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• *Our Senior Supply and Inventory Planner is responsible to managing the process that secures the right supply to deliver the marketplace strategy. Are you passionate about supply chain operations, driving process improvements, and collaborating across teams? We have the role for you!

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• *This is a temporary assignment until the end of January 2027.

• *What are you going to do?

As our Senior Supply and Inventory Planner you are responsible for managing the process that secures the right supply to deliver the marketplace strategy. This role requires you to identify and flag the commercial risks and opportunities associated with supply and inventory. You will need a comprehensive understanding of how Nike supply chain operates, ability to explain complex issues in a compelling manner as well as the drive to pursue collaborative solutions should issues occur. You are expected to contribute to an evolving S&IP culture that values diversity, cultivates development, and emphasizes teamwork.

• Deliver and execute the buy strategy across all supply chain models. Propose and manage buy decisions to deliver results against targeted inventory objectives to balance healthy inventory with revenue and margin
• Proactively address Responsive assortment and opportunities in the buy strategy. Work x-functionally to understand and define healthy ATP levels.
• Work cross-functionally to ensure successful buying, planning and delivery of your category. Remain pro-active in collaboration, own regular connection points and be a source of information sharing, recaps etc.
• Collaborate and support the S&I team to leverage shared knowledge to build process, share best practice and functional responsibilities. Be responsible for idea generation and validation.
• Work in close collaboration with Inventory Ops and Consumer Inventory Managers, inputting to monthly Inventory Review Meetings and taking a lead in decisions and storytelling to deliver the ‘supply is inventory’ approach.
• Understand current business dynamics and priorities and translate those into optimal buy decisions. Identify implications of your actions and the impact to the Planning strategy.
• Proactively and independently address, resolve, and call out any potential issues affecting the availability of product or inventory health. Lead the collaboration and drive actions across multiple key stakeholders and levels of leadership.
• (Projects) Identify and deliver on improvement opportunities to support the strategic growth of the S&IP function. Lead one or more S&IP strategic priorities and be responsible for progress checks and regular updates.
• Monitor supply health and communication to key stakeholders. Deliver results vs targeted WOS objectives to drive healthy inventory and ultimately sales and margin
• Monitor Marketplace updates and key seasonal brand/product stories collaborating with consumer planning and merch

What do we offer?

• Competitive salary (to be discussed with the recruiter)
• Flexible hybrid work: 3 days in the office, 2 days from home
• Unlimited vacation days to recharge whenever you need
• 8% holiday allowance
• STIPP pension plan to secure your future 
• €0.23/km commuting allowance (up to €23 per office day)
• €5 daily work-from-home allowance
• 25% employee store discount – gear up with Nike!
• Access to Adecco Academy online learning for continuous growth
• Free use of on-campus gym facilities to stay active
• Bike plan to make your commute greener and healthier

Where will you work?
Nike, Inc., a global leader in athletic footwear, apparel, and innovation, is headquartered in Beaverton, Oregon, and serves as a beacon of inspiration for athletes worldwide. Its European Headquarters (EHQ) is located on a vibrant campus that reflects the brand's dynamic and innovative spirit. Surrounded by lush parks, cycling paths, and running tracks, the campus embodies Nike’s commitment to sustainability, health, and community. A melting pot of global talent, it fosters creativity and collaboration, driving forward-thinking ideas that shape the future of sports, culture, and lifestyle.

What do we ask?

• Experience in a supply planning and inventory management focused role
• Champion and support the implementation of new ways of working, driving efficiency and adaptability within the team
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, ability to communicate complex ideas and engage effectively with a broad range of audiences, including senior business leaders
• Proven ability to think strategically, drive clarity and prioritize based on current and future needs of the business and organization
• A self-starter mentality, proactive in seeking information and be eager to drive and own end to end communication with results driven mindset
• Deep analytical skills, and an affinity for reporting and visualization tools. Thinks beyond prescribed solution and leverages a growth mindset to maximize outcomes.
• Understand consumer & marketplace needs from available data and is able to link priorities and actions with market trends.
• Provide general support in the manager’s absence including attending meetings or presenting to groups as necessary

Competencies/Expectations:

• Be a great communicator. Simplify complex messages and bring it to x-functional stakeholders.
• Strong collaborator with a proactive approach to brainstorming and help drive decision making and implementation of action plans
• Build partnerships and be an advocate for supply planning across the organization
• Experience presenting to groups outside the immediate team, demonstrating the ability to understand differing perspectives and priorities
• Lead innovation projects with a focus on ideation and strategic thought partnership
• Sharp understanding of the marketplace and KPIs, key drivers, assortment strategy and how to define actions to impact
• Ability to influence and collaborate effectively across departments outside the core team
• Highly motivated and flexible, proactive approach

Are you interested?
Apply now via the button. If you need more information about the team, the company, the role; feel free to send an email to nike@adecco.nl. We will be more than happy to support!