We’re looking for bold, high-impact planners who bring clarity to ambiguity and confidence to complexity.

• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills

• Strong capabilities in Excel, Tableau / Power BI, and planning systems (e.g., SSP, O9)

• Ability to seamlessly translate demand, supply, and inventory into actionable plans

• Exceptional stakeholder management skills, from peers to senior leaders

• Ability to combine rigorous data with compelling storytelling

• Confidence presenting insights, trade-offs, and recommendations in leadership forums

• Experience leveraging forecasting, scenario planning, and data science to elevate decision-making

• Curiosity to continuously improve planning quality and business outcomes

• Knows how to build trust and relationships across teams and use persuasion and negotiation techniques.

• Crafts compelling narratives, adapt messaging to the audience, and build influence through consistent, value-driven communication.

You have experience in:

• Planning & scenario management: You have solid previous experience in retail or planning with a strong stock or sales planning, P&L understanding, and KPI knowledge.

• You anticipate change, know how to balance short-term priorities with long-term strategy, and create reliable plans.

• Critical thinking & problem solving: You navigate ambiguity with confidence, optimize trade-offs, apply market insights, and challenge assumptions with clear, evidence-based recommendations.

• Risk assessment & decision-making: You evaluate risks holistically, make fact-based recommendations, and are able to present clear options aligned with business goals.

• Analytics & data-driven planning: You apply forecasting models, leverage Excel/Power BI /Tableau for visualization, and turn data into actionable insights tied to consumer and financial impact.

• Consumers & markets: You ground plans in consumer needs and market trends and understand product lifecycle and growth opportunities across seasons and Channels

WHAT YOU’LL WORK ON

• You will help develop and deliver the multi-season Business Plan for Sport x Channel within Nike Direct, identifying risks and opportunities that drive sustainable, long-term growth.

• Drive Strategic & Financial Goals at the intersection of Sports and Channels by developing and accessing strategies and go-to-market scenarios that deliver on Win Now objectives while enabling in-season optimization.

• Strengthen Marketplace Health by partnering with teams across the Geo to identify opportunities that improve marketplace performance, aligned with Nike’s strategic priorities.

• Analyze & Act by continuously assessing Sports performance within Nike Direct, identifying actions to mitigate risk or maximize opportunity - now and in future seasons.

• Own Seasonal Business Plans by leading and communicating Nike Direct seasonal business plans (Sport x Channel), align rolling forecasts, and advise on cross-channel trade-offs that drive demand, margin, and market share.

• Influence In-Season Performance by leveraging marketplace insights to support weekly trade processes and enable decisions that drive stronger sell-through across Nike Direct channels.