WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH

We work closely with fellow merchants, buyers and cross-functional teams within Nike Direct; Digital and Stores Buying, Geo Sport Merchandising, Planning, Allocation, and Brand Marketing. We also work with Site Experience, operations and the insights/analytics teams; relying on business reporting which includes quantitative and qualitative metrics on sales, inventory and consumer behaviour.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

For Nike merchants, everything begins and ends with the consumer! We are looking for consumerists with an affinity for product that enjoys the energy of moving at the pace of retail and the consumer. A successful Lead Buyer will thrive and contribute to a positive and progressive team dynamic, as well as lead in a way that elevates the total team. At Nike, it’s about each person bringing skills and passion to a challenging and constantly evolving game.

This role is responsible for adapting & curating consumer right assortments with end in mind for the NDDC (Nike Direct Digital Commerce) business by using historical data, analytics and real-time market feedback to advise the future seasons, while winning today (in-season read & react/selling). The Merchandising team understands consumer needs and market opportunities to craft the product mix. We blend art with science to bring Nike’s vision to life. The team has the ability to see beyond trends and identify new market opportunities, delivering the right product, at the right price, in the right place, at the right time

The candidate should possess proven retail competence and analytical abilities, have an understanding of digital environments, and bring a consumerist perspective to the team and business. 

• Bachelor’s degree in related field. Will accept any suitable combination of education, experience and training

• 6 years’ experience in footwear or apparel buying and/or merchandising, product creation and/or retail in a vertical, multi-brand or digital environment

• Strong affinity for current market trends and how Nike apparel can continue to be a style leader in the marketplace

• Footwear, Apparel, Equipment or relevant consumer product buying and/or merchandising experience

• Understanding of common retail key performance indicators and/or digital profit-based metrics such as sell-through, turn, ASP, Demand, Conversion and others

• Ability to contribute to and drive strategy into action that shape the future of the business

• Effective communicator that collaborates and brings people together

• Provides direction and mentorship to teammates

• Values differences and builds strong relationships with high cultural awareness

• Proven balance of art and science in decision-making

• Self-directed, independent, and dedicated

• Cultivates innovation while also ensuring accountability

• Communicates vision and purpose and able to lead effectively in complex situations

• Solves problems using limited information and implements solutions with the ability to foresee most future implications

• Advises others on complex matters requiring in-depth knowledge or conceptual thinking

• Responds with speed and agility, curiosity, and motivation

WHAT YOU’LL WORK ON

You will own bringing the seasonal assortment to life on Nike Direct Digital. You will understand related aspects of the business and marketplace in making your plans, including coordinating between sports, brands (Nike & Jordan) and how individual products or collections impact each other. You will collaborate cross functionally to ensure assortment plans meet consumer demand and strategies execute.  

You will hone consumer-centric assortment plans across multiple seasons with an understanding of Nike Direct’s position in the market & competitive landscape to blend fact-based and intuitive inputs. You will participate in seasonal buy reviews and in-season trading to influence actions to optimize growth with your critical partners.

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.