Lead, Nike Direct Store Process & Planning

Key Responsibilities

• Act as key liaison to organize the REC approval process, from REC kick-off to final approval.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to gather necessary documents and information for REC meetings.
• Escalate issues and concerns in REC process related to submission to the appropriate team and leadership for review.
• Prepare agendas and organize presentations for REC meetings, highlighting key project details.
• Work closely with global team, ensure timely global REC submission and follow up on global leadership’s requirements to ensure the global approval successfully.
• Facilitate the approval system sign-off process and provide approval result to related team for further store opening execution.
• Track and record the status and timeliness of REC approval in related system (e.g., star4.0, One pipeline) as well as internal folder list. 
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement process improvements, enhancing the efficiency of REC process.
• Ensure the REC process adheres to Nike global& geo policies and procedures.
• Stay updated on changes to relevant regulations and polices to maintain ongoing compliance.
• Assist in the Global fleet review(annual/bi-annual), aligning strategy, reviewing store performance opened/reopened in previous 12-18 months, and informing pipeline of following 1 year.
• Update & consolidate store information from x-function for quarterly Glb CRR.
• Collaborate with RE team to align pipeline destined for submission to REC.
• Inform latest pipeline status to finance team to produce monthly fleet plan forecast report.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or higher.  
• 3+ years of experience in project management, process management, or a related role in the retail industry.
• Strong organizational and coordination skills to work effectively with cross-functional team.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strategic and logic thinking skills.
• Fluent in both spoken and written English.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools.
• Experience in the leading sports retail industry is a plus.