each year.
Key Responsibilities:
Establish end-to-end bottom-up assortment plans partnering with Merchandising Sales and Business Planning
Create pre-season style color plans supporting Nikes goals
Manage in-season optimization and seasonal rolling forecasts with account planning teams
Leverage statistical forecasting data science and innovative methods to improve planning decisions
Demonstrate expertise in assortment planning financial product and inventory planning
Influence and communicate effectively using data-driven storytelling
Think critically to assess style potential in the marketplace and quantify financial plan gaps
Problem-solve and develop accurate plans optimizing trade-offs and outcomes
Understand consumer and marketplace trends
Present financial plans forecasts and strategies in key meetings
Develop seasonal plans and monthly forecasts including sales margin and inventory at the style-color level
Partner with stakeholders across Geo and Global to optimize business health
Recap and analyze business against forecasts manage in-season sales and inventories
Support monthly and seasonal inventory planning and management
Actively manage product close-outs and aging inventory in partnership with account teams
Requirements
Bachelors degree preferred (alternatives: PhD or Law 1 yr; Masters 0-3 yrs)
Minimum 3-5 years experience directly relevant in demand planning
Strong demand planning forecasting retail math and stakeholder management skills
Hands-on experience with Excel; other planning tools preferred
Excellent communication and storytelling abilities
Collaborative mindset and ability to work cross-functionally
Skills
Demand Planning
Forecasting
Retail Math
Stakeholder Management
Location: Beaverton OR United States 97005
Work Type: Contractor Hybrid (On-site at WHQ; option to WFH Fridays)
Marketplace Pay Rate: USD $47.89 / hr
Summary
Nike is looking for someone with demand planning experience to forecast soccer for the North America geography. The focus will be on footwear with a small amount of branded apparel. Experience in forecasting retail math and stakeholder management are key to success in this role.
Additional Notes:
FTE leave coverage; end date likely staying as is
Degree preferred not required
3-5 years experience minimum in a demand planning role
Hands-on forecasting/planning experience required
Excel expertise required
Experience with other planning tools preferred
Good communication & storytelling skills required
Collaborative with strong stakeholder management skills
Preferred Experience:
Experience with larger/similar brands (Nike Kroger Adidas etc.)
Willingness to work on NAM Soccer forecasting for USA/Canada total marketplace
Team structure: 3 others reporting into Hiring Manager; cross-functional work with finance sales merchandising
Interview Rounds: 1-2
Responsibilities
Role Overview:
NIKE Inc. does more than outfit the worlds best athletes. The company looks for people who can grow think dream and create. Its culture thrives by embracing diversity and rewarding imagination. The Supply Chain team ensures almost a billion units of footwear apparel and equipment arrive at teams worldwide each year.
Key Responsibilities:
Establish end-to-end bottom-up assortment plans partnering with Merchandising Sales and Business Planning
Create pre-season style color plans supporting Nikes goals
Manage in-season optimization and seasonal rolling forecasts with account planning teams
Leverage statistical forecasting data science and innovative methods to improve planning decisions
Demonstrate expertise in assortment planning financial product and inventory planning
Influence and communicate effectively using data-driven storytelling
Think critically to assess style potential in the marketplace and quantify financial plan gaps
Problem-solve and develop accurate plans optimizing trade-offs and outcomes
Understand consumer and marketplace trends
Present financial plans forecasts and strategies in key meetings
Develop seasonal plans and monthly forecasts including sales margin and inventory at the style-color level
Partner with stakeholders across Geo and Global to optimize business health
Recap and analyze business against forecasts manage in-season sales and inventories
Support monthly and seasonal inventory planning and management
Actively manage product close-outs and aging inventory in partnership with account teams
Requirements
Bachelors degree preferred (alternatives: PhD or Law 1 yr; Masters 0-3 yrs)
Minimum 3-5 years experience directly relevant in demand planning
Strong demand planning forecasting retail math and stakeholder management skills
Hands-on experience with Excel; other planning tools preferred
Excellent communication and storytelling abilities
Collaborative mindset and ability to work cross-functionally
Skills
Demand Planning
Forecasting
Retail Math
Stakeholder Management
Required Skills:
STAKEHOLDER MANAGEMENT
Key Skills
- Forecasting
- Microsoft Access
- Math
- SAP
- Supply Chain Experience
- Analysis Skills
- SAP APO
- SAP Supply Chain Management
- Production Planning
- SAP ERP
- ERP Systems
- MRP
