Merchant 2 Kids Footwear Na

**WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH**  Merchant II - Kids Footwear, within the North America Merchandising function.     You’ll partner with several cross-functional teams, including geo consumer and marketplace merchandising, brand marketing, demand planning, sales as well as global sport merchandising teams. A key enabler of your success will be your background and experience in retail, along with your ability to collaborate and build strong working relationships. **WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR**  At Nike, everything begins and ends with the consumer. We are looking for a consumerist with a strong affinity for product who thrives at the pace of retail and the ever-evolving marketplace. A successful Merch II in Nike Kids contributes to an inclusive, positive, and progressive team dynamic while bringing curiosity, energy, and passion to the work. You are a curious, coachable merchant with a demonstrated understanding of the consumer and marketplace dynamics. You have an entrepreneurial mindset, a willingness to learn through experimentation, and excitement for new concepts and ideas. You’re comfortable with ambiguity, forward-thinking in your approach, and agile in how you operate. * Bachelor’s degree in Business, Merchandising 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 a related field * Demonstrated understanding of the consumer and marketplace dynamics * Entrepreneurial mindset with experience contributing to new concepts, projects, or ideas * Proficiency in analyzing business and consumer trends * Strong attention to detail with efficient ways of working * Ability to manage multiple deadlines and competing priorities in a fast-paced environment * Effective verbal and written communication skills, including presenting to cross-functional partners * Team-first mentality with positive energy and a collaborative approach **WHAT YOU’LL WORK ON**  You will support strategy and ideation, product assortments, line planning, and the use of data and analytics to drive end-to-end profitability. Success in this role comes from developing strong cross-functional relationships, applying thoughtful research and analysis, and maintaining a genuine curiosity and commitment to continuous learning and growth. * Support Lead Merchants throughout the seasonal Go-To-Market (GTM) process * Help communicate seasonal product updates to marketplace and Nike Direct partners * Assist in the creation and sharing of seasonal information, including managing samples * Support alignment with sport-focused teams to ensure a cohesive product offering in the marketplace * Contribute to product assortment planning and line reviews through data-driven insights 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](https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/5153e46a93f4460db48eb9e611386685).