Nike is seeking a Senior Sport Planner for Basketball Footwear and Apparel to lead seasonal planning, according to a recently published job description.
The role, which requires three to five years of experience in assortment, merchandise, or demand planning, will focus on shaping product assortments and financial plans aligned with key basketball events and product launches. The planner will be responsible for ensuring Nike’s basketball franchises maintain a strong market position and long-term health.
The position demands a strategic thinker capable of balancing consumer insights, financial analysis, and operational execution. Responsibilities include building end-to-end seasonal plans, managing in-season optimization through forecasts, and analyzing sales and inventory data to identify opportunities, and risks. The Senior Sport Planner will too lead consumer planning and collaborate with merchandising and sport teams to ensure plans are grounded in consumer insights.
Candidates should possess a bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain, finance, or a related field. Strong analytical skills and experience with planning tools are preferred. The role requires the ability to influence cross-functional teams and present plans to senior leadership.
Nike’s job posting highlights the importance of athlete and franchise-driven planning within the basketball division. The company is looking for someone who can utilize data and insight to guide partners toward outcomes that benefit Basketball Footwear and Apparel. The position will involve determining how much product is sold into the market and how effectively it sells through.
The job description also notes Nike offers accommodations for candidates with disabilities during the interview process, including screen readers and sign language interpreters.
