Global Product Buying Analyst Lead

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NIKE, Inc. does more than outfit the world's best athletes. It is a place to explore potential, obliterate boundaries and push out the edges of what can be. The company looks for people who can grow, think, dream and create. Its culture thrives by embracing diversity and rewarding imagination. The brand seeks achievers, leaders and visionaries. At NIKE, Inc. it's about each person bringing skills and passion to a challenging and constantly evolving game.

NIKE, Inc.'s storytellers, Marketing and Communication sets the brand tone. A creative force of specialists tell Nike's stories of innovation and sport through advertising, brand strategy, digital engagement and product presentation. Using channels ranging from retail stores to social media, Marketing & Communication teams connect the science and art of Nike innovations to the hearts and minds of athletes around the world.

Global Brand Marketing Product Management Product Buying team delivers the right product at the right time to support Global Brand Marketing priorities, aligning cross-functional teams to bring our Brand stories to life.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We're looking for a Global Product Buying Analyst Lead who will help shape the future of Product Buying for Global Brand Marketing by providing seasonal product to support needs across multiple categories and geographies. You will be vital to networking with key partners to ensure smooth flow of information between teams. This role will support forecasting, analysis and maintenance of seasonal and off-cadence buys for product categories and digital customers. The ideal candidate will be an excellent problem solver, strategic thinker and self learner while having a passion for numbers and data and strong public speaking skills!

To be a successful Global Product Buying Analyst Lead, you have excellent analytical skills with the ability to develop, implement Brand Marketing operational strategies and translate that to the broader team to influence and drive business goals. A great Buying Analyst Lead will have sound logic to make observations about Nike's current methods and implement improvements as needed. You will have experience in leading complex strategic projects and demonstrated success in leading a methodical process of analyzing problems, gathering information, generating options, then proposing a product buy action plan. The candidate would have a proven track record to pull together diverse individuals with different goals and facilitate productive discussions.

You will analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) to help proactively identify, monitor and report on seasonal product needs while constantly looking to optimize processes. You will have effective written and verbal communication skills with demonstrated leadership in delivering business results to elevate GBM product management. You will align processes, data sources, and department goals with overall strategy. You will write, and implement SQL and other languages to speed up the team's buying processes.

You should be obsessed with contributing to the development of a high-performance culture through rigorous goal setting, disciplined attention to performance metrics, and continuous improvement. The successful candidate will be analytical, highly diligent, exceptionally well organized, collaborative, have a positive attitude, take initiative, be a problem-solver and have excellent communication skills.

WHAT YOU WILL WORK ON

If this is you, you'll be working with Product Creation, Brand, Merchandising, Global Brand Imaging, Product Planning and Brand Product Execution teams to order and deliver product to distribution centers, product inventory and executional spaces. You will be key in building relationships while maintaining consistent engagements across the GBM community. Through partnerships with Brand Marketing teams, you will engage early and partner with key collaborators in the buying process to determine product readiness to support seasonal brand initiatives while owning deadlines, providing sourcing and tracking details to ensure timely product deliveries.

You will think of the future through cross functional alignment across leaders and partners to drive tangible outcomes for GBM and Nike. You will enhance productivity and improve capacity, while reducing waste and improving usage rates though metric analysis.

You will be expected to lead process improvement and strategy solution building through identifying key areas of opportunity for product buying and finding effective solutions. You will also support your team through onboarding and cross-training to contribute to our overall success and prioritize consistent results.

WHO YOU WILL WORK WITH

You will partner with Brand Marketing, Brand Imaging, Product Creation and Planning, Merchandising, Demand and Supply Management (DSM), Factories and other relevant teams to align product needs with Brand seasonal strategies and stories. You will serve as a resource for Global Brand Imaging, Brand Product Experts, Brand Directors, Managers and Specialists on seasonal product flows as well as supporting the creation and implementation of strategic brand plans that fuel consumer demand, strengthen the Nike brand and shape Nike's connection with consumers and athletes across the globe.

You will be key in building relationships and maintains positive attitude, consistent engagement and contribute to GBM community. You will be integral in partnering with a variety of teams - between Product, Brand, Merch, Product Ordering and Brand Product Expert teams.

WHAT YOU BRING

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Finance, Supply Chain or related field or combination of relevant education, experience, and training
• Proven experience as a Data Analyst or Business Consultant
• 3-5+ years' experience in Planning, Business, Marketing, Finance, Supply Chain, Sports Marketing, Process Automation or related field
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
• Passion for numbers and demonstrated ability for quantitative and qualitative analysis
• Advanced system knowledge and experience within SAP/ERP and other order management tools
• Advanced skills in Excel, SQL, Python
• Intermediate skills with Tableau Prep Builder and Desktop
• Strong organizational leadership skills
• Knowledge of business operations and procedures
• Able to successfully manage multiple priorities against business goals
• Self-motivated, attention to detail, results oriented and well organized
• Passion/expertise for sports products (footwear, apparel and equipment) and youth culture
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including meeting facilitation and presentations to work cross-functionally and globally
• Proactively anticipate, identify and elevate risks and offer effective solutions
• Ability to work within an ambiguous and ever-changing environment
• Driven teammate with a desire to improve self, team and Nike

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NIKE, Inc. is a growth company that looks for team members to grow with it. Nike offers a generous total rewards package, casual work environment, a diverse and inclusive culture, and an electric atmosphere for professional development. No matter the location, or the role, every Nike employee shares one galvanizing mission: To bring inspiration and innovation to every athlete* in the world.

NIKE, Inc. is committed to employing a diverse workforce. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability.