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Sr. Supply & Inventory Planner – Global Football (Soccer)

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Nike

2mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Mid Level
  • Logistics
  • Beaverton

AI generated summary

  • You need a bachelor's in business or supply chain, 3+ years in supply planning, strong analytical and communication skills, Excel proficiency, and preferably experience with SAP/APO.
  • You will plan and execute supply and inventory strategies, collaborate with stakeholders, manage purchase orders, analyze challenges, and drive clarity using key business metrics.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in business / supply chain or related field Will accept any suitable combination of education, experience and training
  • Minimum of 3 years of supply & inventory planning, demand planning or other supply chain experience required
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced, results-oriented environment
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills, including meeting facilitation, presentations and storytelling
  • Ability to pivot from numbers into action-oriented insights, strong analytical skills and finding relevant information within large data sets and create executive story
  • Ability to build strong working relationships with cross functional and consumer team partners, strong influencing skills including experience collaborating with virtual teams
  • Detail oriented and self-motivated, with strong organizational skills (multi-tasking)
  • High level of proficiency with MS Office, including Microsoft Word and Advanced Excel skills, including complex formulas, pivot tables, & macros
  • Experience with SAP/APO, Cognos or other advanced planning systems is preferred
  • Experience in a licensed, wholesale apparel, footwear, or equipment organization is preferred

Responsibilities

  • This role will support and participate in planning execution, serving as the GSA’s point of contact for supply & inventory planning needs for TEAM and Licensed Football (Soccer).
  • This candidate will ensure products are planned in close coordination with key stakeholders, where you will obsess and evaluate risks and opportunities, escalate challenges and tradeoffs, and communicate all relevant updates across forums to drive positive business results.
  • As a centralized function, you will partner with a wide variety of Global & Geo cross-functional partners to execute supply & inventory decisions for all of Global Football.
  • This candidate will evaluate on-time delivery for both Promo & Retail, supply & demand signals across Nike’s consumer code, make business tradeoff decisions and will need to understand the balance of maximizing revenue, inventory and margin.
  • The ideal candidate will bring a proactive and action-oriented approach towards solving problems, bring stakeholders together, embrace change and thrive in a complex and fast-moving environment.
  • This individual will work in an ambiguous environment and may be asked to help evolve & refine our current operating model.
  • This candidate should have an affinity for storytelling and should have strong influencing and collaboration skills.
  • A typical day/week includes multi-season and iterative planning processes to ensure Nike’s Global Football assortment is planned & purchased on the appropriate timelines.
  • This plan will work in conjunction with each Geography’s marketplace supply strategy and will help support varied supply & inventory KPIs across the globe.
  • You will be responsible for executing and managing supply commitments through the creation of purchase orders (POs) for the procurement of Nike’s finished goods and will partner with manufacturing on buy exceptions.
  • You will maintain changes to POs, including updates to delivery, price and ultimate destination and will be expected to communicate those changes and impacts across the Organization.
  • You will analyze how to proactively identify challenges, craft a story around those challenges and ultimately drive clarity for key stakeholders using key business metrics.
  • You will be asked to be the subject matter expert (SME) on projects and support key initiatives that impact our day-to-day business.

FAQs

What is the primary focus of the Sr. Supply & Inventory Planner role?

The primary focus is to manage end-to-end supply and inventory decisions for Global Football (Soccer) apparel, ensuring close coordination with key stakeholders and executing supply plans to meet business objectives.

What qualifications are required for this position?

A Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain, or a related field is required, along with a minimum of 3 years of supply and inventory planning experience.

Is experience with specific planning systems important for this role?

Yes, experience with SAP/APO, Cognos, or other advanced planning systems is preferred.

Will the planner be responsible for creating purchase orders?

Yes, the planner will execute and manage supply commitments through the creation of purchase orders (POs) for the procurement of finished goods.

What skills are important for success in this position?

Strong verbal and written communication skills, analytical skills, the ability to build relationships with cross-functional teams, attention to detail, and advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel are important for success.

Who will this role report to?

This role will report to the Global Football Director.

What kind of work environment does this position require?

The position requires a fast-paced, results-oriented environment where the individual must thrive in complexity and ambiguity.

How will the planner collaborate with other teams?

The planner will partner frequently with geography planning and supply chain teams, global supply planning, demand planning, delivery excellence, manufacturing teams, global sourcing, and merchandising teams.

Are there growth opportunities within the GSA organization?

Yes, as part of the Global Football team under the GSA organization, there are opportunities for growth and collaboration across different sports and functions.

What is the expected work schedule for this position?

While the job description does not specify an exact work schedule, it implies that the role will likely involve flexibility to meet the demands of the business, particularly around product launches and inventory management.

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Nike

Retail & Consumer Goods
Industry
10,001+
Employees
1972
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Nike is a multinational corporation primarily engaged in the design, development, manufacturing, and worldwide marketing and sales of footwear, apparel, equipment, accessories, and services. Their ultimate mission is to bring inspiration and innovation to every athlete in the world, where "if you have a body, you are an athlete." Nike's purpose is to create groundbreaking sport innovations, design products that help athletes of all levels reach their full potential, and promote an active and healthy lifestyle globally. Through their products and initiatives, Nike aims to empower athletes and inspire positive change in communities, fostering a culture of inclusivity, sustainability, and excellence in sports and beyond.

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