Sr Merchant, Basketball BrandedCore Footwear at Nike

WHO YOULL WORK WITHAs the Senior Merchant for Global Basketball youll drive growth in our Branded and Core Footwear business. Reporting to the Global Merchandising Director of Basketball Footwear youll 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-focusedcommitted to collaboration and excellence in line planning and assortment building.WHO WE ARE LOOKING FORWere 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 Area2 years of experience in Retail Merchandising Product Management Marketplace Buying or relevant experienceBachelors degree in Business Merchandising Marketing or a combination of relevant experienceDemonstrated understanding of consumer and marketplace dynamicsProficiency in analyzing business and consumer trendsAttention to detail and ability to manage multiple prioritiesEntrepreneurial mindset with experience driving new projects or conceptsStrong verbal and written communication skills including presenting to cross-functional partnersTeam-first mentalityWHAT YOULL WORK ONYoull 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 teamsMaintain and communicate seasonal tools and assortments with precision and timelinessAnalyze consumer and marketplace trends to inform assortment strategiesDevelop strong relationships across product merchandising and planning teamsDrive alignment between global and geography teams to ensure cohesive product strategiesSupport new concepts and projects with an entrepreneurial approachContinuously learn and adapt to evolving consumer and market needsWe 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.Required Experience:Senior IC Key Skills Bidding,Accounting Tally,ABB,Infrastructure Development,Barista,Jni Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1