Senior Assortment Planner

Adecco; Hilversum; Hybrid; EUR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited vacation days

Flexible hybrid work

STIPP pension plan

Commuting allowance

Daily work-from-home allowance

Employee store discount

Access to online learning (Adecco Academy)

Free gym facilities

Bike plan

Career support

Job summary

Adecco is looking for an experienced Senior Assortment Planner to help drive commercial performance through data and planning. The role requires strong analytical skills and a passion for working in a fast-paced environment.

You will develop seasonal assortment plans, analyze performance against financial targets, and lead cross-functional projects. The position offers a competitive salary, flexible hybrid working, unlimited vacation, and various additional perks to support your career growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in Assortment Planning or related fields.
• Strong understanding of financial and inventory management.
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain seasonal assortment plans based on forecasts.
• Analyze business performance against plans and forecasts.
• Communicate assortment plans to leadership teams.

Skills

Analytical skills

Forecasting methodologies

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Excel proficiency

Job description

Are you an experienced Assortment Planner with a strong analytical mindset and a passion for driving commercial performance through data and planning? Do you enjoy working in a fast-paced, international environment where you can influence key business decisions? If so, we are looking for you!

We have an assignment for 9 months to start with!

What are you going to do?

As a Senior Assortment Planner, you will be responsible for developing and influencing seasonal assortment plans based on rolling sales forecasts, inventory positions, and financial targets across the Nike Marketplace Partner (NMP) business. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including Sales, Finance, Sports & Business Planning, and S&IM.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Developing and maintaining seasonal assortment plans based on rolling SSP forecasts, including retail sales (value and units), receipts, and inventory across Franchise, Merch Class, Sport, and Marketplace Units.
• Driving product-led Open-to-Buy (OTB) forecasts to support manufacturing decisions and in-season optimization.
• Analyzing business performance against plan, forecasted sales, and inventory targets on a weekly and monthly basis.
• Identifying risks and opportunities and developing action plans to improve business performance.
• Monitoring top Franchise SSPs and driving cross-marketplace decision-making to optimize product health and capture consumer demand.
• Supporting pricing, trading, and assortment optimization decisions through data-driven insights.
• Managing end-to-end inventory health across categories and Marketplace Units while understanding the impact on overall marketplace performance.
• Communicating assortment plans and recommendations to cross-functional leadership teams.
• Partnering with Sales teams to optimize sell-in performance in line with marketplace strategies and business objectives.
• Independently leading projects and initiatives while effectively managing priorities and deliverables.

What do we offer?

• Competitive salary (to be discussed with the recruiter)
• Flexible hybrid work: 3 days in the office, 2 days from home
• Unlimited vacation days to recharge whenever you need
• STIPP pension plan to secure your future
• €0.23/km commuting allowance (up to €23 per office day)
• €5 daily work-from-home allowance
• 25% employee store discount – gear up with Nike!
• Access to Adecco Academy online learning for continuous growth
• Free use of on-campus gym facilities to stay active
• Bike plan to make your commute greener and healthier
• Career support and guidance

Where will you work?

Nike, Inc., a global leader in athletic footwear, apparel, and innovation, is headquartered in Beaverton, Oregon, and serves as a beacon of inspiration for athletes worldwide. Its European Headquarters (EHQ) is located on a vibrant campus that reflects the brand's dynamic and innovative spirit. Surrounded by lush parks, cycling paths, and running tracks, the campus embodies Nike’s commitment to sustainability, health, and community. A melting pot of global talent, it fosters creativity and collaboration, driving forward-thinking ideas that shape the future of sports, culture, and lifestyle.

What do we ask?

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in Assortment Planning, Merchandise Planning, Retail Planning, or a related planning function.
• Strong understanding of financial planning, inventory management, and product planning processes.
• Proven ability to leverage data, forecasting methodologies, and analytical insights to build fact-based plans.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Experience identifying business opportunities and risks through data analysis.
• Excellent communication and storytelling skills with the ability to influence stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Advanced Excel skills; experience with planning and reporting tools is preferred.
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken.

Are you interested?

Apply now via the button. If you need more information about the team, the company, the role; feel free to send an email to [e-mail]. We will be more than happy to support!