Additional Information
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