LEAD SUPPLY & INVENTORY PLANNING MANAGER, APLA

Nike - Beaverton, OR

Full-time - Mid Level

Beaverton, OR

Leather and Allied Product Manufacturing

About the position

The Lead Supply & Inventory Planning Manager at NIKE, Inc. is responsible for overseeing the planning performance and inventory health of a designated consumer segment. This role involves collaborating with various internal and cross-functional teams to ensure effective supply chain operations, driving inventory health, and influencing marketplace decisions. The position requires a strategic mindset, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage complex planning processes in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for the planning performance and inventory health of an assigned consumer segment.
• Lead monthly inventory and supply reviews, including issue escalation and storytelling to leadership and stakeholder teams.
• Conduct analysis to proactively identify challenges and manage communication, recommendations, and execution of supply shaping activities.
• Drive multi-season KPI reviews across key franchises or classifications to enhance inventory health on critical products.
• Influence marketplace decisions and future inventory investments.
• Proactively drive actions to maintain a healthy inventory position in the assigned business segment.
• Leverage reports and dashboards to review key metrics and escalate issues that may cause unfulfilled demand or delays.
• Report and communicate delivery expectations, risks, and opportunities to territory and consumer planning teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education, experience, or training.
• Advanced planning expertise with a clear understanding of the E2E Planning Ecosystem, including Retail Sales/Demand, Supply/Inventory, Revenue/Margin, and Operational Planning.
• Strong understanding of product, merchandising, or consumer code processes with the ability to interpret consumer trends into effective plans.
• Experience in assessing and mitigating risks and liabilities that could disrupt market demand fulfillment.
• Flexibility in switching from strategic to tactical and operational levels of thinking and working.
• Superior interpersonal, influencing, and facilitation skills to foster productive relationships across functions and cultures.
• Excellent written, spoken, and visual communication skills, with the ability to convert complex concepts into easily interpretable stories.

Benefits

• Generous total rewards package
• Casual work environment
• Diverse and inclusive culture
• Professional development opportunities