Become a Part of the NIKE, Inc. Team
NIKE, Inc. does more than outfit the world’s best athletes. It is a place to explore potential, obliterate boundaries and push out the edges of what can be. The company looks for people who can grow, think, dream and create. Its culture thrives by embracing diversity and rewarding imagination. The brand seeks achievers, leaders and visionaries. At NIKE, Inc. it’s about each person bringing skills and passion to a challenging and constantly evolving game.
WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH
Reporting to the Senior Director of Planning for Running & ACG, this person will
serve as the Planning Lead for ACG. They will partner closely with the GM of NA
Nike ACG and key collaborators across Brand, Merchandising, Sales, Operations,
Nike Direct, and Global teams. They will represent Planning at the ACG leadership
table, bringing clear, data-driven bottoms-up and tops-down planning perspectives
to fuel ACG’s growth and inform strategic decision gates.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
We are looking for an experienced and versatile Lead Planner who can build
detailed bottom-up merchandise plans and holistic top-down financial plans that
ensure strong demand creation and a healthy pull market. The ideal candidate is
collaborative, detail-obsessed, and energized by solving complex challenges. They
bring sharp analytical thinking, a deep understanding of the consumer, and a
proven ability to influence decision-making across teams.
- 5+ years retail planning experience across assortment and/or merchandise financial planning
- Expertise in Excel, retail math, and strong knowledge of outdoor consumer and marketplace trends
- A self-starter who can influence others through compelling, concise, and intuitive data-driven storytelling
- Developed problem-solving and critical-thinking skills with the ability to guide executive-level decisions
- Proven ability to build strong cross-functional connections and drive brand- and business-forward outcomes
- Passion for the outdoors and the product segment is a plus
- Bachelor’s degree in business, Finance, Sales, Retail, Marketing or related field. Will accept any suitable combination of education, experience and
- training.
WHAT YOU’LL WORK ON
The ACG squad moves fast, plays as a team, and is focused on winning with the
consumer. You will be the point person for all things ACG Planning.
- You’ll build and present seasonal financial plans, forecasts, and strategies as the lead ACG Planning voice in key meetings
- You’ll proactively assess business health, enable smart decision-making, communicate financial results, and collaborate on action plans
- You’ll partner with peers to ensure information alignment, share best practices, and expand systems expertise
- You’ll work with Geo and Global partners to optimize business performance across the product life cycle
- You’ll co-create ACG’s 3-Year Strategic Plans and Annual Operating Plans
with the Leadership Team
We offer a number of accommodations to complete our interview process including screen readers, sign language interpreters, accessible and single location for in-person interviews, closed captioning, and other reasonable modifications as needed. If you discover, as you navigate our application process, that you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please complete the Candidate Accommodation Request Form.
OUR HIRING GAME PLAN
01 Apply
Our teams are made up of diverse skillsets, knowledge bases, inputs, ideas and backgrounds. We want you to find your fit – review job descriptions, departments and teams to discover the role for you.
02 Meet a Recruiter or Take an Assessment
If selected for a corporate role, a recruiter will reach out to start your interview process and be your main contact throughout the process. For retail roles, you’ll complete an interactive assessment that includes a chat and quizzes and takes about 10-20 minutes to complete. No matter the role, we want to learn about you – the whole you – so don’t shy away from how you approach world-class service and what makes you unique.
03 Interview
Go into this stage confident by doing your research, understanding what we are looking for and being prepared for questions that are set up to learn more about you, and your background.
