Lead Buyer, NDDC Merchandising

WHO YOU'LL WORK WITH

We work closely with fellow merchants, buyers and cross-functional teams within Nike Direct; Digital and Stores Buying, Geo Sport Merchandising, Planning, Allocation, and Brand Marketing. We also work with Site Experience, operations and the insights/analytics teams; relying on business reporting which includes quantitative and qualitative metrics on sales, inventory and consumer behaviour.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

For Nike merchants, everything begins and ends with the consumer! We are looking for consumerists with an affinity for product that enjoys the energy of moving at the pace of retail and the consumer. A successful Lead Buyer will thrive and contribute to a positive and progressive team dynamic, as well as lead in a way that elevates the total team. At Nike, it's about each person bringing skills and passion to a challenging and constantly evolving game.

• Bachelor's degree in related field. Will accept any suitable combination of education, experience and training
• 6 years' experience in footwear or apparel buying and/or merchandising, product creation and/or retail in a vertical, multi-brand or digital environment
• Strong affinity for current market trends and how Nike apparel can continue to be a style leader in the marketplace
• Footwear, Apparel, Equipment or relevant consumer product buying and/or merchandising experience
• Understanding of common retail key performance indicators and/or digital profit-based metrics such as sell-through, turn, ASP, Demand, Conversion and others
• Ability to contribute to and drive strategy into action that shape the future of the business
• Effective communicator that collaborates and brings people together
• Provides direction and mentorship to teammates
• Values differences and builds strong relationships with high cultural awareness
• Proven balance of art and science in decision-making
• Self-directed, independent, and dedicated
• Cultivates innovation while also ensuring accountability
• Communicates vision and purpose and able to lead effectively in complex situations
• Solves problems using limited information and implements solutions with the ability to foresee most future implications
• Advises others on complex matters requiring in-depth knowledge or conceptual thinking
• Responds with speed and agility, curiosity, and motivation