Merchant II, Kids North America

WHO YOULL WORK WITH

This posting is for 2 positions Merchant II - Kids Apparel and Merchant II - Kids Footwear within the North America Merchandising function.

Youll partner with several cross-functional teams including geo consumer and marketplace merchandising brand marketing demand planning sales as well as global sport merchandising teams. A key enabler of your success will be your background and experience in retail along with your ability to collaborate and build strong working relationships.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

At Nike everything begins and ends with the consumer. We are looking for a consumerist with a strong affinity for product who thrives at the pace of retail and the ever-evolving marketplace. A successful Merch II in Nike Kids contributes to an inclusive positive and progressive team dynamic while bringing curiosity energy and passion to the work.
You are a curious coachable merchant with a demonstrated understanding of the consumer and marketplace dynamics. You have an entrepreneurial mindset a willingness to learn through experimentation and excitement for new concepts and ideas. Youre comfortable with ambiguity forward-thinking in your approach and agile in how you operate.

• Bachelors degree in Business Merchandising or related field. Will accept any suitable combination of education experience and training.

• 2 years of experience in Retail Merchandising Product Management Marketplace Buying or a related field

• Demonstrated understanding of the consumer and marketplace dynamics

• Entrepreneurial mindset with experience contributing to new concepts projects or ideas

• Proficiency in analyzing business and consumer trends

• Strong attention to detail with efficient ways of working

• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and competing priorities in a fast-paced environment

• Effective verbal and written communication skills including presenting to cross-functional partners

• Team-first mentality with positive energy and a collaborative approach

WHAT YOULL WORK ON

You will support strategy and ideation product assortments line planning and the use of data and analytics to drive end-to-end profitability. Success in this role comes from developing strong cross-functional relationships applying thoughtful research and analysis and maintaining a genuine curiosity and commitment to continuous learning and growth.

• Support Lead Merchants throughout the seasonal Go-To-Market (GTM) process

• Help communicate seasonal product updates to marketplace and Nike Direct partners

• Assist in the creation and sharing of seasonal information including managing samples

• Support alignment with sport-focused teams to ensure a cohesive product offering in the marketplace

• Contribute to product assortment planning and line reviews through data-driven insights

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