Stores Location Planner, Japan

WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH

The Stores Location Planner reports to the Nike Direct Stores Planning Director and operates as an individual contributor within the Japan Planning team, primarily supporting the Nike Direct Own Stores (NSO) and Nike Value Stores (NVS) business units. This role leads cross-functional collaboration with teams including NSO/Nike Stores Partnered (NSP) Stores Director, NVS Stores Director, Store District Senior Managers (SDSM), Marketplace Supply Chain (MSC), and the Distribution Center (DC) team. The team is committed to precision in planning—ensuring the right product reaches the right places, at the right times, and in the right volumes to drive business success.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Nike seeks a strategic thinker with strong retail planning expertise and a passion for driving business growth. The ideal candidate combines analytical rigor with collaborative skills, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and demonstrates a growth mindset. They possess a deep understanding of retail operations and can translate insights into actionable plans that optimize store performance.

• Minimum 2 years of experience in retail planning or related field.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong retail business acumen and understanding of store operations.
• Comprehensive knowledge of retail math and KPIs.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (complex formulas, pivot tables, etc.).
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Store or logistics experience preferred.
• Strong oral and written communication skills (in both English and Japanese).

WHAT YOU’LL WORK ON

You’ll lead planning initiatives that support Nike Direct Own Stores and Value Stores, driving growth through data-driven strategies and cross-functional collaboration.

• Partner with cross-functional teams to develop store-level business plans.
• Analyze retail KPIs and create actionable strategies for each store.
• Forecast daily sales to inform replenishment and shipment planning.
• Manage inventory and capacity control to optimize store performance.
• Collaborate with MSC and DC teams to build shipment plans that maximize sales opportunities.
• Lead store fleet strategy, including evaluating transformation opportunities and developing business cases for new or remodeled stores.
• Manage NVS store segmentation to guide investment planning and in-season actions.