Product Manager Multi-Node Inventory Planning

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To ensure this complex job goes off without a hitch, Supply Chain teams work with a network of more than 50 distribution centers, thousands of accounts, and more than 100,000 retail stores worldwide making the impossible happen every single day.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR As Product Management Manager, Multi-Node Inventory Planning, you will partner cross functionally with a number of teams to craft, influence and execute the strategy and vision for the future of Nikes Multi-Node Inventory Planning technical products.

These products will provide future capabilities that will support how we plan within all Nike nodes! You will lead in the development of these products that will enable fast, more flexible and simplified inventory deployment and movement across Nike nodes.

These capabilities will ultimately support efficient inventory management, drive intelligent and optimized planning, provide scenario planning insights, and support Nikes sustainability goals and objectives.

Demonstrating experience in digital product management, analytics, and supply and / or inventory planning and operations, you will play a role in identifying new product opportunities, evaluating the performance of existing products, and using Nikes strengths to deliver outsized results, you are always on the offense.

As a leader, you are thoughtful, aspirational, and adept at motivating teams through ambitious situations to successful outcomes.

You can lead through sophisticated technical challenges and tradeoffs, using advanced analytics and qualitative research to support your point of view.

Your products are grounded in customer insights prioritizing reducing friction for our biggest customer problems. You are a great collaborator you will proactively build positive relationships across the Nike organization to launch your products, including functional partners and geography teams.

WHAT YOU WILL WORK ON

Product Strategy and Vision : Create and champions market-informed product vision and strategy that supports Nike strategies.

Identify the strategic product implications and opportunities resulting from major corporate strategies and change initiatives.

Product Lifecycle Management : Lead the end-to-end lifecycle of sophisticated products, from conception through launch.

Strategize and execute on growth initiatives in operating live products and capabilities.

• Product Roadmap Definition : Run a fluid intake and prioritization process to develop a product, feature and release roadmap based on business targets, in-depth data analysis, and a clear understanding of DSM needs.
• Prioritization : Effectively craft project plans based on priorities, setting clear, measurable objectives and deploying team resources appropriately to achieve business goals.
• Partner Management : Collaborate with partners to bring products to life. Remove obstacles and helps align the organization to achieve success.
• Communication : Clearly articulate the product roadmap, vision, priorities and requirements to multiple partners in both written and oral formats.

Gather and incorporate feedback from a diverse range of partners including digital, technology, engineering, analytics, platform, business, and legal teams.

• Collaboration : Partner with Technology, Engineering, Design, Analytics, Business, and Product Management leaders throughout completion of product breakthroughs and value drops to deliver efficient results and outcomes in line with customer needs.
• Industry Analysis : Continuously supervise and share relevant technology trends, driven offerings and best-of-breed executions.
• Analytics and Experimentation : Define product critical metrics, derive key insights, drive reporting tools, and devise and execute experiments and multi-variant tests to find product solutions (in concert with Business Success team).
• Raise the Bar : Promote cross-team and cross-organizational knowledge sharing through multiple forums (e.g., user groups, tech talks, demos).

WHO YOU WILL WORK WITH You will work both within the Nike DSM function, and across the broader organization including partnering closely with Supply & Inventory Planning, Commercial Analytics, Technology, Logistics, Global Operations teams to deliver solutions that solve critical business problems as Nike accelerates its Consumer Direct strategies.

• Minimum of 4-5 years of demonstrated ability in product management, software development, and planning, especially in the supply and inventory space
• Outstanding data analytics and articulation skills
• Outstanding written / oral, organizational, analytical abilities, and attention to detail
• Clear, concise and persuasive communication style that compels to action
• Knowledge of Supply & Inventory Planning
• Solid understanding of predictive analytics
• Outstanding written / oral, organizational, analytical abilities, and attention to detail
• Outstanding influencing skills, with experience engaging diverse set of cross-functional partners
• Ability to build product results such as wireframes, prototypes and requirements specifications
• Ability to provide clear direction, set measurable goals and give insight on industry trends
• History of making ambitious tradeoffs in establishing product priorities that have required sophisticated analyses and results-oriented decisions
• Strong project management skills and ability to present work to executive partners
• Comprehensive understanding of the market landscape, both through a technology and competitor lens
• BA / BS degree and / or a combination of relevant education, experience and training, MBA preferred

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.

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This overview explains our hiring process for corporate roles. Note there may be different hiring steps involved for non-corporate roles.

Benefits

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All who work here should be able to realize their full potential.

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