Sr Merchant, Basketball BrandedCore Footwear

Beaverton, OR - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 12 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

WHO YOULL WORK WITH

As the Senior Merchant for Global Basketball youll drive growth in our Branded and Core Footwear business. Reporting to the Global Merchandising Director of Basketball Footwear youll partner closely with Basketball and Core Footwear Product teams Geography Merchants Nike Direct and cross-functional teams including Brand and Demand Planning. This team is dynamic inclusive and consumer-focusedcommitted to collaboration and excellence in line planning and assortment building.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Were looking for a self-driven individual with a passion for consumers sport and shaping the future of our Branded and Core Footwear business. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment demonstrates strong retail and merchandising acumen and works independently while staying solution-oriented. They excel at influencing and communicating across a large matrixed organization and bring curiosity and adaptability to every challenge.

Key Qualifications:

Open to work in WHQ in Portland Area
2 years of experience in Retail Merchandising Product Management Marketplace Buying or relevant experience
Bachelors degree in Business Merchandising Marketing or a combination of relevant experience
Demonstrated understanding of consumer and marketplace dynamics
Proficiency in analyzing business and consumer trends
Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities
Entrepreneurial mindset with experience driving new projects or concepts
Strong verbal and written communication skills including presenting to cross-functional partners
Team-first mentality

WHAT YOULL WORK ON

Youll lead the creation and execution of global 3-year line plans and product journeys collaborating across functions to deliver consumer-right assortments. Your work will shape the future of Basketball Footwear through strategic planning and operational excellence.

Core Responsibilities:

Build and manage global 3-year line plans and product journeys in partnership with cross-functional teams
Maintain and communicate seasonal tools and assortments with precision and timeliness
Analyze consumer and marketplace trends to inform assortment strategies
Develop strong relationships across product merchandising and planning teams
Drive alignment between global and geography teams to ensure cohesive product strategies
Support new concepts and projects with an entrepreneurial approach
Continuously learn and adapt to evolving consumer and market needs

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.

Required Experience:

Senior IC

WHO YOULL WORK WITHAs the Senior Merchant for Global Basketball youll drive growth in our Branded and Core Footwear business. Reporting to the Global Merchandising Director of Basketball Footwear youll partner closely with Basketball and Core Footwear Product teams Geography Merchants Nike Direct an...