At Nike, we’re obsessed with delivering game-changing experiences for athletes—and the Nike Stores Innovation Lab (NSiL) is where that future takes shape. As a Product Strategy & Planning Specialist, you’ll turn seasonal strategies into action by driving cross-functional alignment, enabling accurate and consumer-right assortments, and leveraging insights that fuel impactful decision-making. Your work will help shape the product choices tested in NSiL, directly influencing how we serve athletes in the retail environment.

What You’ll Do

You’ll partner across concepts, merchandising, planning, and operations to drive the strategy behind assortments in our store innovation ecosystem. You’ll enable smarter product lifecycle decisions while optimizing inventory.

Own seasonal assortment alignment across Concept, Category, and Sample Planning teams.Ensure buy accuracy and assortment continuity within NSiL spaces.Collaborate with Value Channel leads to deliver consumer-right assortment strategies.Plan and execute end-of-life liquidation strategies to maximize flow and minimize waste.Deliver actionable insights through KPI reporting—using tools like Tableau, Excel, and Smartsheet.Work with Cross functional Partners to support execution of seasonal sets within Mock ShopsOversee seasonal sample coordination and inventory flow to ensure alignment with program timelines

Who You’ll Work With

You’ll collaborate daily with Merchandising, Planning, Product Creation, Visual Merch, and Store Ops partners. You’ll also work closely with analytics and reporting teams to translate feedback and performance into continuous improvement. You will also work directly with the Asset’s management specialist to execute daily tasks in the NSiL and maintain best in class inventory management.

What You BringBachelor’s degree in Business, Merchandising, Supply Chain, or equivalent experience.3–5 years in product strategy, retail planning, inventory management, or program operations.Proficiency with Tableau, Excel, Smartsheet, and data visualization tools.Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills with a knack for cross-functional collaboration.Ability to thrive in fast-paced, ambiguous environments focused on test-and-learn.Passion for the athlete experience—and a deep curiosity to make it better every season.

Why Nike

You’ll be part of a team obsessed with progress. We don’t just run the play—we design it, test it, and scale it. If you’re energized by complexity, passionate about product, and driven by results, this role puts you at the heart of one of Nike’s most innovative teams.

We offer a number of accommodations to complete our interview process including screen readers, sign language interpreters, accessible and single location for in-person interviews, closed captioning, and other reasonable modifications as needed. If you discover, as you navigate our application process, that you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please complete the Candidate Accommodation Request Form.