Lead NSW Assortment Planner, APLA

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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

This role is highly collaborative, partnering with cross-functional teams in Merchandising, Marketing, Finance, Business, and Inventory Planning. You’ll work closely with both upstream and downstream functions to ensure alignment and execution of assortment strategies.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Nike is seeking a strategic, detail-oriented Assortment Planner who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about delivering consumer-right assortments for Nike Sportswear. The ideal candidate brings deep retail planning expertise, advanced Excel skills, and a commitment to operational excellence. You can build hypotheses and conduct data-driven analysis, translating insights into action through strong problem-solving and critical thinking.

You understand consumers, marketplaces, products, and inventory planning, grounding decisions in qualitative research, data, and insights. You’re a proactive collaborator who builds strong relationships across the organization. You’re known for stepping up to address challenges, navigating ambiguity with confidence, and developing innovative ideas that win with consumers. This role requires influencing stakeholders and managing seasonal planning processes end-to-end.

• 6+ years in business planning, assortment planning, merchandise planning, or equivalent experience

• Retail Planning Expertise: Strong understanding of assortment planning, inventory management, and retail financial metrics

• Technical Skills: Advanced proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, complex formulas, data modeling); experience with planning systems (SAP, o9, Workbench) preferred

• Operational Mindset: 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

WHAT YOU’LL WORK ON

As the Lead Assortment Planner for Nike Sportswear, you will influence the shape of seasonal assortments and drive forecasting of investment depth for those assortments, balancing consumer demand, financial targets and marketplace strategies. You will:

• Seasonal Management: Collaborate with Merchandising to influence seasonal assortments and define investment depth and sell through expectations of that assortment, considering financial targets, consumer insights, and marketplace strategies

• Retail Planning & Forecasting: Develop rolling stock and sales plans, or ladder plans, to optimize inventory and brand revenue across multiple territories

• Operational Excellence: Own key planning tools and processes, ensuring timely submissions and accuracy for seasonal code gates and activation milestones

• Data Analysis & Insights: Use advanced analytics and Excel to track performance, identify risks and opportunities, and deliver actionable insights to stakeholders

• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Merchandising, Marketplace, and Global & Territory teams to align on strategies and seasonal priorities

NIKE, Inc. is a growth company that looks for team members to grow with it. Nike offers a generous total rewards package, casual work environment, a diverse and inclusive culture, and an electric atmosphere for professional development. No matter the location, or the role, every Nike employee shares one galvanizing mission: To bring inspiration and innovation to every athlete* in the world.

NIKE, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability.