Senior Manager, Planning – North America Training
PHK, North America
WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH
Reporting to the Director of Planning for Training, you will serve as the Senior Planning Manager for Training Footwear, acting as the primary FW Planning voice at the leadership table. You will partner directly with the GM of NA Nike Training, and collaborate across Brand, Merchandising, Sales, Operations, Nike Direct, and Global partners.
You will represent the Training FW business in key strategic forums, bringing both bottom‑up insight and top‑down strategic perspectives to drive growth, shape seasonal strategies, and influence critical decision gates.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
We’re looking for a strategic, influential, and solution‑oriented planning leader who thrives in dynamic environments and brings a strong, confident voice to the table. You balance long‑range strategic thinking with operational excellence, and you elevate cross‑functional teams through clear communication, data‑driven insights, and collaborative leadership.
You are flexible and adaptable, able to navigate ambiguity, and skilled at simplifying complexity to drive aligned decisions. You demonstrate Nike’s Leadership Defined behaviors — Leading Self, Leading Others, and Leading the Business — through curiosity, courage, and a commitment to serving athletes and consumers.
Qualifications
5+ years of retail planning experience across assortment planning and/or merchandise financial planning
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Sales, Retail, Marketing, or related field
Mastery of Excel and retail math; strong understanding of consumer, marketplace, and competitive trends
Proven ability to influence without authority and communicate complex information through simple, intuitive visual and written storytelling
Strong strategic thinking and critical problem‑solving skills; ability to guide executive‑level decision making through insights and scenario planning
Demonstrated ability to build connection across teams, integrate diverse perspectives, and drive long‑term, brand‑accretive decisions
Passion for Training, sport, and product is a strong plus
Strategic Mindset – Anticipates future business needs, connects insights to action, and shapes long‑range plans
Communicates with Clarity & Impact – Crafts compelling narratives that influence decisions and align teams
Drives Vision & Purpose – Brings a strong voice to the table, inspires confidence, and leads through ambiguity
Collaborates & Influences – Builds trust, integrates cross‑functional perspectives, and drives shared outcomes
Decision Quality – Uses data, consumer insights, and marketplace signals to make sound, timely decisions
Instills Trust – Operates with integrity, transparency, and accountability
Manages Complexity – Breaks down sophisticated problems into clear, actionable paths forward
Action Oriented & Solution Driven – Moves quickly, removes barriers, and delivers results in fast‑paced environments
WHAT YOU’LL WORK ON
The NA Training team is high‑energy, competitive, and united by a shared commitment to winning with consumers. As the Senior Manager for Training FW Planning, you will lead the end‑to‑end planning process and shape the future of the Training business.
In this role, you will:
Build, own, and present seasonal financial plans, forecasts, and strategies as the lead FW Planning representative in key leadership meetings
Proactively assess and communicate business health, enabling smart, timely decisions through clear storytelling and actionable insights
Lead the fully integrated end‑to‑end allocation process for Training FW to ensure a healthy pull market and optimal inventory outcomes
Partner across Geo and Global teams to optimize business health throughout the entire product lifecycle
Drive consistency, best practice sharing, and systems expertise across the broader Planning community
Co‑create the Training FW 3‑Year Strategic Plan and Annual Operating Plan, shaping the future of the business with the Leadership Team
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.
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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