About Nike

Nike, the world's leading sports brand, is headquartered in Beaverton, Oregon, where innovation meets athletic passion. With a legacy of breaking barriers and empowering athletes, Nike drives the future of sport through cutting-edge products, digital experiences, and global storytelling. As a Senior Assortment Planner for Global Jordan, you'll contribute to the iconic Jordan brand, blending cultural influence with performance excellence to captivate consumers worldwide.

Role Overview

The Senior Assortment Planner, Global Jordan role at Nike in Beaverton, Oregon, is pivotal in shaping the future of Jordan Sport business. Reporting to the Global Jordan Sport Planning Senior Manager, you'll partner with Merchandising, Product, and Business Planning teams to create end-to-end merchandise plans. Your work ensures consumer demand is met while maintaining a healthy pull market, grounded in profitability, productivity, and consumer-centric strategies. This position demands an enterprise thinker capable of influencing leadership and navigating ambiguity to deliver results.

Key Impact Areas

Every day, you'll leverage data-driven insights to optimize the product lifecycle, from pre-season planning to in-season adjustments and post-season analysis. Join a collaborative environment where your ability to drive action and foster cross-functional partnerships will directly impact Jordan's global success.

Key Responsibilities

In this dynamic role, your core duties include:

• Developing seasonal plans and monthly forecasts at the style level, incorporating sales, margin, and inventory analytics to meet Jordan financial goals.
• Building bottom-up forecasts to inform critical pre-season decisions and strategies.
• Performing weekly sales analysis to pinpoint risks, opportunities, and performance trends.
• Collaborating with Geo and Global cross-functional teams to manage business performance effectively.
• Delivering post-season assortment insights, recaps, and recommendations to key stakeholders.

These responsibilities position you at the heart of Nike's planning operations, ensuring agility and precision in a fast-paced retail landscape.

Qualifications & Requirements

Nike seeks proven professionals with:

• A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education, experience, or training.
• 3-5 years of relevant work experience in assortment planning.
• Demonstrated expertise in financial, product, and inventory planning.
• Strong retail planning acumen and current knowledge of consumer and marketplace trends.
• Proficiency in statistical forecasting, data science, and innovative planning methodologies.
• Advanced Excel skills for data manipulation and analysis.
• Exceptional problem-solving and critical thinking to optimize trade-offs.
• Proven influence skills with data-grounded communication for leadership.
• Thrives in matrixed environments with cross-functional collaboration.

Ideal candidates are enterprise thinkers who excel in ambiguity, innovate under pressure, and prioritize consumer success.

Benefits & Perks

Nike offers an unmatched compensation package, including:

• Competitive base salary with performance-based incentives and bonuses.
• Comprehensive health benefits: medical, dental, vision, and mental health support.
• 401(k) retirement savings with generous company matching.
• Paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, and paid parental leave.
• Tuition assistance and ongoing professional development opportunities.
• Exclusive employee discounts on Nike and Jordan products.
• State-of-the-art campus with fitness centers, recreational facilities, and sustainable workspaces.

Accessibility accommodations are available throughout the hiring process, reflecting Nike's commitment to inclusivity.

Career Growth

At Nike, career progression is fueled by mentorship, leadership programs, and global mobility. As a Senior Assortment Planner, you'll gain exposure to executive stakeholders, advanced analytics tools, and high-impact projects. Many alumni advance to director-level roles in planning, merchandising, or supply chain, leveraging Nike's vast network for long-term success. Continuous learning through Nike University ensures you're always at the forefront of retail innovation.

Why Join Us

Be part of the Global Jordan team at Nike's Beaverton headquarters, where you'll shape assortments that resonate with millions. Enjoy a premium work culture emphasizing work-life balance, innovation, and impact. Nike's mission to bring inspiration and innovation to every athlete* (*if you have a body, you are an athlete) aligns with top talent seeking purpose-driven careers. In Beaverton, collaborate with industry pioneers in a vibrant, athlete-inspired environment.

Role FAQs

Q: What tools will I use daily?
A: Primarily advanced Excel, statistical forecasting software, and Nike's proprietary planning systems.

Q: Is travel required?
A: Minimal travel; primarily on-site in Beaverton with hybrid flexibility.

Q: How does this role support diversity and inclusion?
A: Nike prioritizes inclusive planning that reflects diverse consumer voices, with accommodations for all abilities.

Q: What's the team structure?
A: Matrixed with Merch, Product, Business Planning, and global Geo teams for collaborative success.

Q: Application tips?
A: Highlight quantifiable planning achievements and consumer trend impacts in your resume.