Overview of the Job:

The role is responsible for shaping the merchandising strategy, managing the consumer product offering, and leading end-to-end product conversation with Global and Geo counterparts to drive sustainable growth for Nike Kids.Focus on Kids Sportswear footwear

Reporting Line:

Direct report to GC Kids footwear merchandising director

Key Partnership:

GC Kids x-functional teamGlobal Kids merchandisingGC merchandising

Job Responsibility:

Be a consumer, product and merchandising expert.Initiate creative ideas for Kids product development.Partner with global on GC product request. Provide GC insight & deliver long term product line plan.Product management encompasses setting GC's strategic intent, managing the product lifecycle, determining pricing and flow, and conducting performance analysis.Keep end in mind. Work with the marketplace team to drive assortment segmentation and differentiation. 

Skills / Experience Required

Consumer product merchandising experience / knowledgeCurious about Kids consumer and footwear products. Offers creative ideas and innovative solutions.Look to the future. Proactively observe consumers, identify insights, and translate them into strategic product requests.Strong communication skills to hold constructive dialogueDemonstrate openness to change and convey a desire to achieve meaningful resultsFluent in EnglishRetail and financial acumen