Senior Buyer, Nike Stores APLA - Nike
Beaverton, OR
About the Job
For Nike merchants, everything begins and ends with the consumer! We are looking for a consumerist with an affinity for product who enjoys the energy of moving at the pace of retail and our consumer. A successful Merchant will contribute to an inclusive, positive, and progressive team dynamic. At Nike, it’s about each person bringing skills and passion to a challenging and constantly evolving game.
We are looking for 2 Senior Buyers to join our Nike Stores APLA team!
WHO YOU WILL WORK WITH
We work closely with fellow merchants, buyers and cross-functional teams within Nike Direct, in particular Digital and Stores Buying, Planning, Allocation, Visual Merchandising and Brand Marketing. You will also work closely with Geo Consumer Merchandising and your Territory partners within Japan, Korea, SEA&I (Southeast Asia & India), Pacific, and Mexico. In addition, we work with finance, operations and the insights/analytics teams, relying on business reporting which includes quantitative and qualitative metrics on sales, inventory and consumer behaviors.
You will report to the NSO Merchandising Director of your team.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
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 Senior Buyer will thrive and contribute to a positive and progressive team dynamic, as well as lead in a way that elevates the total team.
This role is responsible for adapting & curating consumer right assortments with end in mind for the Nike Direct Inline Store business by using historical data, analytics and real-time market feedback to advise the future (coming seasons) while winning today (in-season read & react/selling & serving)!
The candidate should possess proven retail competence and analytical abilities, have an understanding of retail environments, and bring a consumerist perspective to the team and business.
+ Bachelor’s degree in a related field, or equivalent combination of education, experience and training
+ 4 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 and/or digital profit-based metrics such as sell-through, turn, ASP, UPT and others
+ Ability to contribute to and drive strategy into action
+ Ability to travel up to 20%
WHAT YOU WILL WORK ON
You will own bringing the seasonal assortment to life in Stores. You will understand related aspects of the business and marketplace in making your plans, including coordinating between genders, brands (Nike & Jordan) and how individual products or collections impact each other. You will collaborate cross functionally to ensure assortment plans meet consumer demand and strategies execute.
You will hone consumer-centric assortment plans across multiple seasons with an understanding of Nike Direct’s position in the market & competitive landscape to blend fact-based and intuitive inputs. You will participate in seasonal buy reviews and in-season trading to influence actions to optimize growth with your critical partners.
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, protected veteran status, or disability. NIKE is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please call +1 503-671-4156 and let us know the nature of your request, your location and your contact information.
We are looking for 2 Senior Buyers to join our Nike Stores APLA team!
WHO YOU WILL WORK WITH
We work closely with fellow merchants, buyers and cross-functional teams within Nike Direct, in particular Digital and Stores Buying, Planning, Allocation, Visual Merchandising and Brand Marketing. You will also work closely with Geo Consumer Merchandising and your Territory partners within Japan, Korea, SEA&I (Southeast Asia & India), Pacific, and Mexico. In addition, we work with finance, operations and the insights/analytics teams, relying on business reporting which includes quantitative and qualitative metrics on sales, inventory and consumer behaviors.
You will report to the NSO Merchandising Director of your team.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
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 Senior Buyer will thrive and contribute to a positive and progressive team dynamic, as well as lead in a way that elevates the total team.
This role is responsible for adapting & curating consumer right assortments with end in mind for the Nike Direct Inline Store business by using historical data, analytics and real-time market feedback to advise the future (coming seasons) while winning today (in-season read & react/selling & serving)!
The candidate should possess proven retail competence and analytical abilities, have an understanding of retail environments, and bring a consumerist perspective to the team and business.
+ Bachelor’s degree in a related field, or equivalent combination of education, experience and training
+ 4 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 and/or digital profit-based metrics such as sell-through, turn, ASP, UPT and others
+ Ability to contribute to and drive strategy into action
+ Ability to travel up to 20%
WHAT YOU WILL WORK ON
You will own bringing the seasonal assortment to life in Stores. You will understand related aspects of the business and marketplace in making your plans, including coordinating between genders, brands (Nike & Jordan) and how individual products or collections impact each other. You will collaborate cross functionally to ensure assortment plans meet consumer demand and strategies execute.
You will hone consumer-centric assortment plans across multiple seasons with an understanding of Nike Direct’s position in the market & competitive landscape to blend fact-based and intuitive inputs. You will participate in seasonal buy reviews and in-season trading to influence actions to optimize growth with your critical partners.
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, protected veteran status, or disability. NIKE is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please call +1 503-671-4156 and let us know the nature of your request, your location and your contact information.
Source : Nike