Lead Marketplace Planner

Are you interested in working for the most iconic and well-loved sneaker brand in the world? Then keep on reading, because we might have the position for you.

We are looking for a **Marketplace Planner** who can start as soon as possible. The role is for 40 hours per week, with a 8 months contract to start with.

**What does the role involve?**

We’re looking for a **Lead, Marketplace Planner** to join the Converse Western European Marketplace Planning & Analytics team. This data minded role is responsible for planning a portfolio of strategic accounts in our wholesale business, collaborates with x-functional stakeholders to forecast and predict consumer demand, partner to create product, marketplace, and inventory plans, drive clarity to our results, and partner with analytics teams to drive data strategies that service the needs of our marketplace.

You will embed retail sales & inventory management principles across our key commercial moments (e.g. financial planning, seasonal product sell in, in season business / consumer information analysis.

**What will you be doing?**

You will be working across the Western Europe geography to elevate the forecasting process and lead the daily business management to increase profitability within the financial & inventory targets.
- Lead seasonal product and business plan development for a portfolio of strategic wholesale accounts. Build forecasts by season and merchandise product category.
- Lead, prepare, and present current business in comparison to trend, plan, and forecast for weekly, monthly, and quarterly business reviews
- Lead, prepare, and present current business in comparison to trend, plan, and forecast for weekly, monthly, and quarterly business reviews
- Analyze and identify risks and opportunities to adapt the current business and provide insights to tailor future assortments and buy placements
- Actively engage with team members to identify opportunities and efficiencies within our business processes
- Drive cross-channel collaboration within the integrated marketplace to enhance profitability through shared inventory strategies
- Partner across multiple levels within Commercial, Planning, and Merchandising teams across the seasonal planning process.
- Partner with Analytics team to create reporting & tools to provide visibility and improve operational performance

**Waar ga je werken?**

**Why do I want to work here?**

NIKE EHQ is based on an inspiring campus in Hilversum. A dynamic, energizing place to work that reflects the values and spirit of the brand. Colleagues from all over the world and located in and amongst numerous parks, cycling lanes and running tracks. Nike maintains a hybrid working model, 3 days in the office, 2 days from home.
- 25 vacation days if you work 40 hours per week a full year
- Commuting allowance of €0.23 cent per km/max of €23 net per office day
- Work from home allowance of €5 per day on days you are working from home
- 8.33% holiday allowance
- Participation in pension plane, fully covered by Adecco in the first year
- 25% discount in the employee store
- Free access to the online learning platform Adecco Academy
- Access to the gym facilities on campus

**Wat vragen wij?**

**This is why the role is a great match for me**
- Bachelor's degree or combination of relevant education, experience, and training.
- 5+ years in merchandise planning, digital planning, or business planning
- Comprehensive understanding of the pureplay wholesale business and partners as strong plus
- Strong analytical, financial modeling, and problem-solving skills
- Proven ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects at once and ability to manage through ambiguity in a fast paced environment

**Strong leadership behaviours required in**:

- Embracing and leading change
- Act with courage
- Ensures accountability
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to communicate and influence across diverse audiences

**Sounds great, how do I apply?