Senior Strategic Plannning Analyst Nike - Amsterdam Netherlands

Job Description

Nike is looking for a Senior Strategic Planning Analyst for Global Football – Clubs & Federations. In this role you will manage the internal and external Strategic Planning process to develop comprehensive and succinct long-range growth plans and drive execution through the related quarterly checkpoints.
 
Responsibilities
 

• Develop and leverage cross-functional relationships – including Product, Merchandising, Sales, Operations and Marketing – to drive key enhancements to the Club & Federation business. 
• Work closely with the Club & Federation Business Development Manager and Director to drive key initiatives, develop high-impact presentations, conduct to quantitative and qualitative analysis and valuation, and present findings to senior-level internal and external stakeholders. 
• Additionally, you'll lead the analytic work to identify, resolve and implement solutions to key business issues that arise.
• Provide research and analytical support for strategic initiatives and special projects.
• Work independently to design and lead research projects related to market trends, consumer profiles, and competitive intelligence. Direct and execute analysis and due diligence for new business opportunities.
• Strategic Business Planning Process: Coordinate planning process milestones and deliverables.
• Work with Global Finance and planning entities to prepare for quarterly checkpoints and strategic retreats.

Desired Skills & Experience

Profile
 

• Master degree required, MBA preferred
• 5 years’ experience in management consulting, strategic planning or business development
• Innate intellectual curiosity plus strong analytical, statistical and data-driven mind-set; detail oriented work style
• Proven ability to coordinate the activities of cross-functional teams and provide project management support
• Ability to work with high degree of independence while managing upward communication to executive leadership teams and management
• Proven ability to conduct and/or analyze research related to sustainability, consumers, industries and competitors
• Demonstrated ability to complete quantitative and qualitative analysis. Quantitative market research experience preferred
• Superior writing, communication, interpersonal and presentation skills
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Access
• Excellent oral/written communication skills in English
• Enthusiasm for football (soccer) is preferred

                            
At Nike, it’s about bringing what you have to a challenging and constantly evolving game.

Company Description

NIKE Inc. Europe, based near Amsterdam, The Netherlands, is the world's leading designer, marketer and distributor of authentic athletic footwear, apparel, equipment and accessories for a wide variety of sports and fitness activities. Wholly-owned NIKE subsidiaries include Converse Inc., which designs, markets and distributes athletic footwear, apparel and accessories and Hurley International LLC, which designs, markets and distributes action sports and youth lifestyle footwear, apparel and accessories. For more information, visit www.nikeinc.com and follow @Nike.