Full-Time

Lead Buyer

Posted on 1/10/2025

Nike

Nike

10,001+ employees

Designs and sells athletic footwear and apparel

Consumer Software
Social Impact
Consumer Goods

Mid, Senior

Beaverton, OR, USA

Category
Product Management
Product Marketing
Product
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • 4 years experience in footwear or apparel merchandising, product creation and/or retail in a vertical, multi-brand or digital environment
  • Strong affinity for current market trends for Her and how Nike apparel can continue to be a style leader in the marketplace
  • Footwear, Apparel, Equipment or relevant consumer product merchandising experience
  • Strong command of common retail and/or digital profit-based metrics such as sell-through, turn, ASP, UPT and others
  • Ability to contribute to and drive thinking into breakthrough strategies
  • Ability to demonstrate leadership among peer group, inclusive of coaching and mentoring of teammates
Responsibilities
  • You will drive the comprehensive offense for NA Nike Direct Digital concepts.
  • You will own the seasonal assortment plan including product, pricing, flow and concept or initiative's intent.
  • You will understand related aspects of the business and marketplace in making your plans, including coordinating between digital merchants, genders, brands (Nike & Jordan) and how individual products or collections affect each other.
  • You will collaborate cross functionally to ensure assortment plans meet consumer demand and strategies implement in retail.
  • You’ll build consumer-centric assortment plans with an understanding of Nike Direct Digital platforms position in the market, blending fact-based and intuitive inputs.
  • You will participate in seasonal reviews, submits and trading for your respective area.
  • This includes assortment building and submits working with Associate Merchants and system entry.
  • Lead Merchants may also lead projects across teams or topics.
  • You will balance multiple seasons and your insights will contribute to future seasonal plans and adoption by supporting Gender Merchandising Leadership upstream (10%).
  • You will manage your areas of assortment planning in depth during the seasonal process (70%) and gather insights from and support optimal trading of in-market seasons (20%).
  • You will be a leader through captaining critical initiatives and moments across functions as well as aligning the team on standard processes.
  • In addition, you will be responsible for training, coaching and mentoring Merchant II individual development.

Nike designs and sells footwear, apparel, equipment, and accessories for athletes and everyday consumers. The company stands out in the competitive sportswear market by fostering brand loyalty through continuous product innovation and endorsements from high-profile athletes. Nike generates revenue through its retail stores, online platforms, and a membership program that offers exclusive access to products. Committed to sustainability, Nike aims to reduce its environmental impact while delivering high-quality products and exceptional retail experiences.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Beaverton, Oregon

Founded

1964

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Therapeutic shoes at CES 2025 open new markets in health and wellness.
  • Recognition as a socially responsible dividend stock appeals to conscious investors.
  • Prototype shoes with unique features set new industry standards in comfort.

What critics are saying

  • Emerging brands using digital marketing capture market share from Nike.
  • Consumer backlash over synthetic materials affects purchasing decisions.
  • Counterfeit products in online marketplaces damage brand reputation and revenue.

What makes Nike unique

  • Nike's collaboration with Hyperice integrates electronics in footwear for active recovery.
  • Continuous innovation in colorways like Air Max Craze drives consumer interest.
  • Partnerships with educational institutions enhance brand visibility among younger demographics.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Remote Work Options

Flexible Work Hours