Allocator (for Nike)

In this role, you will serve the Nike Stores business as part of the Nike Direct Marketplace Unit (MPU), specializing in in-season trade and inventory optimization.

• €21-€28 gross based on experience
• 40 hours per week
• temporary assignment for five months
• Nike EHG (Hilversum)

who are you ...

You will bring:

• Experience: At least 1 year of experience in functions like DSM (Allocation / Location Planning / Assortment Planning), MPO, Sales, Finance, or as a Buying Coordinator.
• Analytical skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; the ability to leverage data to develop plans and drive better decisions.
• Tech-savviness: Excellent knowledge of Excel (formulas, setting up spreadsheets) and MS Windows applications. Quick learner for new systems, with knowledge of the Just Enough allocation system being a plus.
• Commercial mindset: A commercial and entrepreneurial mindset, with the ability to negotiate and trade pre- and in-season.
• Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to engage effectively with a broad range of audiences, including business leaders.
• Drive: A self-starter mentality, eager to drive and own end-to-end communication, with proficient information-seeking skills in a fast-paced environment. A positive team player who helps train and develop peers.

what will you do

You will work closely in dedicated squads with the Assortment Planning and Merchandising teams for Nike Direct Stores. Additionally, you will collaborate with Marketplace Operations (MPO), Brand, strategic partners within EHQ, and store teams. In this role, you are the driving force behind optimizing store inventory. Your key responsibilities include:

• Trend & assortment management: Capture market and store trends and work closely with Merchandising and Assortment Planning teams to drive a compelling assortment to Nike's retail doors to maximize sales.
• Inventory analysis: Analyze sales and inventory information to forecast future sales and optimize the replenishment process.
• Cross-functional collaboration: Collaborate with key stakeholders on pre-season and in-season risks and opportunities.
• Capacity & campaign planning: Allocate within the constraints of maximum target capacities, ensuring smooth transitions between campaigns, flows, and seasons.
• Reporting: Create ad-hoc reporting to drive allocation decisions and educate stakeholders on current stock positions, risks, and opportunities.
• Launch support: Understand launch and marketing initiatives; proactively acquire necessary information to ensure product coverage for campaigns.
• Stock optimization: Minimize end-of-season stock by ramping down replenishment on slow-moving items to increase store sell-through and minimize returns.

where will you work

• Access to the gym facilities on campus.
• Commuting allowance of € 0,23 per km.
• 25 vacation days if you work 40 hours per week a full year.
• Diverse team.
• Work from home allowance of €5 per day on days you are working from home.
• 8.33% holiday allowance.

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