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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

As the Senior Merchant for Global Basketball, you’ll drive growth in our Branded and Core Footwear business. Reporting to the Global Merchandising Director of Basketball Footwear, you’ll partner closely with Basketball and Core Footwear Product teams, Geography Merchants, Nike Direct, and cross-functional teams including Brand and Demand Planning. This team is dynamic, inclusive, and consumer-focused—committed to collaboration and excellence in line planning and assortment building.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We’re looking for a self-driven individual with a passion for consumers, sport, and shaping the future of our Branded and Core Footwear business. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, demonstrates strong retail and merchandising acumen, and works independently while staying solution-oriented. They excel at influencing and communicating across a large, matrixed organization and bring curiosity and adaptability to every challenge.
Key Qualifications:
  • Open to work in WHQ in Portland Area
  • 2+ years of experience in Retail, Merchandising, Product Management, Marketplace, Buying, or relevant experience
  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Merchandising, Marketing, or a combination of relevant experience
  • Demonstrated understanding of consumer and marketplace dynamics
  • Proficiency in analyzing business and consumer trends
  • Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities
  • Entrepreneurial mindset with experience driving new projects or concepts
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills, including presenting to cross-functional partners
  • Team-first mentality

WHAT YOU’LL WORK ON

You’ll lead the creation and execution of global 3-year line plans and product journeys, collaborating across functions to deliver consumer-right assortments. Your work will shape the future of Basketball Footwear through strategic planning and operational excellence.
Core Responsibilities:
  • Build and manage global 3-year line plans and product journeys in partnership with cross-functional teams
  • Maintain and communicate seasonal tools and assortments with precision and timeliness
  • Analyze consumer and marketplace trends to inform assortment strategies
  • Develop strong relationships across product, merchandising, and planning teams
  • Drive alignment between global and geography teams to ensure cohesive product strategies
  • Support new concepts and projects with an entrepreneurial approach
  • Continuously learn and adapt to evolving consumer and market needs

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.

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.

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What You Can Expect

OUR HIRING GAME PLAN

01 Apply

Our teams are made up of diverse skillsets, knowledge bases, inputs, ideas and backgrounds. We want you to find your fit – review job descriptions, departments and teams to discover the role for you.

02 Meet a Recruiter or Take an Assessment

If selected for a corporate role, a recruiter will reach out to start your interview process and be your main contact throughout the process. For retail roles, you’ll complete an interactive assessment that includes a chat and quizzes and takes about 10-20 minutes to complete.  No matter the role, we want to learn about you – the whole you – so don’t shy away from how you approach world-class service and what makes you unique.

03 Interview

Go into this stage confident by doing your research, understanding what we are looking for and being prepared for questions that are set up to learn more about you, and your background.

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