Allocator, Pacific

Become a Part of the NIKE, Inc. Team
NIKE, Inc. does more than outfit the world's best athletes.
It is a place to explore potential, obliterate boundaries and push out the edges of what can be.
The company looks for people who can grow, think, dream and create.
Its culture thrives by embracing diversity and rewarding imagination.
The brand seeks achievers, leaders and visionaries.
At NIKE, Inc. it's about each person bringing skills and passion to a challenging and constantly evolving game.
The NIKE, Inc. Supply Chain team is the engine that propels product around the world.
Supply Chain experts ensure that every year, almost a billion units of footwear, apparel and equipment arrive at the right place, at the right time.
To ensure this complex job goes off without a hitch, Supply Chain teams work with a network of more than 50 distribution centers, thousands of accounts, and more than 100,000 retail stores worldwide — making the impossible happen every single day.
WHO YOU'LL WORK WITH
This role will be part of the Demand and Supply Management team, reporting directly to the Director of Nike Direct Stores Planning for Pacific and will work closely with the Allocations team, Merchandise Financial Planner, Location Planner and In Season Analyst on a weekly, monthly and seasonal basis.
This role will build strong partnerships with cross-functional teams across Marketplace Operations, Stores and Retail Teams and our Distribution Centre to ensure that product flows into store as planned to maintain healthy inventory to deliver our financial goals.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
The candidate needs to be a strong team player, with an analytical and data-driven mindset.
The success of our team relies on Allocators who have strong attention to detail and clear communication, who can operate in a fast-paced environment to consistently prioritize workload to achieve set timelines.
To be successful, you will need:
Minimum 2 years of experience with sales, stock & inventory management.
Allocation experience preferable.Tertiary qualification in Business Management and Administration, Supply Chain, Economics or a related discipline is highly desired.Competency in using Microsoft Office Suite, with knowledge in Excel.
Experience in Just Enough or any other planning software is highly desirable.
A strong work ethic; and willingness to learn.
Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.Strong communication skills and confidence to engage with multiple cross-functional teams.WHAT YOU'LL WORK ON
You will be an integral part of the team delivering the right product, to the right stores, at the right time.
As an Allocator, you will work closely with product and collaborate with multiple stakeholders to ensure our strategic seasonal plans are executed on a weekly basis to serve our consumer.
Responsible for executing daily receipt plans in line with the sales and store capacity forecasts and will use historical sales data, current trends and insights and future promotional plans to ensure the right product mix is maintained in store.Assist in weekly reporting including consumer, gender and category sales and sell thru, and stock to sales analysis to drive allocation direction in line with broader business strategy.Support pre-season planning by executing seasonal allocation load ins to launch new seasonal products.Support with in-season trade risk and opportunity actions in line with your allocation portfolio.Assist in inventory management across seasonal contracts and aged inventory.Assist with building and loading new store assortments and opening inventory plans.Be a key stakeholder in developing and elevating allocation processes with a broad team across our local, Geography and Territory teams.NIKE, Inc. is a growth company that looks for team members to grow with it.
Nike offers a generous total rewards package, casual work environment, a diverse and inclusive culture, and an electric atmosphere for professional development.
No matter the location, or the role, every Nike employee shares one galvanizing mission: To bring inspiration and innovation to every athlete* in the world.
NIKE, Inc. is committed to employing a diverse workforce.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability.
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