demand planner

Job Title: Demand Planner 3 Location: Beaverton, OR, United States, 97005 Work Type: Contractor, Hybrid (On-site at WHQ; option to WFH Fridays) Marketplace Pay Rate: USD $47.89 / hr Summary Nike is looking for someone with demand planning experience to forecast soccer for the North America geography. The focus will be on footwear with a small amount of branded apparel. Experience in forecasting, retail math, and stakeholder management are key to success in this role. Additional Notes FTE leave coverage; end date likely staying as is Degree preferred, not required 3-5 years’ experience minimum in a demand planning role Hands-on forecasting/planning experience required Excel expertise required Experience with other planning tools preferred Good communication & storytelling skills required Collaborative with strong stakeholder management skills Preferred Experience Experience with larger/similar brands (Nike, Kroger, Adidas, etc.) Willingness to work on NAM Soccer forecasting for USA/Canada total marketplace Team structure: 3 others reporting into Hiring Manager; cross-functional work with finance, sales, merchandising Key Responsibilities Establish end-to-end bottom-up assortment plans partnering with Merchandising, Sales, and Business Planning Create pre-season style color plans supporting Nike’s goals Manage in-season optimization and seasonal rolling forecasts with account planning teams Leverage statistical forecasting, data science, and innovative methods to improve planning decisions Demonstrate expertise in assortment planning, financial, product, and inventory planning Influence and communicate effectively using data-driven storytelling Think critically to assess style potential in the marketplace and quantify financial plan gaps Problem-solve and develop accurate plans optimizing trade-offs and outcomes Understand consumer and marketplace trends Present financial plans, forecasts, and strategies in key meetings Develop seasonal plans and monthly forecasts including sales, margin, and inventory at the style-color level Partner with stakeholders across Geo and Global to optimize business health Recap and analyze business against forecasts, manage in-season sales and inventories Support monthly and seasonal inventory planning and management Actively manage product close-outs and aging inventory in partnership with account teams Requirements Bachelor’s degree preferred (alternatives: PhD or Law +1 yr; Master’s + 0-3 yrs) Minimum 3-5 years’ experience directly relevant in demand planning Strong demand planning, forecasting, retail math, and stakeholder management skills Hands-on experience with Excel; other planning tools preferred Excellent communication and storytelling abilities Collaborative mindset and ability to work cross-functionally Skills Demand Planning Forecasting Retail Math Stakeholder Management #J-18808-Ljbffr