Merchant II, Kids Footwear, Global Jordan

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.

WHO YOU'LL WORK WITH

As part of the Global Jordan Kid's 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 Senior Manager of Kid's 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.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

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 Kid's 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, and attention to detail, along with a willingness to build and master core merchandising fundamentals

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Merchandising, Marketing, or related field. Will accept any suitable combination of education, experience and training.
• 2+ years of experience in Retail, Merchandising, Product Management, Marketplace, Buying, or relevant experience
• Strong understanding of consumers and marketplace trend with the ability to synthesize insights into action.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, including presentations to various cross-functional partners
• Ability to navigate a fast-paced environment and competing priorities.
• Attention to detail and understanding the importance of consistency.
• Proficiency in Excel & Keynote
• Great teammate and contributor, with the curiosity and excitement to learn new thing

WHAT YOU'LL WORK ON

You will support collaborative work across Merchandising teams and cross-functional partners such as: Product Creation, Marketing, and Planning. You will be responsible for detailed management, maintenance and communication of all seasonal tools & assortments. You 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.

Job Responsibilities include:

• Creating & maintaining seasonal assortment tools.
• Partnering with Geo Merchandising teams to gather insights.
• Supporting seasonal deliverables and meetings.
• Business reporting and hindsighting

We offer a number of accommodations to complete our interview process including screen readers, sign language interpreters, accessible and single location for in-person interviews, closed captioning, and other reasonable modifications as needed. If you discover, as you navigate our application process, that you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please complete the Candidate Accommodation Request Form.