Title: Icons Footwear Merchant II, Jordan Brand
Location: Beaverton, OR
Duration: 7 months contract
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, it’s about each person bringing skills and passion to a challenging and constantly evolving game.
At Nike, everything we do starts with the consumer. We’re looking for a curious, product-loving merchant who’s energized by the pace of retail and inspired by the future of kids’ footwear. This role is for someone who enjoys connecting insights to product, bringing ideas to life, and contributing to a team that values collaboration, growth, and progress.
At Jordan Brand, every voice matters. We believe the best work happens when diverse perspectives come together with a shared passion for sport, culture, and consumer.
As part of the Global Jordan Icons Footwear team, you’ll partner closely with Merchandising, Product Creation, Planning, Marketing, and Geo teams to bring consumer-right assortments to life across the globe.
This role reports to the Global Director of Icons Footwear Merchandising and works cross-functionally to connect product, consumer insights, and marketplace needs. You’ll collaborate with teammates who value clear communication, curiosity, and shared ownership of the business.
We are looking for a merchant with a passion for product and a curiosity for evolving retail and consumer trends. The ideal candidate brings a strong understanding of the Streetwear Footwear consumer and the dynamics of the global marketplace, paired with the ability to use data and insights to inform thoughtful decisions.
Success in this role requires a growth mindset, coachability, strong analytical skills, attention to detail, along with a hunger to continue building on core merchandising fundamentals.
You will support collaborative work across Merchandising teams and cross-functional partners such as: Product Creation, Marketing, and Planning and Geography Merchandising. You will be responsible for detailed management, maintenance and communication of all seasonal tools & assortments. You’ll help gather insights & data to build consumer-centric line plans to serve the Global marketplace. You will also analyze business and consumer trends to help inform future decision making.
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