Merchant II, Kids Footwear NA

Nike • Beaverton, OR

4d

About The Position

This role is for a Merchant II - Kids Footwear within the North America Merchandising function. The position involves partnering with various cross-functional teams such as geo consumer and marketplace merchandising, brand marketing, demand planning, sales, and global sport merchandising teams. Success in this role requires a background and experience in retail, along with the ability to collaborate and build strong working relationships. The ideal candidate is a consumerist with a strong affinity for product, who thrives in the fast-paced retail environment 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 their work. The candidate should be a curious, coachable merchant with a demonstrated understanding of consumer and marketplace dynamics, possessing an entrepreneurial mindset, a willingness to learn through experimentation, and excitement for new concepts and ideas. They should be comfortable with ambiguity, forward-thinking, and agile in their operations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s 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

Responsibilities

• 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

What This Job Offers

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