We are looking for an optimistic and solution driven Merchant II to cover a position within the GLOBAL Merchandising function. This person will oversee and support the Kids Sport Apparel business, team and process. **WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR** 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 curious, energetic, and Coachable Merchants. You have demonstrated an awareness and understanding of the consumer and the dynamics of the marketplace. Someone who is optimistic, solution-driven, curious and coachable with retail experience, a strong consumer focus, and entrepreneurial spirit and ability to handle multiple priorities effectively.You have shown a passion to learn, make mistakes, and grow. **WHAT YOU WILL WORK ON** You will enable the strategizing, building, and managing of global 3-year line plans and product journeys cross-functionally. A consistent part of your day-to-day responsibilities will be the detailed management, maintenance and communication of all seasonal tools and assortments. Enabling this effort will be the development of key relationships among cross-functional teammates, comfort with research and analysis, along with a genuine curiosity and commitment to learn and evolve. **WHO YOU WILL WORK WITH** You’ll partner with several cross-functional teams – consumer planning, product creation, GEO merch, and consumer insights & analytics as well as the gender merchandising teams. A key enabler of your success will be your background and experience in retail. **WHAT YOU BRING** + Bachelor’s degree in Merchandising, Marketing, Business, 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 + Demonstrated understanding of consumer and marketplace + Entrepreneurial spirit, experience working on new projects/start-ups/concepts/ideas + Proficiency in analyzing business and consumer trends + Attention to detail + Ability to collaboratively manage multiple deadlines and competing priorities + Effective verbal and written communication skills, including presentations to various cross-functional partners + Team first mentality, energy giver 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) . 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.