Position Type
Full Time
Career area
Planning & Inventory Management
Location
1 Bowerman Drive, Beaverton, Oregon 97005, United States
Job ID
R-84843
Become a Part of the NIKE, Inc. Team
NIKE, Inc. does more than outfit the world’s best athletes. It’s a place where passionate individuals come together to create the future of sport. We are unapologetic about who we are and what we’re after—bringing innovation and inspiration to every athlete* in the world. We look for athletes who can push boundaries, elevate our potential and continue leading us to greatness. The next tastemakers, playmakers, risk takers and glue players. Are you game?
WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH
This role sits within the North America Nike Value Stores (NVS) Planning team, reporting to the NVS Planning Manager. The team partners closely with Merchandising Buyers and Allocation partners to build assortment, inventory, and financial strategies that power Nike Direct. The culture is fast‑paced, data‑driven, and highly collaborative, with a sharp focus on execution and results.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
Nike is looking for an Assortment Planner who brings rigor, curiosity, and ownership to the business. This person blends analytical strength with commercial instinct, using data to shape clear strategies in a complex retail environment. They are comfortable navigating ambiguity, influencing cross‑functional partners, and translating insights into decisive action. A team‑first mindset is critical, as is the ability to communicate clearly with both technical and non‑technical audiences. This role requires someone who can balance near‑term execution with longer‑term thinking, stay grounded in the consumer, and move the business forward with confidence.
Required qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in business or related field. Will accept any suitable combination of education, experience and training
2+ years of relevant professional experience in planning, merchandising, or related retail disciplines
High‑intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel
Experience analyzing data and delivering actionable insights; familiarity with tools such as Tableau, Power BI, o9, etc.
Team-first mindset with strong interpersonal skills and a proactive learning approach
Strong written and verbal communication skills with demonstrated ability to curate and share out actionable insights from multiple data sources
Ability to work in Beaverton, Oregon
Highly Preferred:
Experience working in a retail environment
Proven track record in retail planning, merchandising, inventory management or related operational disciplines
Experience communicating to executive and a variety of non-technical audiences
WHAT YOU’LL WORK ON
You'll create pre-season style plans that support the ultimate goal of Nike Direct. You'll recap and analyze the business against the financial plan, and forecast in-season sales and inventories on a weekly/monthly/quarterly basis. In addition, you'll develop monthly forecasts of sales and inventory for all basic and fashion styles and will develop strategies to meet department financial goals and own Open-to-Buy forecasts.
This role will include presenting financial plans, forecasts and strategies in key meetings. You'll proactively report on the health of the business and facilitate smart business decisions, communicate financial results, forecasts, and action plans to managers and cross-functional team members on a weekly basis. You'll collaborate with peers to ensure consistency of information, share best practices and develop systems knowledge. In addition, you'll participate in a team structure that facilitates and maximizes individual and team performance, supporting and fostering an open and inclusive environment that embraces diversity, encourages accountability, and drives toward results.
Key Accountabilities:
Support product forecasting & pricing processes by managing reporting tools, analyzing data, & providing actionable insights
Report on forecast variance weekly & provide solution-oriented actions to enable delivering Financial plan execution
Monitor price positioning across the marketplace and across the product portfolio, taking actions to adjust in accordance with overall pricing strategy
Support monthly and seasonal inventory management activities
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.
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 an equal opportunity employer. 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.
What You Can Expect
OUR HIRING GAME PLAN
01 Apply
Our teams are made up of diverse skillsets, knowledge bases, inputs, ideas and backgrounds. We want you to find your fit – review job descriptions, departments and teams to discover the role for you.
02 Meet a Recruiter or Take an Assessment
If selected for a corporate role, a recruiter will reach out to start your interview process and be your main contact throughout the process. For retail roles, you’ll complete an interactive assessment that includes a chat and quizzes and takes about 10-20 minutes to complete. No matter the role, we want to learn about you – the whole you – so don’t shy away from how you approach world-class service and what makes you unique.
03 Interview
Go into this stage confident by doing your research, understanding what we are looking for and being prepared for questions that are set up to learn more about you, and your background.
