In this role, you’ll play a key part in bringing Nike products to athletes* across EMEA ensuring the right product is in the right place at the right time. You’ll turn insights into action by forecasting demand, analyzing consumer trends, and helping drive better, faster, and smarter decisions across the business.
As a Demand Planner, your focus will be on building accurate, consumer-driven forecasts and strengthening the link between planning, merchandising, and the marketplace. You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams, use data to anticipate needs, and contribute to efficient and effective product distribution across Nike’s dynamic supply chain.
What are you going to do?You’ll be responsible for:
- Creating detailed demand plans by category or account, ensuring high forecast accuracy that drives profitability for Nike and our partners.
- Using a mix of historical data, market insights, promotional calendars, and customer feedback to build short- and mid-term demand plans.
- Supporting cross-functional alignment by collaborating with Merchandising, Sales, Marketplace, and Operations to sync supply and demand strategies.
- Leveraging advanced analytics and statistical tools to validate forecast accuracy and identify emerging trends or risks.
- Contributing to seasonal planning cycles, documenting key assumptions, and sharing updates on forecast performance and market shifts.
What do we offer?- Nike maintains a hybrid working model, 3 days in the office, 2 days from home.
- 25 vacation days if you work 40 hours per week a full year
- Commuting allowance of €0.23 cent per km/max of €23 net per office day
- Work from home allowance of €5 per day on days you are working from home
- 8.33% holiday allowance
- Participation in pension plan, fully covered by Adecco in the first year
- 25% discount in the employee store
- Free access to the online learning platform Adecco Academy
- Access to the gym facilities on campus
Where will you work?Nike, Inc., a global leader in athletic footwear, apparel, and innovation, is headquartered in Beaverton, Oregon, and serves as a beacon of inspiration for athletes worldwide. Its European Headquarters (EHQ) is located on a vibrant campus that reflects the brand's dynamic and innovative spirit. Surrounded by lush parks, cycling paths, and running tracks, the campus embodies Nike’s commitment to sustainability, health, and community. A melting pot of global talent, it fosters creativity and collaboration, driving forward-thinking ideas that shape the future of sports, culture, and lifestyle.
What do we ask?- 4+ years of experience in demand planning, forecasting, or supply chain analytics in a fast-paced, international environment
- Strong analytical mindset with experience using Excel, statistical tools, or planning systems (e.g. SAP, Anaplan, or similar)
- A proactive, detail-oriented approach to planning and process improvement
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to align and influence across teams
- Fluency in English; additional languages are a plus
Are you interested?Apply now via the button. If you need more information about the team, the company, the role; feel free to send an email to nike@adecco.nl. We will be more than happy to support!