WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH
This role sits within Nike’s Global Running planning organization — a team known for analytical rigor, athlete‑focused insights, and strong partnership with Merchandising, Marketplace Planning, and Geo Planning. The team reports into enterprise planning leadership and collaborates across the value chain to drive sustainable growth and serve athletes*.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
Nike is seeking a Senior Assortment Planner with sharp analytical instincts, financial discipline, and a deep understanding of the Running consumer. This planner blends precise bottom‑up planning with bold, data‑driven intuition — crafting assortments that fuel profitable growth and elevate marketplace responsiveness. They influence across functions, translate complex data into clear narratives, and anticipate risks and opportunities before they surface. The ideal candidate thrives in ambiguity, identifies patterns others miss, and safeguards the business through meticulous forecasting, strong communication, and proactive decision‑making. They move with speed, think critically, and plan with the athlete at the center.
3–5 years of directly relevant experience
Experience in assortment planning, product planning, and inventory/financial planning
Familiarity with statistical forecasting, data science approaches, and new planning methodologies
Understanding of consumer and marketplace trends within Running
Bachelor’s degree in supply chain and Logistics or related field. Will accept any suitable combination of education, experience and training
WHAT YOU’LL WORK ON
You’ll own bottom‑up style‑level plans that shape Nike’s Running business — driving long range forecasts, pre‑season strategy, and in‑season activities to optimize marketplace health and fuel sustainable growth.
Develop seasonal plans and monthly forecasts inclusive of sales, margin, and inventory using analytical tools and consumer‑driven insights
Partner across Geography, Global teams, Merchandising, and MFP to drive alignment and optimize the business end to end
Lead product forecasting, identifying risks, opportunities, and responsive actions to elevate in‑season performance
Recap business performance monthly, delivering clear analysis against forecast and informing strategic shifts
Support monthly and seasonal inventory and supply planning activities in partnership with cross‑functional teams
We offer a number of accommodations to complete our interview process including screen readers, sign language interpreters, accessible and single location for in-person interviews, closed captioning, and other reasonable modifications as needed. If you discover, as you navigate our application process, that you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please complete the Candidate Accommodation Request Form.
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What We Do
At NIKE, Inc., we innovate to serve athletes*. Every teammate - from coder to creator - plays a role in making these athletes’ dreams real. Our tech, data, and digital teams push limits every day, building the future of sport and the tools that drive it. Here, curiosity is fuel. Innovation is the game plan. Different perspectives keep us on the offense. You’ll solve challenges worth tackling, grow fast and belong to a team that backs you to do the right thing. Bring your drive. Bring your bold. Let’s move the world, together. Take your first step at nike.com/careers * If you have a body, you’re an athlete.
Why Work With Us
At NIKE, Inc., your dedication fuels the future of sport. There is a sense of pride that comes from representing an iconic brand and shaping its future. Here, we treat every day as a new opportunity to push boundaries, ask tough questions and share whole-hearted convictions. We are a team – united by the belief that anything is possible.
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