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Nike · 19 hours ago

Sr. Planner, NA

Nike is a leading company in the sports and apparel industry, and they are seeking a Senior Planner to manage end-to-end inventory planning for the North America business. This role involves overseeing purchasing, ensuring supply health, and collaborating cross-functionally to align inventory targets and delivery expectations.

ApparelE-CommerceFashionLifestyleProduct DesignRetailSporting Goods
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H1B Sponsor Likelynote

Responsibilities

End-to-End Supply & Inventory Management: Oversee the regular (weekly/bi-weekly) purchasing of finished goods, ensuring timely and efficient execution to support North America Sport category strategies
Supply Health Management: Create purchase orders, adjust supply parameters, and analyse opportunities for optimizing supply efficiency. Manage trade-offs related to delivery timing and revenue opportunities, ensuring healthy inventory levels through proactive decision-making
Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with Sport leadership team, Planning, Supply Chain, Merchandising, Brand, and Global Supply & Manufacturing Partners to ensure alignment on inventory targets and delivery expectations
Data Analysis & Reporting: Leverage reports and dashboards to track key metrics, identify risks, and drive solutions to ensure on-time delivery and inventory productivity. Provide regular updates to business partners on inventory status and performance
Problem Solving & Escalation: Address and resolve operational challenges, escalating issues as needed to ensure timely purchasing, on-time delivery, and overall inventory health
Process Improvement: Contribute to continuous process improvements by identifying opportunities to streamline workflows, optimize planning tools, and refine inventory management practices

Qualification

Supply Chain OperationsData AnalysisSAP ERP SystemsExcel SkillsCommunication SkillsAgilityCollaborationProblem SolvingAdaptability

Required

5+ years' experience in planning or supply chain operations with a proven track record delivering results
Strong analytical skills
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex data and translate it into strategic insights for diverse audiences
Superior interpersonal skills with experience building relationships across teams, functions, and regions
Ability to shift seamlessly between strategic, tactical, and operational responsibilities
Ability to analyze large data sets, identify trends, and use data to inform decision-making
Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, formulas, macros)
Strong decision-making abilities, particularly in ambiguous or high-pressure situations
Comfort working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and managing multiple priorities simultaneously
Bachelor's degree in Business or related field. Will accept any suitable combination of education, experience and training

Preferred

Familiarity with SAP ERP systems
Proficiency in planning tools and software

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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