NIKE, Inc

Lead Business Planner - Nike Canada

NIKE, Inc$97K — $146K *
Retail & Consumer Goods
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 6+ years of experience in retail, planning and/or product management
  • Bachelor's degree in business administration or related field, or equivalent experience
  • Strong influencing skills and effective communication
  • Outstanding analytical capabilities and attention to detail
  • Deep passion for retail with insight into market trends
  • Strong command of key retail metrics
  • In-depth knowledge of consumer behavior and retail trends, especially in sports apparel and footwear
  • Growth mindset with an eagerness to learn and improve
  • Advanced Excel skills

Responsibilities

  • Forecast consumer demand and plan optimal supply
  • Set top-down plans for business dimensions including Gross-to-Net and Stock & Sales
  • Maintain rolling forecasts capturing key market trends
  • Inform financial and inventory forecasts through detailed planning
  • Reconcile forecasts and recap business results with teams
  • Lead seasonal financial account meetings and provide context to plans
  • Collaborate across functions to drive demand and optimize inventory health

Benefits

  • Hybrid work arrangement with on-site days in Toronto HQ
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development
  • Collaborative team environment
  • Engagement with cross-functional teams including Sport Planners, Finance, and partners
  • Ability to influence and drive strategic actions in a well-known brand culture
Full Job Description
Please note: This is an individual contributor or People Leader/ Hybrid role based out of our Nike Canada Downtown Toronto HQ (Mondays to Thursdays on-site and Fridays, remote)

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

As a Lead Business Planner in Canada, you play a critical role in defining, shaping and meeting consumer demand. You are responsible for defining and leading multi-season sales, receipt, and inventory plans to serve consumer demand, while adjusting and aligning based on evolving targets. You can build hypotheses and data driven analysis, translate insights into action through problem-solving and critical thinking skills. You possess a deep understanding of the marketplace, product and inventory planning with actions grounded in qualitative research, data, and insights to support your view. You are a great collaborator who proactively builds positive relationships across the organization. Using your strong financial and commercial acuity, you show good judgment in making decisions and problem solving.

WHAT YOU WILL WORK ON

If this is you, you will work cross-functionally to forecast consumer demand, plan optimal supply, and meet financial expectations. You will 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. You will maintain monthly rolling forecasts at prescribed product grains that fully capture key Sport and marketplace trends. Your plans will inform franchise/style plans, financial forecasts, and end-to-end inventory forecasts. You'll reconcile forecasts, recap business results, and clearly depict decision impacts with cross-functional and leadership teams. You will also lead and conduct internal/external seasonal financial account meetings while providing overall context to seasonal plans.

WHO YOU WILL WORK WITH

The Lead Business Planner will report directly to the Senior Manager, Business Planning Canada. You will work both within the Nike Planning function and across the broader cross-functional organization including partnering closely with both internal and external partners, Sport Planners, MSC, Finance, and others to deliver top-down financial business targets both pre-season and in-season. Your focus is to understand and share trade-off actions that ultimately drive consumer demand, improve Nike and Partner margin, and optimize inventory health.

WHAT YOU BRING
  • 6+ years' experience in retail, planning and/or product management
  • Bachelor's degree in business administration or related field. Will accept any suitable combination of education, experience and training.
  • 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
  • Deep passion for retail, fluent in the wholesale marketplace and product trends; ability to translate these insights into strategic action plans
  • 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.
  • Growth mindset with a desire to continuously learn and improve
  • Advanced capabilities in Excel


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The annual base compensation for this position generally ranges from 97K to 146k. Actual compensation will vary based on a candidate's qualifications, skills, and experience.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

About NIKE, Inc

Nike is a sporting goods company that designs, develops, and markets footwear, apparel, equipment, and accessory products. The company offers various categories of shoes including running, training, basketball, soccer, sport-inspired urban shoes, and kids' shoes. It also provides shoes for aquatic activities, baseball, football, cheerleading, golf, lacrosse, outdoor activities, skateboarding, tennis, volleyball, walking, wrestling, and various athletic and recreational uses. In addition, the company offers sports-inspired lifestyle apparel, athletic bags, and accessory items. Further, it provides a line of performance equipment including bags, socks, sports balls, eyewear, timepieces, electronic devices, bats, gloves, protective equipment, golf clubs, and various equipment designed for sports activities under the NIKE brand name, as well as markets apparel with licensed college and professional team and league logos. Additionally, it offers licenses to produce and sell NIKE brand swimwear, children's apparel, training equipment, eyewear, electronic devices, and golf accessories. The company also markets its products under the brand names of Converse, Chuck Taylor, All Star, One Star, Umbro, Jack Purcell, Cole Haan, Bragano, and Hurley. It sells its products to retail accounts through stores, independent distributors, and licensees, as well as through its Website, nikestore.com. As of May 31, 2009, Nike, Inc. operated 338 retail stores in the United States and 336 retail stores internationally. The company was founded in 1964 and is headquartered in Beaverton, Oregon.

Nike Careers

Join the dynamic world of Nike, Inc., a global leader in sports apparel and innovation, where your career can flourish in an environment that fosters diversity, leadership, and growth. At Nike, we believe in bringing out the best in our team members through continuous professional development and a culture that celebrates creativity and innovation. Work You’ll Do Become a part of Nike’s mission to inspire and innovate towards a better world. Engage in work that intersects with cutting-edge technology, market-leading strategies, and sustainable practices that define the future of the sports industry. Lead with us at the forefront of the global marketplace, where your skills in leadership, teamwork, and innovation can shine. Nike offers a unique position in the industry, combining deep industry expertise with a relentless pursuit of excellence. Collaborate with a diverse team of professionals who are pioneers in their fields. Nike, Inc. employs over 75,000 passionate and talented individuals worldwide, all dedicated to moving the world of sports forward. Introducing Nike’s Professional Growth and Development Opportunities We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where every team member can succeed. Nike offers a variety of job opportunities, from in-store retail positions to corporate roles in design, marketing, and technology. Do Innovative Work Join us and contribute to our mission of bringing inspiration and innovation to every athlete* in the world. (*If you have a body, you are an athlete.) Deliver targeted solutions and drive innovation through your unique perspective and skills. At Nike, Inc., your work directly contributes to our global impact. Be Part of a Great Team Engage in meaningful work that connects with consumers and impacts millions worldwide. Our team benefits from unparalleled capabilities, a commitment to diversity training, and a culture that encourages professional growth and networking. Future-Proof Your Career Advance your career with Nike’s comprehensive benefits and support systems. We provide extensive training, development programs, and leadership courses to help you reach your full potential. Explore Discover how Nike is leading in sustainable innovation and pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in the sports industry. The Nike Employment Experience Our combined efforts in innovation, culture, and leadership make Nike, Inc. not just a place to work, but a place to grow a rewarding career. Clients and employees alike look to Nike for new strategies and impactful solutions in a rapidly evolving industry. Stay Connected Join Our Team Search for open positions that match your skills and interests. We are always on the lookout for curious, driven, creative, and solution-oriented team players. SEARCH NIKE JOBS Keep Up to Date Stay ahead with career tips, insider perspectives, and industry-leading insights you can put to use today—all from the people who work here. READ CAREERS BLOG Job Alert Emails Customize your subscription to receive job alerts, the latest news, and insider tips tailored to your preferences. Explore the exciting and rewarding opportunities that await at Nike, Inc.
Learn more about NIKE, Inc
Size
73,300 employees
Market Cap
$184.6 billion
Industry
Net Income
$2.8 billion
Founded
1964
5 Year Trend
+6.3%
Revenue
$38.2 billion
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