Planner Jobs in Oregon
Planner jobs in Oregon are concentrated in Portland, Salem, and Eugene, where urban growth, transportation infrastructure, and land use policy keep demand steady at every level from associate to senior planner. Metro agencies, county planning departments, and firms like Metro Regional Government, ODOT, and Portland Bureau of Planning and Sustainability are among the most consistent hirers in the state. Urban planning, transportation planning, and environmental land use are the specialties drawing the most consistent interest from Oregon employers right now. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Become a Part of the NIKE, Inc. Team
NIKE, Inc. does more than outfit the world’s best athletes. It’s a place where passionate individuals come together to create the future of sport. We are unapologetic about who we are and what we’re after—bringing innovation and inspiration to every athlete* in the world. We look for athletes who can push boundaries, elevate our potential and continue leading us to greatness. The next tastemakers, playmakers, risk takers and glue players. Are you game?
WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH
This role sits within Global Planning and partners across Merchandising, Business Planning, Enterprise Business Planning, and Geo and Global teams to build consumer-right assortment plans, optimize business health, and connect product decisions to financial outcomes across the product life cycle.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
The Senior Assortment Planner for Global Accessories brings clarity, precision, and commercial instinct to the planning process. This person knows how to build bottom-up assortment plans that connect consumer demand, product potential, profitability, productivity, sales, margin, and inventory. They are a strong analytical thinker who can translate data into compelling recommendations, influence cross-functional partners, and make trade-offs that strengthen business outcomes. They will bring a current understanding of consumer and marketplace trends, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to evaluate style-level opportunities with discipline and speed. The ideal candidate is comfortable working across seasonal planning, monthly forecasting, variance analysis, inventory planning, and in-season optimization. They use statistical forecasting, data science, and new ways of working to make better decisions and move the business forward.
The candidate will bring:
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Merchandising, Analytics, Supply Chain, or related field. Will accept any suitable combination of education, experience and training.
Requires a minimum of 3+ years of directly relevant work experience in assortment planning, financial planning, product planning, inventory planning, or a related field.
Demonstrated ability to influence partners and deliver compelling, data-grounded communication.
Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills, with the ability to quantify gaps to financial plans from a bottom-up perspective.
Experience leveraging analytics, statistical forecasting, data science, and evolving ways of working to develop plans and guide decisions.
WHAT YOU’LL WORK ON
You will build seasonal plans, manage rolling forecasts, and turn data into decisions that shape product, inventory, and financial outcomes. You will partner across functions to optimize plans from pre-season strategy through in-season execution.
Develop seasonal plans and monthly forecasts for sales, margin, and inventory at the style level, using analytics to support Sport financial goals.
Own bottom-up forecasts that inform manufacturing decisions and drive in-season optimization.
Partner with Merchandising, Business Planning, Enterprise Business Planning, and Geo and Global stakeholders to strengthen business health across the product life cycle.
Build pre-season style-level plans grounded in profitability, productivity, and consumer-centric assortment choices.
Recap and analyze business performance against forecast, then translate findings into monthly sales and inventory forecasts.
Analyze product performance, surface actionable insights, and communicate risks, opportunities, and forecast variance with clear action plans.
Support monthly and seasonal inventory and supply planning activities that help the team make sharper, faster decisions.
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.
NIKE, Inc. is a growth company that looks for team members to grow with it. Nike offers a generous total rewards package, casual work environment, a diverse and inclusive culture, and an electric atmosphere for professional development. No matter the location, or the role, every Nike employee shares one galvanizing mission: To bring inspiration and innovation to every athlete* in the world.
NIKE, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability.
OUR HIRING GAME PLAN
01 Apply
Our teams are made up of diverse skillsets, knowledge bases, inputs, ideas and backgrounds. We want you to find your fit – review job descriptions, departments and teams to discover the role for you.
02 Meet a Recruiter or Take an Assessment
If selected for a corporate role, a recruiter will reach out to start your interview process and be your main contact throughout the process. For retail roles, you’ll complete an interactive assessment that includes a chat and quizzes and takes about 10-20 minutes to complete. No matter the role, we want to learn about you – the whole you – so don’t shy away from how you approach world-class service and what makes you unique.
03 Interview
Go into this stage confident by doing your research, understanding what we are looking for and being prepared for questions that are set up to learn more about you, and your background.
Become a Part of the NIKE, Inc. Team
NIKE, Inc. does more than outfit the world’s best athletes. It’s a place where passionate individuals come together to create the future of sport. We are unapologetic about who we are and what we’re after—bringing innovation and inspiration to every athlete* in the world. We look for athletes who can push boundaries, elevate our potential and continue leading us to greatness. The next tastemakers, playmakers, risk takers and glue players. Are you game?
WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH
This role sits within Global Planning and partners across Merchandising, Business Planning, Enterprise Business Planning, and Geo and Global teams to build consumer-right assortment plans, optimize business health, and connect product decisions to financial outcomes across the product life cycle.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
The Senior Assortment Planner for Global Accessories brings clarity, precision, and commercial instinct to the planning process. This person knows how to build bottom-up assortment plans that connect consumer demand, product potential, profitability, productivity, sales, margin, and inventory. They are a strong analytical thinker who can translate data into compelling recommendations, influence cross-functional partners, and make trade-offs that strengthen business outcomes. They will bring a current understanding of consumer and marketplace trends, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to evaluate style-level opportunities with discipline and speed. The ideal candidate is comfortable working across seasonal planning, monthly forecasting, variance analysis, inventory planning, and in-season optimization. They use statistical forecasting, data science, and new ways of working to make better decisions and move the business forward.
The candidate will bring:
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Merchandising, Analytics, Supply Chain, or related field. Will accept any suitable combination of education, experience and training.
Requires a minimum of 3+ years of directly relevant work experience in assortment planning, financial planning, product planning, inventory planning, or a related field.
Demonstrated ability to influence partners and deliver compelling, data-grounded communication.
Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills, with the ability to quantify gaps to financial plans from a bottom-up perspective.
Experience leveraging analytics, statistical forecasting, data science, and evolving ways of working to develop plans and guide decisions.
WHAT YOU’LL WORK ON
You will build seasonal plans, manage rolling forecasts, and turn data into decisions that shape product, inventory, and financial outcomes. You will partner across functions to optimize plans from pre-season strategy through in-season execution.
Develop seasonal plans and monthly forecasts for sales, margin, and inventory at the style level, using analytics to support Sport financial goals.
Own bottom-up forecasts that inform manufacturing decisions and drive in-season optimization.
Partner with Merchandising, Business Planning, Enterprise Business Planning, and Geo and Global stakeholders to strengthen business health across the product life cycle.
Build pre-season style-level plans grounded in profitability, productivity, and consumer-centric assortment choices.
Recap and analyze business performance against forecast, then translate findings into monthly sales and inventory forecasts.
Analyze product performance, surface actionable insights, and communicate risks, opportunities, and forecast variance with clear action plans.
Support monthly and seasonal inventory and supply planning activities that help the team make sharper, faster decisions.
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.
NIKE, Inc. is a growth company that looks for team members to grow with it. Nike offers a generous total rewards package, casual work environment, a diverse and inclusive culture, and an electric atmosphere for professional development. No matter the location, or the role, every Nike employee shares one galvanizing mission: To bring inspiration and innovation to every athlete* in the world.
NIKE, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability.
OUR HIRING GAME PLAN
01 Apply
Our teams are made up of diverse skillsets, knowledge bases, inputs, ideas and backgrounds. We want you to find your fit – review job descriptions, departments and teams to discover the role for you.
02 Meet a Recruiter or Take an Assessment
If selected for a corporate role, a recruiter will reach out to start your interview process and be your main contact throughout the process. For retail roles, you’ll complete an interactive assessment that includes a chat and quizzes and takes about 10-20 minutes to complete. No matter the role, we want to learn about you – the whole you – so don’t shy away from how you approach world-class service and what makes you unique.
03 Interview
Go into this stage confident by doing your research, understanding what we are looking for and being prepared for questions that are set up to learn more about you, and your background.
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Planner Job Market in Oregon
A snapshot from current Oregon openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Retail
- Manufacturing
- Consumer Goods
- Sports & Recreation
- Technology & Software
What Oregon Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in planner jobs across Oregon.
- AICP certification or active progress toward certification through APA Oregon Chapter
- Bachelor's or master's degree in urban planning, public policy, or related field
- Experience with Oregon land use planning law and statewide planning goals
- Proficiency in GIS software such as ArcGIS for spatial analysis and mapping
- Strong written communication skills for preparing staff reports and public documents
- Ability to present findings to planning commissions, boards, or public audiences
Planner Jobs in Oregon: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a planner in Oregon?
Most entry-level planner roles in Oregon require at least a bachelor's degree in urban or regional planning, geography, public administration, or a closely related field. Oregon does not issue a state planner license, but the American Institute of Certified Planners credential is the recognized professional standard and is expected for mid-level and senior roles. Familiarity with Oregon's statewide land use planning goals and the Department of Land Conservation and Development framework is a strong differentiator for candidates entering the Oregon market.
Which companies hire planners in Oregon?
Oregon planner roles are posted by NIKE, Amazon, and AKS Engineering & Forestry and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Oregon's mix of regional governments, state agencies, and private planning and engineering consultancies creates a broad range of employer types across the state.
Which Oregon cities have the most planner jobs?
Portland, Beaverton, and Corvallis account for the most planner openings in Oregon. Portland drives the largest share due to its size, active Metro regional government, and robust private consulting sector, while Salem concentrates state agency roles and Eugene reflects a steady demand tied to Lane County growth management and University of Oregon-affiliated projects.
Are there remote planner jobs in Oregon?
Yes, but they're less common than in purely desk-based fields because planning work often involves site visits, public hearings, and in-person coordination with local agencies. About 60% of planner openings tied to Oregon are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting that partial flexibility is more realistic than fully remote arrangements. Long-range planning and policy analysis roles tend to offer the most remote or hybrid scheduling compared to current planning or permitting positions.
How can I get hired as a planner in Oregon with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is an internship or graduate practicum with a county planning department or Metro Regional Government, both of which regularly take students and recent graduates. Oregon cities like Portland and Eugene post associate planner and planning technician roles that require only a degree and no professional experience. Candidates with GIS skills and a portfolio showing a land use analysis or community engagement project stand out, and completing coursework aligned with Oregon's statewide planning goals signals readiness to local employers ahead of AICP eligibility.
Where can I find and apply to planner jobs in Oregon?
You can find and apply to planner jobs in Oregon on Migrate Mate, which lists current Oregon openings from employers hiring right now. Search the listings, find roles that match your experience and the type of planning work you want to do, and apply directly to the ones that fit.
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