Apla Operations Manager, Sports Marketing

Become a Part of the NIKE, Inc. Team
NIKE, Inc. does more than outfit the world’s best athletes. It is a place to explore potential, obliterate boundaries and push out the edges of what can be. The company looks for people who can grow, think, dream and create. Its culture thrives by embracing diversity and rewarding imagination. The brand seeks achievers, leaders and visionaries. At NIKE, Inc. it’s about each person bringing skills and passion to a challenging and constantly evolving game.
NIKE, Inc. exists to innovate for athletes. Nike Sports Marketing professionals provide the vital linkage between the company and Nike-sponsored athletes, clubs and federations worldwide. Sports Marketing employees partner with premier athletes to collect insights about existing and future products, gather inspirational stories about sport and nurture long-term relationships between the athletes and the company. The team develops and executes sports marketing strategies, obtains endorsements and licensing agreements and serves as Nike ambassadors to the sports community worldwide. Their relationships build the foundation of Nike’s product creation: Nike creates exceptional products because its employees listen to exceptional athletes.
Nike exists to innovate and serve athletes. Nike Sports Marketing professionals provide the vital linkage between the company and Nike-sponsored athletes, clubs and federations worldwide! Sports Marketing employees partner with premier athletes to collect insights about existing and future products, gather inspirational stories about sport, and nurture long-term relationships between the athletes and the company. The team develops and implements Sports Marketing strategies, obtains endorsements and licensing agreements, and provides meaningful services & experiences to the best athletes on the planet.
Who We Are Looking For
As our APLA (Asia Pacific & Latin America) Sports Marketing Operations Manager, you will be responsible for centrally managing end to end operations serving our geo’s athletes, teams, and major sport moments! You’ll work cross-functionally with Planning, Product, and Brand teams to align and execute against seasonal strategies, while leading the management of tools and processes that support on time delivery of promo product to APLA territories. This candidate will need to be a highly collaborative teammate, and must excel in organization, communication, and time management.
What You Will Work On
Responsibilities will include overseeing the development, roll out, and maintenance of Sports Marketing specific tools, ensuring user adoption and systematic compliance. You’ll manage forecasts and allocations, key dates and gates, and special product requests. You’ll be expected to monitor buys, creatively resolve coverage issues, and maintain healthy inventory levels. Additionally, you’ll partner with global and territory sports marketing to develop and manage high heat product seeding strategy, based on athlete profile and brand initiatives. Seasonally, you’ll publish contract consumption reports, use data to improve forecasts and shape buys, and work with territory sports marketing teammates to review usage and proactively liquidate aging inventory. In short, you’ll ensure that Nike's Sports Marketing contractual agreements are satisfied and that the right product is received at the right place, at the right time.
Who You Will Work With
You’ll report to the Director of APLA Sports Marketing Operations, and you’ll work alongside a central APLA Sports Marketing ops team to support territory sports marketing ops leads and reps. Collaboration with Global Sports Marketing, GSA, PTL, Planning, and Merch is critical to success.
What You Bring

• Proficiency in SAP, Excel, MMX
• Capable of juggling multiple time sensitive priorities and communicate bad news when necessary
• Ability to manage high profile communication and contractual obligations
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills including: meeting facilitation, presentations (Keynote/Adobe/Powerpoint), Excel and MS Office experience
• Understanding of Nike Matrix, and the sports and fitness industry
• Bachelor's degree or higher in Business, Marketing or related field, or combination of education, experience and training
• 5+ years of experience in Sports Marketing, Operations or Supply Chain
• Experience in aligning cross-cultural, cross-functional and virtual teams

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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