Allocator, NA

WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH

You will partner cross functionally with Assortment Planning, Merchandising Planning, Commercial Planning, Location Planning, Merchandising, Market Place Operations and Brand teams.

* Hiring for multiple roles

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We are looking for an Allocator to deliver Consumer x FOP driven plans to achieve channel financial targets including Revenue, Margin, Inventory, and Profitability through optimizing seasonal, monthly and weekly flow to maximize in-stock rates and mitigate lost demand. 

• Ability to concisely present complex information/recommendations in meaningful terms to various audiences

• A deep understanding of how to use data to drive decisions and communicate business needs effectively.

• Demonstrated experience in allocation planning and understanding of financial, product and inventory planning

• Strong understanding of merchandise, consumer, and FOP as it relates to Nike Direct strategy

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree and minimum of 2 years directly relevant work experience Note: One of the following alternatives may be accepted: PhD or Law + 1 yr; Masters + 0-3 yrs; Associates degree + 1-3 yrs; High School + 3-5 yrs

WHAT YOU’LL WORK ON

• Set seasonal flow plan and allocation plan based on seasonal initiatives, key consumer priorities, door level strategy, and revenue drivers.

• Develop style/color/size level load-in and replenishment for all doors.  Monitor store performance weekly and adjust allocation units as needed performance vs plan variance

• Partner w/ x-functional partners to identify opportunities and execute in-season x-channel trade activities to maximize full-price sales

• Maintain and balance healthy inventory levels w/ optimal Weeks of Supply (WOS) for key consumer x FOP x channel across the fleet

• Influence Assortment Planning team on size curve opportunities during pre-season order entry

• Supports timely and accurate execution in support of New Store Openings

• Partner with the Merchandise Planner and Merchandising to prioritize allocation of essential and seasonal product across channels

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