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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.

Soul, performance and style take flight at Jordan Brand. With its deep roots in basketball, the Jordan Brand began as an homage to one player: Michael Jordan. Since then, Jordan has become synonymous with peak performance and an endless pursuit of greatness. Employees in merchandising, product branding, sports marketing and sales bring creativity, innovation and audacious design to footwear and apparel, all with one mission in mind: help athletes fly on and off the court.

We’re looking for a consumerist with an affinity for product, love of the Jordan brand and who enjoys the energy of moving at the pace of retail and the consumer. The successful Senior Merchandise Manager will thrive and contribute to a positive and progressive team dynamic, as well as manage and lead in a way that elevates the team!

This role manages building and executing assortments for Jordan Women’s within Nike Direct, using historical data, analytics and real-time market feedback to inform the future (coming seasons) while winning in season (management of current product at market in all respective channels Nike inline Stores, Nike Digital).

This candidate should possess solid retail competence and analytical abilities, an understanding of retail environments including both brick and mortar and digital commerce, while bringing a consumerist perspective to the team and business. They are comfortable leading with and through peers and driving end to end strategies with ownership of their respective business unit.

You will on-board the seasonal plans including product, pricing, flow and concept or initiatives intent. You will understand related aspects of the business and marketplace in making your plans, including partnership with respective gender teammates, brands (Nike and Jordan) and drive harmony across footwear and apparel within the business, inclusive of launch product and journeys.

You’ll build assortment plans related to the consumer with an understanding of Nike Direct’s position in the marketplace, blending fact based and intuitive inputs. You will participate in forecasting, seasonal reviews, submits, and hindsighting for your respective area. This includes assortment building and submits working with systems entry, allocation and planning.

You will work with fellow merchants and cross functional teams within both Nike Direct and Jordan; in particular Planning, CDM, Site Initiatives and Merchandising. You will work with operations and Insights/analytics teams; relying on business reporting for your area which includes quantitative and qualitative metrics on sales, inventory and consumer behaviors.

You report to the Director of Merchandising for Nike Direct Jordan.

• Requires Bachelor’s degree in Merchandising, Business, Marketing, or a combination of relevant education, experience, or training. 5 years of additional experience and training in footwear or apparel merchandising, product creation, retail or multi-brand or digital environment preferred
• Footwear, Apparel, Equipment or relevant consumer product merchandising experience
• Understanding of common retail and/or digital profit-based metrics such as sell-through, margin, AUR, UPT and others
• Ability to contribute to and drive strategic thinking into action
• Proficiency in building consumer and data informed merchandising strategies and assortments
• Comfortable speaking and presenting in large forums
• Ability to critically analyze business trends and macro consumer trends to drive immediate action
• Project management experience

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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.