Senior Merchant, Kids Sportswear Footwear GC

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.

Overview of the Job:

• The role is responsible for shaping the merchandising strategy, managing the consumer product offering, and leading end-to-end product conversation with Global and Geo counterparts to drive sustainable growth for Nike Kids.
• Focus on Kids Sportswear footwear

Reporting Line:

• Direct report to GC Kids footwear merchandising director

Key Partnership:

• GC Kids x-functional team
• Global Kids merchandising
• GC merchandising

Job Responsibility:

• Be a consumer, product and merchandising expert.
• Initiate creative ideas for Kids product development.
• Partner with global on GC product request. Provide GC insight & deliver long term product line plan.
• Product management encompasses setting GC's strategic intent, managing the product lifecycle, determining pricing and flow, and conducting performance analysis.
• Keep end in mind. Work with the marketplace team to drive assortment segmentation and differentiation. 

Skills / Experience Required

• Consumer product merchandising experience / knowledge
• Curious about Kids consumer and footwear products. Offers creative ideas and innovative solutions.
• Look to the future. Proactively observe consumers, identify insights, and translate them into strategic product requests.
• Strong communication skills to hold constructive dialogue
• Demonstrate openness to change and convey a desire to achieve meaningful results
• Fluent in English
• Retail and financial acumen

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.