Senior Buyer, Kids NSO NA

Beaverton, OR - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

WHO YOULL WORK WITH

This role sits within the North America Kids Direct Stores merchandising teama dynamic deeply collaborative group focused on creating consumer-first assortments that elevate the Kid Athlete. The Senior Buyer Merchant reports to the Global Merchandising Manager of Kids Direct and partners across Product Geography Merchants Nike Digital Planning Allocation Retail Brand and Visual Merchandising.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Nike is seeking a self-driven merchant who obsesses the consumer and thrives in fast-paced future-facing environments. This individual brings sharp retail and merchandising instincts excels at navigating a matrixed organization and communicates with clarity and influence. Theyre energized by solving complex problems shaping product stories and pushing big ideas further. With a balance of curiosity discipline and adaptability they connect insights to actionalways focused on serving the Kid Athlete in bold meaningful ways.
They bring an entrepreneurial mindset comfort with ambiguity and a proven ability to manage multiple priorities without losing sight of the details. They build trust across teams operate with independence and elevate collaboration through strong partnerships and clear decision-making.

Required Qualifications

Open to work at PHK (Nike World Headquarters) in Portland Oregon Metro Area
5 years of experience in Retail Merchandising Product Management Marketplace Buying or related fields
Bachelors degree in Business Merchandising Marketing or related field. Will accept any suitable combination of education experience and training
Demonstrated understanding of consumer and marketplace dynamics
Proficiency in analyzing business and consumer trends; strong verbal and written communication skills

WHAT YOULL WORK ON

Youll build consumer-led assortments and strategic line plans that drive growth strengthen brand distinction and unlock market opportunity for Kids Footwear and Apparel. Your work shapes the future of Kids at Nikethrough insight-driven planning franchise focus and cross-functional excellence.

Core Responsibilities

Collaborate closely with Product Geography Merchants Nike Digital Planning Allocation Retail Brand and Visual Merchandising to create holistic consumer-right assortments
Curate assortments built on Classic Modern and Future ecosystems to amplify brand distinction
Declare and prioritize key franchises ensuring flow strategies that keep the marketplace fresh and aligned to supply chain needs
Build and maintain a comprehensive 35 year product lifecycle roadmap
Integrate head-to-toe Apparel stories into Footwear journeys to maximize consumer impact
Partner with Global and Geo Sport teams to identify nurture and drive brand- and business-critical franchises
Lead with a consumer-first mindset ensuring every product moment connects with purpose and clarity

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 WITHThis role sits within the North America Kids Direct Stores merchandising teama dynamic deeply collaborative group focused on creating consumer-first assortments that elevate the Kid Athlete. The Senior Buyer Merchant reports to the Global Merchandising Manager of Kids Direct and p...