Nike · 1 week ago
Lead Business Planner - NA - City Specialty - NYHQ
New York, New York
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$104K/yr - $212K/yr
5+ years expNike is a global leader in athletic footwear and apparel, and they are seeking a Lead Business Planner for City Specialty. This role is critical in defining and meeting consumer demand through strategic sales, receipt, and inventory planning while collaborating with various teams to drive profitable growth.
ApparelE-CommerceFashionLifestyleProduct DesignRetailSporting Goods
Responsibilities
Define and lead multi-season sales, receipt, and inventory plans for an influential portfolio of accounts to serve consumer demand, while adjusting and aligning based on evolving targets
Build hypotheses and data driven analysis, translate insights into action through problem-solving and critical thinking skills
Forecast consumer demand, planning optimal supply, and meeting financial expectations
Set tops-down plans for key business dimensions across both Gross-to-Net and Stock & Sales that balance consumer demand, partner strategies, and align with the Consumer Architecture
Inform franchise/style plans, financial forecasts, and end-to-end inventory forecasts
Reconcile forecasts, recap business results, and clearly depict decision impacts with cross-functional and leadership teams
Lead and conduct internal/external seasonal financial account meetings while providing overall context to seasonal plans
Qualification
Required
5+ years' experience in retail, planning and/or product management
Strong ability to influence & work constructively with others by communicating effectively. Listens actively and contributes to advance the conversation
Outstanding written/verbal communication, analytical capabilities, and attention to detail
Ability to collate and understand relevant market data that integrates and informs the sales plan; assessing risk and solving problems to deliver business results
Strong command of Retail metrics including Retail Sales, ST%, WOS, Inventories (marketplace + DC), Revenue and Margin with the ability to manipulate data for efficient outcome
In-depth knowledge of consumers, competitors, and retail trends; knowledge of sports apparel and footwear market preferred
Advanced capabilities in Excel
Bachelor's degree in Business or related field. Will accept any suitable combination of education, experience and training
Preferred
Knowledge of sports apparel and footwear market preferred
Company
Nike
Nike is a retail brand that provides the sale of apparel, footwear, sports equipment, and accessory products.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (340)
2024 (302)
2023 (328)
2022 (543)
2021 (426)
2020 (253)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$239MKey Investors
Pershing Square Capital Management
2024-08-17Post Ipo Equity· $239M
1980-12-02IPO
Leadership Team
Elliott Hill
President and Chief Executive Officer
Muge Erdirik Dogan
EVP & Chief Technology Officer, NIKE, Inc.
Recent News
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