Entra a far parte del team di NIKE, Inc.

NIKE, Inc. non si limita ad attrezzare i migliori atleti del mondo. Offre un luogo in cui scoprire le proprie potenzialità, superare i confini e oltrepassare i limiti. L'azienda è alla ricerca di persone in grado di crescere, pensare, sognare e creare. La sua cultura si alimenta con la diversità e la valorizzazione dell'immaginazione. Il marchio è alla ricerca di persone d'azione, di leader e di visionari. In NIKE, Inc. tutti i dipendenti apportano le proprie competenze e la propria passione in un contesto stimolante e in continua evoluzione.

WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH

This role sits within the North America Kids Direct Stores merchandising team—a 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. They’re 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 action—always 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
  • Bachelor’s 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 YOU’LL WORK ON

You’ll 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 Nike—through 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 3–5 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.

Una breve introduzione

IL NOSTRO PIANO DI ASSUNZIONE

01 Candidati

I nostri team sono composti da persone che apportano un'ampia varietà di competenze, conoscenze, input, idee e background. Vogliamo aiutarti a trovare il tuo posto: rivedi le descrizioni delle posizioni, i reparti e i team per trovare il ruolo adatto a te.

02 Incontra un/una recruiter o completa una valutazione

Se selezionato per un ruolo aziendale, un reclutatore ti contatterà per avviare il processo di colloquio e sarà il tuo contatto principale durante tutto il processo. Per i ruoli di vendita al dettaglio, completerai una valutazione interattiva che include una chat e quiz e richiederà circa 10-20 minuti per essere completata.  Indipendentemente dal ruolo, vogliamo conoscere te, la tua totalità, quindi non esitare a scoprire il modo in cui ti avvicini a un servizio di livello mondiale e ciò che ti rende unico.

03 Preparati per il colloquio

Affronta questa fase con sicurezza, facendo le tue ricerche, comprendendo cosa stiamo cercando e preparandoti a rispondere alle domande che sono state ideate per saperne di più su di te e sul tuo background.

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