About the Role
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The Stores Junior Planner will be part of a dynamic team, reporting directly to the Director of Demand and Supply Management. They will work closely with cross-functional teams across Operations, Brand, Visual Merchandising, and Retail on weekly, monthly, and seasonal basis.
Key Responsibilities
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* Build strong partnerships with cross-functional teams to deliver sales and inventory plans for Nike Value Stores and Company Store.
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* Forecast with agility to execute promotional plans, manage capacity levels during peak consumer moments, and lead clear communications across different cross-functional teams.
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* Work in a fast-paced environment to consistently prioritise workload and achieve set timelines.
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* Analyse data to identify gaps, opportunities, and drive actions to maximise sales and mitigate risks caused by being over and under capacity.
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Requirements
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* 1-2 years+ retail planning experience in a vertical retail business or similar with experience in store forecasting and promotional planning.
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* Strong understanding of financial metrics, retail KPIs, and product and inventory planning with exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
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* Bachelor's degree in business, finance, sales, retail, supply chain, economics, or related fields highly desired.
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* Strong influencing and stakeholder management experience and confidence to engage with multiple cross-functional teams.
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* Experience in using Microsoft Office Suite, with a focus on Excel, Outlook & PowerPoint, and knowledge of Just Enough or other planning software is highly desirable.
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About You
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* You will be an integral part of the team, leading the planning direction communications to Store Head Coaches and Regional District Manager.
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* You will work closely with Merchandise Financial Planner to align on in season and pre-season forecasts at a store level.
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Working Conditions
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* You will be responsible for forecasting and delivering on sales and inventory plans by managing capacity and stock receipts into stores.
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* You will manage the setup and communication of store promotions with Stores and the Direct Marketing and Visual Merchandising teams.
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* You will produce and analyse weekly trade reports to identify gaps, opportunities, and drive actions.
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* You will work closely with Allocators to plan and execute store plans, as well as the In Season Analyst to identify ongoing promotions based on current or future high stock levels.
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* You will be the primary DSM partner for door openings and closures and represent planning in real estate meetings.
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What We Offer
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* A challenging and rewarding role in a dynamic team.
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* A competitive salary and benefits package.
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* The opportunity to develop your skills and career in a fast-paced environment.
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