Lead Merchant, All Condition Gear (ACG) Footwear North America at Nike

WHO YOULL WORK WITHIn this role youll partner closely with the North America (NA) All Condition Gear (ACG) merchandising team which works alongside the NA Running team as well as the Global ACG Merchandising team. Youll collaborate with a cross-functional NA ACG team that includes sales brand marketing planning and marketplace supply chain. Youll be part of the Running ACG Footwear team and work closely with the Lead ACG Apparel Merchant to shape the holistic NA ACG strategy.WHO WE ARE LOOKING FORWere seeking an experienced merchant who thrives in a dynamic environment and brings a strategic mindset. This role requires the ability to drive high-level assortment strategy while managing a complex business at a detailed level. You will own all day-to-day line plan management taskssuch as adoption price updates tagging and sample managementwhile driving seasonal assortment strategy.5 years of relevant industry experience in merchandisingBachelors degree in Merchandising or a related field. Will accept any suitable combination of education experience and trainingExperience in footwear apparel and/or equipment merchandisingProven expertise in franchise management and understanding of retail KPIs and profit-based metricsStrong strategic thinking skills to shape the future of the businessAbility to communicate effectively with diverse audiences and levels of leadershipResponds with speed agility curiosity and motivationCollaborative mindset that brings people together to solve complex challengesAbility to cultivate innovation while ensuring accountabilityCommunicates vision and purpose and leads effectively in complex situationsSkilled at solving problems with limited information and anticipating future implicationsAdvises others on complex matters requiring deep knowledge or conceptual thinkingWHAT YOULL WORK ONYoull operate in a fast-paced environment on a highly dynamic business. ACG is in its start-up phase and youll play a key role in bringing this incredible product to life for outdoor enthusiasts.Work directly with the cross-functional ACG leadership team and participate in weekly Integrated Business Alignments (IBAs) and Integrated Business Executions (IBEs)Own key seasonal gates including Quarterly Business Review (QBR) Corporate Strategy Review (CSR) and monthly franchise managementBuild trust and drive collaborative partnerships with global and downstream geo partnersDevelop a holistic strategy for how ACG Footwear comes to life in the NA marketplace including product lifecycles color breadth and depth and marketplace segmentationManage all daily line plan tasks including adoption pricing and maintaining accurate Visual Line Plans and seasonal toolsCollaborate with the Lead Apparel ACG Merchant and ACG Channel Merchant to deliver a complete vision for the consumerDrive the ACG footwear business end-to-end and represent the NA geo in all key seasonal gates (Merchandising Assortment Review Leadership Strategic Review Line Planning)Operate with significant autonomy and confidence in forging your own pathWe 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. Key Skills Bidding,Accounting Tally,ABB,Infrastructure Development,Barista,Jni Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1