Director, Merchandising Running Footwear Apla

Nike

Beaverton, Oregon, US
Running footwear assortment strategy
Marketplace data and consumer insights
Seasonal assortment strategies
You will use marketplace data and consumer insights to guide decisions and create seasonal plans that best meet consumer needs

Job Summary

  • You will use marketplace data and consumer insights to guide decisions and create seasonal plans that best meet consumer needs.
  • Your responsibilities include setting the APLA Running Footwear assortment strategy, which demands strong retail expertise, analytical skills, a consumer-focused approach, and the ability to influence various teams and functions.
  • You will also manage a team of three merchants, keeping them aligned with strategy and business priorities for Running and supporting their individual development.

Matching Summary

You will use marketplace data and consumer insights to guide decisions and create seasonal plans that best meet consumer needs.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Running Footwear assortment strategy
  • marketplace data and consumer insights
  • seasonal assortment strategies
  • retail expertise
  • analytical skills
  • consumer-focused approach

Nice-to-have

  • unrivaled ability to see beyond trends
  • blend art and science
  • values differences and builds strong relationships
  • cultivates innovation
  • responds with speed and agility

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
  • 5+ years experience in merchandising
  • Footwear, apparel and/or equipment merchandising experience
  • Understanding of retail KPIs and profit metrics
  • Strong strategy building skills

Work Rights

Not specified

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