WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
Were always looking for exceptional talent to join us Nike. This opening is to attract candidates based on future job openings for Nike s EMEA DemandSupply Management (DSM) business. If your skill set and interest align feel free to apply to be considered for future openings. Being part of our Evergreen pipeline means staying top of mind for future roles that align with your skills and experience. Well keep your information on file and will be in touch if we see a match.
1st Job Description
Assortment Planner EMEA
WHO YOULL WORK WITH
Join a dynamic team of planners dedicated to sales planning where youll play a key role in shaping the future of the Nike Marketplace Partner (NMP) business. As an Assortment Planner you will collaborate across a wide network of teams including Merchandising Finance Sports & Business planning and S&IM. Youll serve as the NMP partner lead in multiple forums coordinating and consolidating key deliverables for the NMP team.
WHO WERE LOOKING FOR
We are looking for a candidate who has demonstratedexperience in assortment/ retail planning and understanding of financial product and inventory planning (min 3years)
Ability to demonstrate a growth mindset that is ready to leverage statistical forecasting data science and new ways of working to develop a fact-based plan
Ability to think critically and understand the potential of data & quantify any gaps to financial plan from a product potential perspective.
Demonstrated ability to influence and design compelling communication / story telling grounded in data
Demonstrated problem solving skills and ability to work independently
WHAT YOULL WORK ON
In this role youll:
The Assortment Planner role is responsible for developing and/or informing/influencing seasonal plan based on rolling SSP inclusive of retail sales (value / units) receipts and inventory at the levels of Franchise/Merch Class x Sports x Marketplace unit
You will develop strategies to meet Sports Offense strategic and financial goals and own product-driven OTB forecast to inform manufacturing decisions through to in-season optimization
Analyze the business against plan and forecasted in-season sales and inventories on a monthly or weekly basis assessing business risk/opportunity & developing action plans and driving escalations where needed Monitor top Franchise SSPs & drive x-marketplace decision-making to optimize product health and captured consumer demand and inform trading/pricing decisions
Set and manage E2E inventory health within and across categories &NMP MPUs within your MPU plus understanding impact on overall marketplace health. Communicate and advocate Assortment Plan to x-functional leadership team at Franchise-/Merch Class- level through the lens of Sports Offense and In partnership with Merchandising to optimize sell-in in line with MPU strategy and marketplace role
Drive projects independently; Prioritize workload and deliverables within the project
2nd Job Description
Business Planner Nike EMEA
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
Join a dynamic team of planners dedicated to sales planning where youll play a key role in shaping the future of the Nike Marketplace Partner (NMP) business. As an Business Planner you will collaborate across a wide network of teams including Merchandising Finance Sports & Business planning and S& serve as the NMP partner lead in multiple forums coordinating and consolidating key deliverables for the NMP team.
WHAT YOU BRING
Expertise inplanning including finance merchandising and end-to-end supply chain; understands interdependencies and retail metrics.
Stronganalytical and problem-solving skillswith advanced Excel Tableau and planning systems (SSP o9); connects demand supply and inventory.
Ability toinfluence and communicate effectivelywith diverse audiences from peers to Lead leaders; combines data and storytelling to drive alignment.
Growth mindset leveraging statistical forecasting scenario planning and data science for decision-making.
Excellentverbal and written communication; simplifies complexity without losing accuracy
BUSINESS SKILLS
Planning & Scenario Management
Extensive retail planning experience with strong stock/sales planning P&L understanding and KPI knowledge. Anticipates change balances short-term priorities with long-term strategy and creates reliable plans. (min 5years)
Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
Optimizes trade-offs applies market insights and challenges assumptions with evidence-based recommendations.
Risk Assessment & Decision-Making
Evaluates risks holistically makes fact-based recommendations and presents clear options aligned with business goals.
Analytics & Data-Driven Planning
Applies forecasting models uses Excel/PowerBI/Tableau for visualization and turns data into actionable insights connected to consumer and financial impact.
Consumer & Market Focus
Grounds plans in consumer needs and market trends; understands product lifecycle and growth opportunities
Proven record of managing multiple workstreams
Excellent stakeholder management
INERPERSONAL SKILLS
Influencing & Communication
Builds trust and relationships across teams; uses persuasion and negotiation techniques. Crafts compelling narratives adapts messaging to audience and builds influence through consistent value-driven communication.
Self-Awareness & Growth Mindset
Open to feedback acknowledges mistakes and continuously improves.
Curiosity & Continuous Learning
Demonstrates curiosity about upstream/downstream impacts; seeks innovation and combines quantitative and qualitative insights for objective recommendations.
Active Listening & Alignment
Listens actively asks clarifying questions and uses storytelling plus data to drive decisions and alignment.
WHAT YOU WILL WORK ON
Shape and contribute multi-season Business Plan (Order Books to Net Ship and inventory) for Sport x MPU including management of R&O.
This Means You Will:
Maintain Business Plans
Own seasonal business plans (e.g. banner account account group) and manage all seasons post-bookings broadcast.
Analyze & Act
Review performance against plan and forecast monthly assess risks and opportunities and create action plansescalating when needed.
Drive Strategic & Financial Goals
Develop strategies to achieveWin Nowobjectives and guide in-season optimization.
Drive Marketplace Health
Partner with key stakeholders across Geo to ensure marketplace business health and alignment with strategic objectives.
Influence In-Season Performance
Execute inventory sell-through actions within the marketplace and support weekly trade processes and decisions.
Optimize Trade-Offs
Align planning rolling forecasts to Sport and execute cross- trade-off actions to drive consumer demand margin and market share.
WHO YOU WILL WORK WITH
You will work closely with Integrated Teamsincluding Business Planners Assortment Planners and cross-functional partnersas well as cross-functional leadership. Your primary stakeholders are the Commercial and Planning teams for Sport and MPU Partners
Other key partners are:
Finance
Merchandising
Central /GEO BP & AP
MSC
Partner Management
S&IM
* Please note these positionsare noteligible for relocation to the Netherlands