demand planner

ADN Group; Beaverton (OR); Hybrid; USD 65,973; Part time

Job summary

A leading sportswear company is seeking a Demand Planner 3 in Beaverton, OR, focused on forecasting for soccer. This role requires 3-5 years of demand planning experience with expertise in forecasting, retail math, and stakeholder management. The selected candidate will work cross-functionally with various teams to optimize business health and present financial plans using data-driven insights. The position offers a hybrid work model with a competitive pay rate of USD $47.89 per hour.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years’ experience minimum in a demand planning role.
• Hands-on forecasting/planning experience required.
• Good communication & storytelling skills required.

Responsibilities

• Establish end-to-end bottom-up assortment plans partnering with teams.
• Manage in-season optimization and seasonal rolling forecasts.
• Influence and communicate effectively using data-driven storytelling.

Skills

Demand Planning

Forecasting

Retail Math

Stakeholder Management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Excel

Other planning tools

Job description

Job Title: Demand Planner 3

Location: Beaverton, OR, United States, 97005

Work Type: Contractor, Hybrid (On-site at WHQ; option to WFH Fridays)

Marketplace Pay Rate: USD $47.89 / hr

Summary

Nike is looking for someone with demand planning experience to forecast soccer for the North America geography. The focus will be on footwear with a small amount of branded apparel. Experience in forecasting, retail math, and stakeholder management are key to success in this role.

Additional Notes

• FTE leave coverage; end date likely staying as is
• Degree preferred, not required
• 3-5 years’ experience minimum in a demand planning role
• Hands-on forecasting/planning experience required
• Excel expertise required
• Experience with other planning tools preferred
• Good communication & storytelling skills required
• Collaborative with strong stakeholder management skills

Preferred Experience

• Experience with larger/similar brands (Nike, Kroger, Adidas, etc.)
• Willingness to work on NAM Soccer forecasting for USA/Canada total marketplace
• Team structure: 3 others reporting into Hiring Manager; cross-functional work with finance, sales, merchandising

Key Responsibilities

• Establish end-to-end bottom-up assortment plans partnering with Merchandising, Sales, and Business Planning
• Create pre-season style color plans supporting Nike’s goals
• Manage in-season optimization and seasonal rolling forecasts with account planning teams
• Leverage statistical forecasting, data science, and innovative methods to improve planning decisions
• Demonstrate expertise in assortment planning, financial, product, and inventory planning
• Influence and communicate effectively using data-driven storytelling
• Think critically to assess style potential in the marketplace and quantify financial plan gaps
• Problem-solve and develop accurate plans optimizing trade-offs and outcomes
• Understand consumer and marketplace trends
• Present financial plans, forecasts, and strategies in key meetings
• Develop seasonal plans and monthly forecasts including sales, margin, and inventory at the style-color level
• Partner with stakeholders across Geo and Global to optimize business health
• Recap and analyze business against forecasts, manage in-season sales and inventories
• Support monthly and seasonal inventory planning and management
• Actively manage product close-outs and aging inventory in partnership with account teams

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree preferred (alternatives: PhD or Law +1 yr; Master’s + 0-3 yrs)
• Minimum 3-5 years’ experience directly relevant in demand planning
• Strong demand planning, forecasting, retail math, and stakeholder management skills
• Hands-on experience with Excel; other planning tools preferred
• Excellent communication and storytelling abilities
• Collaborative mindset and ability to work cross-functionally

Skills

• Demand Planning
• Forecasting
• Retail Math
• Stakeholder Management