WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH
As Nike Planning, we serve the Nike Supply Chain Function combining insights and analytics to sense and craft how much product consumers will want, where and when they’ll want it. This offense combines work in Business planning (BP) and Assortment Planning (AP) sub functions to support a more detailed and flexible approach to serve consumers and drive inventory efficiency for NIKE and our partners.
The Sr Assortment Planner within the Nike Territory team is an analytical problem solver, flexible thinker, and good communicator who is comfortable learning quickly and connecting the dots to create and drive plans. Bringing a strong passion for consumers and being able to navigate through ambiguity, they connect commercial needs into multi-seasonal plans.
They are able to provide the details that compel action and drives alignment. They create energy with an exceptional self-driven approach to simplify the complex and thrive in a fast paced, ever-changing environment.
You will work closely with Integrated Portfolio Teams—including Business Planners, Assortment Planners, and cross-functional partners—as well as cross-functional leadership. Your primary stakeholders are the Commercial and Planning teams for Sport and Territory Partners.
Other key partners are:
- Finance
- Merchandising
- Central /GEO BP & AP
- MSC
- Insights & Analytics
- Partner Management
- S&IM
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
We are looking for a Senior Assortment Planner Territory, Nike EMEA to establish clear end to end bottom-up franchise plans for a portfolio of accounts, partnering with the Integrated Portfolio Teams, Sports AP, and BP to create seasonal plans grounded in revenue, inventory, profitability, productivity, margin, and consumer centricity.
You will create pre-season franchise plans that support the commercial and product goals of Nike and Sport. You will manage these plans through to in-season optimization and delivery of commercial targets through a robust rolling forecast process and collaborative weekly offense with the Integrated Portfolio Teams and various cross-functional stakeholders.
Knowledge about and affinity with Football is recommended.
WHAT YOU BRING
- Expertise in planning, including finance, merchandising, and end-to-end supply chain; understands interdependencies and retail metrics.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with advanced Excel, Tableau, and planning systems (SSP, o9); connects demand, supply, and inventory.
- Ability to influence and communicate effectively with diverse audiences, from peers to senior leaders; combines data and storytelling to drive alignment.
- Growth mindset, leveraging statistical forecasting, scenario planning, and data science for decision-making.
- Excellent verbal and written communication; simplifies complexity without losing accuracy
BUSINESS SKILLS
- Planning & Scenario Management
5+ years in retail or planning 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. - 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
INTERPERSONAL 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’LL WORK ON
Shape and contribute to season 1-4, Assortment Plan for Sport x Territory including management of R&O.
This Means You Will:
- Shape Seasonal Plans
Co-create and influence seasonal plans—including RSV, RSU, net sales, margin, receipts, and inventory by Franchise/App—using consistent business logic and analytics in partnership with Sport AP. - Drive Strategic & Financial Goals
Develop strategies to achieve Win Now objectives and own product-driven OTB forecasts to guide manufacturing and in-season optimization. - Analyze & Act
Review performance against plan and forecast weekly/monthly, assess risks and opportunities, and create action plans—escalating when needed. - Optimize Marketplace Decisions
Monitor top Franchise stock and sales plans, contribute to cross-marketplace decisions, and inform trading and pricing strategies to capture consumer demand. - Manage Inventory Health
Oversee end-to-end inventory for your Sport(s) and MPU(s), understanding its impact on overall marketplace health. - Communicate Assortment Strategy
Advocate the Assortment Plan to Partner Management and cross-functional leadership, aligning sell-in with strategy and marketplace role. - Build Territory Business Plans
Provide insights that shape Territory plans aligned with consumer-right capacity and business strategy; collaborate with Business Planning, Finance, and marketplace teams. - Support Multi-Year Strategy
Actively contribute to the development and deployment of Territory and Sport multi-year strategies. - Collaborate Centrally
Work with Central AP to deliver portfolio insights for reporting, franchise health monitoring, seasonal templates, and competitive analysis. - Lead Projects & Prioritize Work
Drive day-to-day projects independently and manage workload across multiple workstreams. - Communicate with Impact
Practice best-in-class storytelling and communication to provide clarity and visibility for partners.
NON-NEGOTIABLE:
- No relocation package: only applications from people currently living in the Netherlands will be accepted.
- Deadline: Wednesday October 28th End of Day. We encourage external candidates to apply as soon as possible, as the posting may close earlier if we receive a sufficient number of applications.
