Lead Buyer Nike Sportswear Womens Footwear Nike Direct Digital Commerce NDDC North America

Become a Part of the NIKE, Inc. Team

NIKE, Inc. does more than outfit the world’s best athletes. It is a place to explore potential, obliterate boundaries and push out the edges of what can be. The company looks for people who can grow, think, dream and create. Its culture thrives by embracing diversity and rewarding imagination. The brand seeks achievers, leaders and visionaries. At NIKE, Inc. it’s about each person bringing skills and passion to a challenging and constantly evolving game.

WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH

Nike’s Digital Merchandising team partners across a dynamic matrix, including Nike Direct, Consumer Merchandising, Planning, Allocation, Brand Marketing, and Site Experience teams. Together, this role drives consumer-first assortments and brings merchandising stories to life on Nike.com and the Nike App.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Nike is seeking a Lead Footwear Buyer to lead the Women’s Sportswear Footwear business within the North America Nike Digital channel. This role calls for strong business acumen, a passion for sport and style, and the ability to influence across functions. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced retail environment, demonstrates agility, and brings a consumer-first mindset to every decision. Success requires analytical strength, marketplace awareness, and the ability to manage multiple seasons while advancing Nike’s most innovative footwear franchises.

Key Qualifications:

• Open to work in Beaverton, OR
• 5–6 years of experience in footwear, apparel, equipment, or relevant consumer product merchandising, product creation, and/or retail in a vertical, multi-brand, or digital environment
• Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field. Will accept any suitable combination of education, experience and training
• Strong command of retail and digital metrics (sell-through, margin, full-price realization, weeks of supply)
• Proven ability to translate consumer, sales, trend, and marketplace insights into breakthrough strategies

WHAT YOU’LL WORK ON

You’ll design consumer-centric assortment plans that blend data-driven insights with trend intuition. You’ll lead seasonal reviews, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and manage multi-season planning to deliver Nike’s vision for Women’s Sportswear Footwear.

Core Responsibilities:

• Build and execute assortment plans with a clear end-in-mind vision
• Partner with Nike store merchandising and cross-functional triad teams during seasonal reviews
• Balance multiple seasons while influencing upstream adoption and future planning
• Gather consumer trends and marketplace insights to inform strategies
• Collaborate with site experience teams to bring merchandising stories to life on Nike.com and the Nike App
• Prepare seasonal tools to equip marketplace partners with priorities
• Leverage business reporting to monitor sales, inventory, and consumer behaviors

NIKE, Inc. is a growth company that looks for team members to grow with it. Nike offers a generous total rewards package, casual work environment, a diverse and inclusive culture, and an electric atmosphere for professional development. No matter the location, or the role, every Nike employee shares one galvanizing mission: To bring inspiration and innovation to every athlete* in the world.

NIKE, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability.