Strategic NA Planner: Forecasting & Inventory

Nike; Beaverton (OR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Nike is seeking a data-driven Planning Analyst to lead financial and inventory plans for North America. You’ll forecast demand, track performance, and collaborate across merchandising, finance, and planning teams.

You will translate numbers into actionable insights, build scalable tools, and communicate clearly to diverse stakeholders. Strong Excel and data tool skills are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of professional experience in planning or related field.
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, or related field.
• Advanced Excel with data tools (SQL, Snowflake, Tableau, Power BI) preferred.
• Experience in retail planning, merchandising, or inventory management.
• Ability to communicate insights to technical and non-technical audiences.

Responsibilities

• Build and manage financial and inventory plans.
• Forecast demand and track performance across teams.
• Develop consumer-right assortment and pricing strategies.
• Analyze performance and communicate actionable insights to stakeholders.
• Evolve reporting tools for clarity and decision-making.
• Lead forecast updates and variance reporting.

Skills

Excel

SQL

Snowflake

Tableau

Power BI

Retail planning

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, or related field

Tools

SQL

Snowflake

Tableau

Power BI

Job description

Nike is seeking a data-driven Planning Analyst to lead financial and inventory plans for North America. You’ll forecast demand, track performance, and collaborate across merchandising, finance, and planning teams.

You will translate numbers into actionable insights, build scalable tools, and communicate clearly to diverse stakeholders. Strong Excel and data tool skills are essential for success in this role.