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*Facilitated supply chain planning and execution of daily high heat launches in North America on the SNKRS app and Nike.com which generated $476M in FY19 and grew 54% to last year*Collaborated with DC, category, and SNKRS app partners to manage facility capacity with forecasted launch quantities to ensure product availability and optimal consumer experience*Led cross-functional teams to ensure fulfillment for pivotal Nike moments including the AJ11 Concord and Nike React launches *Analyzed sell thru and order data to understand marketplace insights on user activity and product resonance to assist in piloting digital same day delivery capabilities *Managed inventory levels and influenced Nike.com allocations with Marketplace Operations partners in SAP and Cognos

*Worked with category sales teams to execute on-time deliveries of launch product to wholesale partners by proactively communicating risks and resolving issues*Tracked inbound factory shipments with weekly status reports and strategically leveraged resources to expedite late product *Partnered cross functionally with category merchants, sales, demand planning and brand teams to create and drive marketplace energy through the execution of brand initiatives like the Ten Collection, the Nike HyperAdapt and the NBA

*Aligned with external Dick’s Sporting Good partners throughout the summer to understand future product assortment requests before the presentation of the Fall ‘17 footwear line at KAPM in NYC *Constructed retail competitive analyses for the category to strategize improvements of footwear market share *Utilized bookings and POS data to deliver weekly sales tracking reports

*Orchestrated special events and arena experiences for season ticket holders and corporate groups*Interfaced with VIPs, fans, and players during on-court responsibilities for pregame and halftime activity facilitation *Maintained strong relationships with clients to ensure ultimate consumer experience and satisfaction through partnership