**WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH** As the Senior Merchant for Global Basketball, you’ll drive growth in our Branded and Core Footwear business. Reporting to the Global Merchandising Director of Basketball Footwear, you’ll partner closely with Basketball and Core Footwear Product teams, Geography Merchants, Nike Direct, and cross-functional teams including Brand and Demand Planning. This team is dynamic, inclusive, and consumer-focused—committed to collaboration and excellence in line planning and assortment building. **WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR** We’re looking for a self-driven individual with a passion for consumers, sport, and shaping the future of our Branded and Core Footwear business. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, demonstrates strong retail and merchandising acumen, and works independently while staying solution-oriented. They excel at influencing and communicating across a large, matrixed organization and bring curiosity and adaptability to every challenge. **Key Qualifications:** + Open to work in WHQ in Portland Area + 2+ years of experience in Retail, Merchandising, Product Management, Marketplace, Buying, or relevant experience + **Bachelor's degree in Business, Merchandising, Marketing, or a combination of relevant experience** + Demonstrated understanding of consumer and marketplace dynamics + Proficiency in analyzing business and consumer trends + Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities + Entrepreneurial mindset with experience driving new projects or concepts + Strong verbal and written communication skills, including presenting to cross-functional partners + Team-first mentality **WHAT YOU’LL WORK ON** You’ll lead the creation and execution of global 3-year line plans and product journeys, collaborating across functions to deliver consumer-right assortments. Your work will shape the future of Basketball Footwear through strategic planning and operational excellence. **Core Responsibilities:** + Build and manage global 3-year line plans and product journeys in partnership with cross-functional teams + Maintain and communicate seasonal tools and assortments with precision and timeliness + Analyze consumer and marketplace trends to inform assortment strategies + Develop strong relationships across product, merchandising, and planning teams + Drive alignment between global and geography teams to ensure cohesive product strategies + Support new concepts and projects with an entrepreneurial approach + Continuously learn and adapt to evolving consumer and market needs 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.