Allocation Planner Hybrid - Nike - Beaverton, Oregon, United States

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 22:31:05 -0600

Title: Allocation Planner

Location: Beaverton, OR

Duration: 6 months contract

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.

WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH

You will partner cross functionally with Assortment Planning, Merchandising Planning, Commercial Planning, Location Planning, Merchandising, Market Place Operations and Brand teams.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We are looking for an Allocation Planner to deliver plans aligned to Nike’s Sport Offense to achieve channel financial targets including Revenue, Margin, Inventory, and Profitability through optimizing seasonal, monthly and weekly flow to maximize in-stock rates and mitigate lost demand.

Ability to concisely present complex information/recommendations in meaningful terms to various audiences

A 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 FOP as it relates to Nike Direct strategy

Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree and minimum of 2 years directly relevant work experience Note: One of the following alternatives may be accepted: PhD or Law + 1 yr; Masters + 0-3 yrs; Associates degree + 1-3 yrs; High School + 3-5 yrs

WHAT YOU’LL WORK ON

Set seasonal flow plan and allocation plan based on seasonal initiatives, key consumer priorities, door level strategy, and revenue drivers.

Develop style/color/size level load-in and replenishment for all doors. Monitor store performance weekly and adjust allocation units as needed performance vs plan va’riance

Partner w/ x-functional partners to identify opportunities and execute in-season x-channel trade activities to maximize full-price sales

Maintain and balance healthy inventory levels w/ optimal Weeks of Supply (WOS) for key consumer x FOP x channel across the fleet

Influence Assortment Planning team on size curve opportunities during pre-season order entry

Supports timely and accurate execution in support of New Store Openings

Partner with the Merchandise Planner and Merchandising to prioritize allocation of essential and seasonal product across channels.