Lead Planner, Sport Specialty: Demand & Inventory

Nike Inc; Beaverton (OR); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Nike Inc. is seeking a Lead Planner for the NA marketplace to define multi-season sales, receipt, and inventory plans for a major banners portfolio.

You will forecast demand, drive supply plans, and align with financial targets, while collaborating with Sales Planning, Finance, and partner teams. Ideal candidates bring 5+ years in retail planning or product management, strong Excel skills, and a data-driven, collaborative mindset.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in retail, planning and/or product management.
• Strong ability to influence & work constructively with others by communicating effectively.
• Outstanding written/verbal communication, analytical capabilities, and attention to detail.
• Ability to collate and understand relevant market data that integrates and informs the Merchandise Financial Plan; assessing risk and solving problems to deliver business results.
• Strong command of Retail metrics including Retail Sales, ST%, WOS, Inventories (marketplace + DC), Revenue and Margin with the ability to manipulate data for efficient outcome.
• In-depth knowledge of consumers, competitors, and retail trends; knowledge of sports apparel and footwear market preferred.
• Advanced capabilities in Excel
• Bachelor’s degree required

Responsibilities

• Forecast consumer demand, plan optimal supply, and meet financial expectations.
• Set tops-down plans for key business dimensions across Gross-to-Net and Stock & Sales that balance consumer demand, partner strategies, and align with the Consumer Architecture.
• Your plans will inform franchise/style plans, financial forecasts, and end-to-end inventory forecasts.
• Reconcile forecasts, recap business results, and clearly depict decision impacts with cross-functional and leadership teams.
• Lead and conduct internal/external seasonal financial account meetings while providing overall context to seasonal plans.

Skills

Retail planning

Influence others

Communication

Analytical thinking

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Excel

Job description

Nike Inc. is seeking a Lead Planner for the NA marketplace to define multi-season sales, receipt, and inventory plans for a major banners portfolio.

You will forecast demand, drive supply plans, and align with financial targets, while collaborating with Sales Planning, Finance, and partner teams. Ideal candidates bring 5+ years in retail planning or product management, strong Excel skills, and a data-driven, collaborative mindset.