Overview:

The Senior Merchant is responsible for executing a consumer-centric merchandising strategy in the Value Marketplace (Nike Unite/Factory Stores) for Womens Sportswear Apparel planning assortments and driving end-to-end results to ensure a healthy marketplace. The ideal candidate will have strong retail knowledge be passionate about Womens Sportswear business and dedicated to serving consumers in Greater China.

Key Responsibilities:

• Execute merchandising strategy to drive the future of the Value marketplace and Womens Sportswear vision for NVS channel.
• Execute buy plans; adopt and assort for seasonal Womens Sportswear Apparel. Build product assortment for retail concepts in a consumer-centric way.
• Read and react to business on a weekly basis cooperate with planning team to deliver revenue margin sell-through and inventory targets. Partner with cross-functional teams to bring assortment to life.
• Partner with planning to monitor trade and plan key Apparel franchises to ensure a healthy outlook for Womens Sportswear.
• Provide insights to Global and Geo merchandising teams to influence line plans that meet Value essentials product needs. Explore consumer insights and marketplace trends creatively to make balanced assortment decisions.
• Involve in exploring opportunities for GEL creation and rapid response to capture market demand.
• Evolve store product assortment strategy innovatively based on fast-changing consumer demand and dynamic marketplace.
• Coordinate cross-sport assigned project processes and deliverables.

Key Partnerships:

• NVS Planning & Allocation
• NVS CDM VMS Field
• Sports Merchandising and Planning
• ND Merchandising
• GLOBAL NVS Merchandising

Job Qualifications:

• Minimum 5 years in merchandising or direct retail; sports brand industry is a plus.
• Merchandising/buying experience in Apparel retail industry especially in Womens Apparel.
• Good execution collaboration problem-solving strong willingness to learn and take responsibility.
• Attention to detail and excellence in Office tools.
• Retail and financial acumen.
• Passion for Sports and Apparel keen on consumer/marketplace/product knowledge.
• Good communication/presentation skills; fluent in English/Mandarin.
• Strong growth mindset for self and business. Be honest and transparent embrace challenges.
• Demonstrate brand passion responsibility and high-profile cross-functional communication.
• Continuously grow and develop with teamwork and diversity.
• Innovative and solution-driven mindset.

Reporting Line:

Direct report to Manager Merchandising NVS Apparel GC.