NIKE, Inc

Senior Assortment Planner, Accessories, Global

NIKE, Inc$95K — $115K *
Retail & Consumer Goods
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Merchandising, Analytics, Supply Chain, or related field, or equivalent experience.
  • Minimum 3+ years of relevant experience in assortment or financial planning.
  • Proven ability to influence stakeholders with data-driven communication.
  • Strong analytical skills with focus on identifying gaps in financial plans.
  • Experience using analytics and data science for planning and decision-making.

Responsibilities

  • Develop seasonal and monthly forecasts for sales, margin, and inventory.
  • Create bottom-up forecasts to guide manufacturing decisions and optimize in-season performance.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance business health through the product life cycle.
  • Construct pre-season plans based on profitability and consumer-centric strategies.
  • Analyze business performance against forecasts and prepare reports on findings.
  • Identify product performance insights and communicate actionable risks and opportunities.
  • Support inventory and supply planning activities for improved decision-making.

Benefits

  • Creative and collaborative work environment.
  • Opportunities for professional development and growth.
  • Access to a strong network of cross-functional partners.
  • Exposure to diverse consumer and marketplace trends.
  • Flexible working arrangements.
Full Job Description
WHO YOU'LL WORK WITH

This role sits within Global Planning and partners across Merchandising, Business Planning, Enterprise Business Planning, and Geo and Global teams to build consumer-right assortment plans, optimize business health, and connect product decisions to financial outcomes across the product life cycle.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

The Senior Assortment Planner for Global Accessories brings clarity, precision, and commercial instinct to the planning process. This person knows how to build bottom-up assortment plans that connect consumer demand, product potential, profitability, productivity, sales, margin, and inventory. They are a strong analytical thinker who can translate data into compelling recommendations, influence cross-functional partners, and make trade-offs that strengthen business outcomes. They will bring a current understanding of consumer and marketplace trends, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to evaluate style-level opportunities with discipline and speed. The ideal candidate is comfortable working across seasonal planning, monthly forecasting, variance analysis, inventory planning, and in-season optimization. They use statistical forecasting, data science, and new ways of working to make better decisions and move the business forward.

The candidate will bring:

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Merchandising, Analytics, Supply Chain, or related field. Will accept any suitable combination of education, experience and training.
  • Requires a minimum of 3+ years of directly relevant work experience in assortment planning, financial planning, product planning, inventory planning, or a related field.
  • Demonstrated ability to influence partners and deliver compelling, data-grounded communication.
  • Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills, with the ability to quantify gaps to financial plans from a bottom-up perspective.
  • Experience leveraging analytics, statistical forecasting, data science, and evolving ways of working to develop plans and guide decisions.


WHAT YOU'LL WORK ON

You will build seasonal plans, manage rolling forecasts, and turn data into decisions that shape product, inventory, and financial outcomes. You will partner across functions to optimize plans from pre-season strategy through in-season execution.

  • Develop seasonal plans and monthly forecasts for sales, margin, and inventory at the style level, using analytics to support Sport financial goals.
  • Own bottom-up forecasts that inform manufacturing decisions and drive in-season optimization.
  • Partner with Merchandising, Business Planning, Enterprise Business Planning, and Geo and Global stakeholders to strengthen business health across the product life cycle.
  • Build pre-season style-level plans grounded in profitability, productivity, and consumer-centric assortment choices.
  • Recap and analyze business performance against forecast, then translate findings into monthly sales and inventory forecasts.
  • Analyze product performance, surface actionable insights, and communicate risks, opportunities, and forecast variance with clear action plans.
  • Support monthly and seasonal inventory and supply planning activities that help the team make sharper, faster decisions.


About NIKE, Inc

Nike is a sporting goods company that designs, develops, and markets footwear, apparel, equipment, and accessory products. The company offers various categories of shoes including running, training, basketball, soccer, sport-inspired urban shoes, and kids' shoes. It also provides shoes for aquatic activities, baseball, football, cheerleading, golf, lacrosse, outdoor activities, skateboarding, tennis, volleyball, walking, wrestling, and various athletic and recreational uses. In addition, the company offers sports-inspired lifestyle apparel, athletic bags, and accessory items. Further, it provides a line of performance equipment including bags, socks, sports balls, eyewear, timepieces, electronic devices, bats, gloves, protective equipment, golf clubs, and various equipment designed for sports activities under the NIKE brand name, as well as markets apparel with licensed college and professional team and league logos. Additionally, it offers licenses to produce and sell NIKE brand swimwear, children's apparel, training equipment, eyewear, electronic devices, and golf accessories. The company also markets its products under the brand names of Converse, Chuck Taylor, All Star, One Star, Umbro, Jack Purcell, Cole Haan, Bragano, and Hurley. It sells its products to retail accounts through stores, independent distributors, and licensees, as well as through its Website, nikestore.com. As of May 31, 2009, Nike, Inc. operated 338 retail stores in the United States and 336 retail stores internationally. The company was founded in 1964 and is headquartered in Beaverton, Oregon.

Nike Careers

Join the dynamic world of Nike, Inc., a global leader in sports apparel and innovation, where your career can flourish in an environment that fosters diversity, leadership, and growth. At Nike, we believe in bringing out the best in our team members through continuous professional development and a culture that celebrates creativity and innovation. Work You’ll Do Become a part of Nike’s mission to inspire and innovate towards a better world. Engage in work that intersects with cutting-edge technology, market-leading strategies, and sustainable practices that define the future of the sports industry. Lead with us at the forefront of the global marketplace, where your skills in leadership, teamwork, and innovation can shine. Nike offers a unique position in the industry, combining deep industry expertise with a relentless pursuit of excellence. Collaborate with a diverse team of professionals who are pioneers in their fields. Nike, Inc. employs over 75,000 passionate and talented individuals worldwide, all dedicated to moving the world of sports forward. Introducing Nike’s Professional Growth and Development Opportunities We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where every team member can succeed. Nike offers a variety of job opportunities, from in-store retail positions to corporate roles in design, marketing, and technology. Do Innovative Work Join us and contribute to our mission of bringing inspiration and innovation to every athlete* in the world. (*If you have a body, you are an athlete.) Deliver targeted solutions and drive innovation through your unique perspective and skills. At Nike, Inc., your work directly contributes to our global impact. Be Part of a Great Team Engage in meaningful work that connects with consumers and impacts millions worldwide. Our team benefits from unparalleled capabilities, a commitment to diversity training, and a culture that encourages professional growth and networking. Future-Proof Your Career Advance your career with Nike’s comprehensive benefits and support systems. We provide extensive training, development programs, and leadership courses to help you reach your full potential. Explore Discover how Nike is leading in sustainable innovation and pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in the sports industry. The Nike Employment Experience Our combined efforts in innovation, culture, and leadership make Nike, Inc. not just a place to work, but a place to grow a rewarding career. Clients and employees alike look to Nike for new strategies and impactful solutions in a rapidly evolving industry. Stay Connected Join Our Team Search for open positions that match your skills and interests. We are always on the lookout for curious, driven, creative, and solution-oriented team players. SEARCH NIKE JOBS Keep Up to Date Stay ahead with career tips, insider perspectives, and industry-leading insights you can put to use today—all from the people who work here. READ CAREERS BLOG Job Alert Emails Customize your subscription to receive job alerts, the latest news, and insider tips tailored to your preferences. Explore the exciting and rewarding opportunities that await at Nike, Inc.
Learn more about NIKE, Inc
Size
73,300 employees
Market Cap
$184.6 billion
Industry
Net Income
$2.8 billion
Founded
1964
5 Year Trend
+6.3%
Revenue
$38.2 billion
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