Senior Brand Planner, NA at Nike in Beaverton, Oregon

About Nike

Nike is the world's leading sports brand, empowering athletes and innovators to push boundaries and redefine performance. Headquartered in Beaverton, Oregon, Nike drives innovation in sportswear, footwear, and equipment, serving millions globally. As a Senior Brand Planner, NA, you'll join a dynamic team shaping North America's planning operations within our Enterprise Business Planning (EBP) framework. Nike careers offer unparalleled opportunities to collaborate with global teams, leveraging cutting-edge tools to deliver operational excellence in retail planning.

Role Overview

The Senior Brand Planner, NA role in Beaverton, Oregon, is pivotal for managing planning operations across North America. This full-time position demands a highly organized professional with a knack for simplifying complex timelines and fostering cross-functional collaboration. Reporting to the Brand Assortment Planning team within North America Planning, you'll partner with Global and Geo planning teams, Sport x Marketplace groups, and functional operations networks. Ideal for retail planning experts passionate about process efficiencies, stakeholder alignment, and data-driven storytelling using tools like Excel, Smartsheet, Tableau, and PowerBI.

Key Responsibilities

In this senior role, you'll drive clarity and readiness across Nike's Planning CODE gates. Key duties include:

• Manage multiple DSM calendars to ensure operational alignment and readiness across Sport Planning x Marketplace.
• Partner with the Global Brand Assortment Planning Operations team to provide feedback on operational excellence.
• Create standardized templates for business-driving decisions, storytelling, and leadership team cross-functional meetings.
• Ensure Planning teams maintain defined workback calendars for CODE moment readiness.
• Develop methodologies for translating Bookings, Demand Plan, and POS data into compelling narratives.
• Drive efficiencies in planning processes and tools across Sport Planning x Marketplace.
• Engage in the Functional Operations Network to promote consistency across NA and Planning functions.

These responsibilities position you at the heart of Nike's supply chain and demand planning, optimizing inventory and assortment strategies for vertical and wholesale channels.

Qualifications & Requirements

Education and Experience

A Bachelor's degree in Business or a related field is required, with flexibility for equivalent education, experience, and training combinations. Foundational knowledge of retail planning across vertical and wholesale is essential, alongside demonstrated experience in assortment planning, financial modeling, product planning, and inventory management.

Core Skills and Competencies

Success demands strong process design and governance skills, proficiency in Excel, Smartsheet, Tableau, and PowerBI, and the ability to streamline processes in dynamic, cross-functional environments. You'll need thorough understanding of Demand and Supply functions, strong formatting for creating a 'single source of truth,' and critical thinking to identify efficiencies and automation opportunities. Proven problem-solving through aligned tools and communication is key, as is the self-starter mindset to handle ambiguity by creating team clarity.

Soft Skills

Excellent communication to influence stakeholders across levels, proactive collaboration, curiosity, and the ability to mobilize broad groups toward common goals define top candidates for this Nike job in Beaverton.

Benefits & Perks

Nike offers a premium compensation package for Senior Brand Planner roles, including an estimated salary range of $120,000 - $170,000 USD annually, based on Retail/Tech sector benchmarks with a buffer for performance. Beyond salary:

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage with wellness programs.
• Generous PTO, parental leave, and flexible work options.
• Employee discounts on Nike products and exclusive athlete events.
• Retirement savings plans with company matching.
• State-of-the-art campus in Beaverton with fitness centers, dining, and innovation hubs.

Nike prioritizes accessibility, offering accommodations like screen readers and sign language interpreters during interviews.

Career Growth

At Nike, career progression is fueled by internal mobility and leadership development. As a Senior Brand Planner, NA, you'll gain exposure to global planning, advancing to roles in supply chain leadership, assortment strategy, or EBP directorship. Nike's culture invests in upskilling via Tableau certifications, process automation training, and cross-functional projects, positioning you for executive impact in retail careers.

Why Join Us

Be part of Nike's mission to bring inspiration and innovation to every athlete. In Beaverton, Oregon, collaborate with elite teams on high-stakes planning that influences billions in revenue. This role offers intellectual challenge, operational influence, and the prestige of Nike corporate jobs. Join a company redefining retail planning with data, efficiency, and storytelling—apply for this Senior Brand Planner position today and elevate your career.

Role FAQs

What is the work environment like?

Hybrid setup in Nike's Beaverton World Headquarters, emphasizing collaboration across Sport, Marketplace, and Global teams.

Is prior retail planning experience required?

Yes, foundational knowledge in vertical/wholesale planning and assortment is essential.

What tools will I use daily?

Excel, Smartsheet, Tableau, PowerBI for process management and storytelling.

How does Nike support professional development?

Through training, mentorship, and global project rotations tailored to planning professionals.

Is this role remote?

Primarily on-site in Beaverton, OR, with flexibility for qualified candidates.