Job Description

Become a Part of the NIKE, Inc. Team

NIKE, Inc. does more than outfit the worlds 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. its about each person bringing skills and passion to a challenging and constantly evolving game.

For NIKE, Inc. merchants, everything begins and ends with the consumer. The Nike Merchandising team understands consumer needs and market capacity to create the right product mix for marketplaces around the world. From stores to online, this team helps bring the seasonal category visions to life. The Merchandising team has the unique ability to see beyond trends to identify whats next to deliver the right product to the right places at the right time and price.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We are looking for an Associate Merchant to join our team for APLA (Asia Pacific and Latin America) territories at our Nike WHQ campus! The ideal candidate will have strong merchandising, communication and business analytical abilities. You can think like a consumer. You are a self-starter and creative problem solver with a strong collaboration and partnership with the teams you work with. You have effective verbal and written communication skills, including meeting facilitation and presentations in English. You instill trust, act with courage, embrace and lead changes when it happens. You value differences among team members and foster effective teamwork and also ensure clear accountability in the team!

NOTE: This posting is for three open roles, applicants will be considered for the following openings:

* Associate Equipment Merchant, APLA Nike Direct NFS/Value Marketplace
* Associate Women's Merchant, APLA Nike Direct
* Associate Merchant-Mens Lifestyle for APLA

WHAT YOU WILL WORK ON

This Associate Merchant will be working with the team to build member-led assortment frameworks each season based on assortment opportunities. You will facilitate and manage tools, process and calendar to deliver seasonal product strategy to cross functional partners and territory teammates. Youll support Gender merchandisers and planners by Driving Strong and Frequent Collaboration. You will also represent the needs of APLA consumer in close partnership with Gender merchandisers to Influence Product Opportunities, Gaps, and long-term consumer concepts. Youll participate in the seasonal buy processes from First Forecast to Buy Review Seasonally with DSM to help inform consumer demand, margin, revenue and investments.

WHO YOU WILL WORK WITH

Your immediate merchandising category team, associate peers from GEO, and global merchandising associates

WHAT YOU BRING

* Bachelors degree in Business, Merchandising or equivalent
* 2-3 years experience in merchandising, product management, category management, planning, retail or other relevant experience
* Ideally would have previous experience in the APLA market or experience dealing with a lot of different cultures, currencies and backgrounds
* Strong Product Merchandising & strong Business Acumen
* Ability to Understand Retail Math
* Good knowledge of Marketplace insights, assortment strategies, in-season business management
* Strong Negotiation, Presentation, Communication and Influencing Skills
* Strong Teamwork & accountability
* Footwear or apparel experience is ideal, but not required

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 committed to employing a diverse workforce. 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.