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Nike · 12 hours ago

Lead Business Planner

Nike, Inc. is a leading athletic brand that focuses on exploring potential and pushing boundaries. They are seeking a Lead Business Planner who will define and deliver consumer demand across North America, manage multi-season revenue and inventory plans, and collaborate with various cross-functional teams to drive results.

ApparelE-CommerceFashionLifestyleProduct DesignRetailSporting Goods
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H1B Sponsor Likelynote

Responsibilities

Define and lead the multi‑season Operating Plan for North America across Sport and Product Engine dimensions
Adjust and align plans to Sport architecture based on NA targets, consumer trends, and in‑season actuals
Establish pre‑season top‑down financial targets (Consumer Demand, Revenue, Margin, Inventory) for North America by Gender, Sport, and Channel
Define location‑level (Geo, Channel, Sport) demand, revenue, receipt, and inventory plans
Identify and recommend cross‑Sport trade‑off actions to drive consumer demand, strengthen Nike and partner margin, and improve overall North America marketplace inventory health

Qualification

Retail planning experienceFinancial acumenData analysisMarket data interpretationCommunication skillsProblem-solvingEntrepreneurial mindsetBachelor's degreeCollaborationAttention to detail

Required

5+ years' experience in retail, planning, merchandising, or product management
Strong ability to influence and collaborate through clear, effective communication
Actively listens, synthesizes information, and advances work with cross‑functional partners
Exceptional written/verbal communication, analytical strength, and attention to detail
Ability to synthesize and interpret market data to inform the North America Operating Plan; assesses risk and solves problems to drive outcomes
Deep understanding of key retail metrics (Retail Sales, ST%, WOS, Inventory, Revenue, Margin) and ability to manipulate data efficiently
Commercial, entrepreneurial, and consumer‑forward mindset
Bachelor's degree in business or related field (or equivalent combination of education, experience, and training)

Company

Nike is a retail brand that provides the sale of apparel, footwear, sports equipment, and accessory products.

H1B Sponsorship

Nike has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (340)
2024 (302)
2023 (328)
2022 (543)
2021 (426)
2020 (253)

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$239M
Key Investors
Pershing Square Capital Management
2024-08-17Post Ipo Equity· $239M
1980-12-02IPO

Leadership Team

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Elliott Hill
President and Chief Executive Officer
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Muge Erdirik Dogan
EVP & Chief Technology Officer, NIKE, Inc.
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