WHO YOU'LL WORK WITH
This role sits within Nike Japan's Demand Supply Management (DSM) team and reports to the Nike Japan Nike Marketplace (NMP) Planning Director. You'll collaborate with the Marketplace Unit and cross-functional teams including Assortment Planning, Merchandising, Finance, Inventory Operations, and Business Units. You'll also partner with Asia Pacific Latin America (APLA) teams to support forecast reviews, process optimization, and system enhancements.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
We're seeking a strategic planner with strong analytical skills and deep retail financial expertise. You excel in fast-paced, collaborative environments and use data to influence decisions and align stakeholders. Your insights will shape business strategy and drive inventory productivity across Nike Japan.
Minimum 6 years' experience in Buying, Planning, Allocation and/or Vendor Sales for a multi-store retailer or Financial Planning experience with other apparel/footwear wholesale organization
Bachelor's degree in business or related field.
Solid understanding of retail math, including gross margin and profitability planning
Proven ability to communicate and influence across teams
Advanced Excel skills (formulas, pivot tables, spreadsheets) and proficiency in Microsoft Office
Experience interpreting customer behavior, competitor activity, and retail trends; knowledge of the sportswear and footwear market is a plus
Fluent in English and Japanese, with strong written and verbal communication skills
WHAT YOU'LL WORK ON
You'll lead seasonal financial planning for Strategic Partner, using consumer insights and market trends to shape demand and inventory strategies. Your work will align cross-functional teams and drive revenue, margin, and inventory efficiency.
Develop and manage rolling four-season open-to-buy forecasts (sales, inventory, margin)
Adjust financial plans based on performance and evolving targets
Build integrated strategies with Finance, Analytics, Assortment Planning, Inventory Operations, Marketing, Supply Chain, and Merchandising
Create marketplace capacity plans and identify growth opportunities
Partner with Assortment Planners to align pre-season targets and develop reconciled merchandise and assortment plans
Monitor KPIs such as inventory weeks on hand (WOH), turns, and cancellations to meet goals
Prepare monthly and seasonal financial plans, including net ship projections in units and value, aligned with Nike's inventory strategy
Lead planning alignment meetings with stakeholders and Marketplace Unit (MPU) leaders
Build scenario plans to assess risks, opportunities, and manage inventory liquidation
Use planning tools and forecasts to anticipate trends and develop KPI-driven strategies (e.g., traffic, conversion rates)
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