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Nike · 3 weeks ago

Lead Planner, NA

Nike is seeking a strategic, detail-oriented Lead Planner for their Jordan Brand, who will thrive in a fast-paced environment. The role involves driving the creation and execution of seasonal assortments, optimizing inventory, and collaborating cross-functionally to ensure alignment with financial targets and consumer insights.

ApparelE-CommerceFashionLifestyleProduct DesignRetailSporting Goods
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H1B Sponsor Likelynote

Responsibilities

Build and manage seasonal assortment plans, ensuring alignment with financial targets, consumer insights, and marketplace strategies
Develop bottom-up forecasts and manage assortment plans to optimize inventory and brand revenue across multiple territories
Own key planning tools and processes ensuring timely submissions and accuracy for seasonal code gates and activation milestones
Leverage Excel and advanced analytics to track performance, identify risks/opportunities, and provide actionable insights to stakeholders
Partner with Merchandising, Marketplace, and Global & Territory teams to align on assortment strategies and seasonal priorities

Qualification

Retail Planning ExpertiseAdvanced ExcelData AnalysisPlanning Systems SAPPlanning Systems o9Planning Systems WorkbenchOperational ExcellenceCollaborationProblem-SolvingCritical Thinking

Required

6+ years in business planning, assortment planning, merchandise planning or equivalent experience
Strong understanding of assortment planning, inventory management, and retail financial metrics
Advanced proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, data modeling)
Ability to manage complex seasonal calendars, code gates, and planning deliverables with precision
Bachelor's degree in business or related field. Will accept any suitable combination of education, experience and training

Preferred

Experience with planning systems (SAP, o9, Workbench)

Company

Nike is a retail brand that provides the sale of apparel, footwear, sports equipment, and accessory products.

H1B Sponsorship

Nike has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (340)
2024 (302)
2023 (328)
2022 (543)
2021 (426)
2020 (253)

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$239M
Key Investors
Pershing Square Capital Management
2024-08-17Post Ipo Equity· $239M
1980-12-02IPO

Leadership Team

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Elliott Hill
President and Chief Executive Officer
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Muge Erdirik Dogan
EVP & Chief Technology Officer, NIKE, Inc.
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