Allocation Planner, NA- Planning

About the role

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, it’s about each person bringing skills and passion to a challenging and constantly evolving game. This role is based in Beaverton, OR and is an 8‑month contract with a hybrid onsite schedule (Monday‑Thursday).

Responsibilities

• Partner cross functionally with Assortment Planning, Merchandising, Location Planning, Business Planning, Marketplace Supply Chain, and Brand teams.
• Set seasonal flow plan and store-level allocation plans based on seasonal initiatives, key consumer priorities, store-level strategy, and revenue drivers.
• Develop style/color/size level load-in and replenishment for all stores.
• Monitor store performance weekly and adjust allocation units as needed based on performance vs. plan variance.
• Partner with cross‑functional partners to identify opportunities and execute in‑season cross‑channel inventory trade activities to maximize full‑price sales.
• Maintain and balance healthy inventory levels with optimal Weeks of Supply (WOS) for key consumer × sport × channel segments across the fleet.
• Influence Assortment Planning team on size curve opportunities during pre‑season order entry.
• Support timely and accurate execution in support of new store openings.
• Partner with Assortment Planning and Merchandising to prioritize allocation of everyday essential and seasonal product across channels.

Requirements

• Ability to concisely present complex information/recommendations in meaningful terms to various audiences.
• Deep understanding of how to use data to drive decisions and communicate business needs effectively.
• Demonstrated experience in allocation planning and understanding of financial, product and inventory planning.
• Strong understanding of merchandise, consumer, and sport as it relates to Nike Direct strategy.
• Solid knowledge foundation of Excel and MS Windows applications; knowledge of the Just Enough allocation system a plus.
• Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree and minimum of 2 years directly relevant work experience.
• Alternative qualifications: PhD or Law + 1 year; Masters + 0‑3 years; Associates degree + 1‑3 years; High School + 3‑5 years.

Schedule

Hybrid onsite schedule: Monday through Thursday.