Lead Merchant, Sport Apparel - Jordan NA

Nike • Beaverton, OR

22h • Onsite

About The Position

This role sits within the North America Geo Sport Merchandising team, operating at the intersection of product, consumer insight, and marketplace strategy. The Lead partners closely with Geo Sport Planning and Geo Brand Marketing, Nike Direct, Marketplace teams, Integrated Account Teams, Sales Directors, Finance, Ops, and Global Sport Merchandising to shape the Jordan business across Owned channels. The ideal candidate is a merchant with sharp product intuition, a deep connection to the Jordan consumer, and the ability to lead through influence in a matrixed environment. They bring a consumer‑first mindset, understand the competitive landscape, and know how to build assortments that support franchise health and long‑term growth. They translate strategy into action, connect insights across teams, and provide clarity and clear communication in fast‑moving moments. They recognize shifts in culture, sport, and fashion before they hit the marketplace—and turn those signals into product opportunities. A natural organizer, this leader inspires teams, builds cross‑functional alignment, and stewards a multi‑season vision that elevates Jordan’s presence in Owned channels.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Merchandising, Product or related field. Will accept any suitable combination of education, experience and training
• 5 years' experience in merchandising, retail planning, or a related product‑focused discipline
• Consumer mindset
• Product intuition
• Communication & organization
• Assortment architecture
• Multi‑season planning
• Franchise management
• Retail & financial acumen

Responsibilities

• Build consumer led Product lines for Jordan Sport across North America, that deliver on CFOP product engine business expectations.
• Translate insights into action, collaborate across functions, and lead through CODE moments of line planning.
• Partner across Nike Direct, Marketplace, Sport Merchandising, Planning, Sales, and Marketing to build multi‑season strategies.
• Help define and drive channel strategies grounded in capacity, tiering, and consumer opportunity.
• Create channel‑tiered assortments (Good/Better/Best) and lead head‑to‑toe merchandising strategies.
• Ensure franchise health through clear assort, buy, and trade decisions.
• Publish POS insights, deliver seasonal hindsight, and advise on invest/divest strategies with Marketplace Planning.
• Represent the full marketplace across partners and elevate must‑win insights to cross‑functional teams.
• Lead and inspire teams by fostering collaboration, clarity, and excellence across the matrix.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior