Create long-term strategic and short-term tactical plans that maximize revenue and profitability in order to achieve our financial objectives. This role will focus on the Russian market but sit within the team in our HQ Hilversum.

This person will have experience of bringing new ideas and implementing change within retail. The role will manage the retail planning strategy and work closely with buying and allocation.

The role will report into the GM of Nike Factory Stores Central Eastern Europe and be a key support.

Responsibilities:

Strategic Planning

• Develop GMM forecasted fiscal year plans for stores
• Develop plans that support consumer focused strategies and trends as driven by the buying team.
• Plan and set targets for sales, receipt, markdown, margins, opening and closing stocks, transfer and inventory turn plans for all business territories (Nike Stores, NT, ES, FS, Concessions, Franchise etc.) to the sub-department and store level. 
  
• Communication:
• Drive communication of financial plans within Merchandisers and finance.
• Actively participate in creating a motivating work environment.
• Actively participate in staff meetings and business reviews.
• Identify and communicate special events, launches, calendar shirts, etc.
  
  Other:
• Implement new best practice Planning procedures
• Lead the development of infrastructure of the tools in line with the Business structure. Bring modifications to the current model improving work efficiency, data mining and increased reporting capabilities.
• Train and coach junior team members
  Conduct new store analysis and work with Development, Merchandising, Operations, and Finance teams to create financial plans for potential new stores.
• Requirements:
  Education: 4-year Degree in Business
  Experience: 5 years experience in a planning or buying environment – preferably in a multi-store environment.  Exposure to complexities of doing business in a multi-currency environment and complex gross margin profitability planning.
  Other: Retail math, financial planning and assortment planning skills with knowledge of automated planning systems including open-to-buy, distribution and reporting.

PCs, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. Good analytical skills, detail-oriented and well organized.

Team player.  Strong leadership & team management skills.
5 years within a retail planning/buying role is essential for consideration
Experience/understanding of the Russian/Emerging market preferable

Communication/Languages: Fluent in English. Both written and spoken. Strong communication and presentation skills. Russian language preferable but not necessary