NIKE, Inc

Expert Merchant, NikeSKIMS

NIKE, Inc$90K — $130K *
Retail & Consumer Goods
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of relevant industry experience in merchandising.
  • Bachelor's degree in Merchandising or related field, or suitable combination of education, experience, and training.
  • Strong global merchandising leadership experience in Apparel and Footwear.
  • Proven ability to lead complex, matrixed, partnership-driven businesses with clarity and influence.
  • Deep understanding of consumer-led assortment building and performance analysis.
  • Exceptional cross-functional influence and decision-making skills.
  • Highly organized, decisive, and comfortable with strategy and execution.
  • Entrepreneurial mindset; thrives in ambiguous environments.

Responsibilities

  • Own global seasonal assortments for Apparel, Footwear, and Accessories.
  • Build comprehensive style and size frameworks including drops and launches.
  • Maintain and manage AV, Excel, and Keynote as the truth source for global teams.
  • Define and communicate non-negotiable assortment elements to Geo partners.
  • Strategize and align product/assortment segmentation across various channels.
  • Partner with geographic teams on seasonality and capacity planning.
  • Drive seasonal line planning, including roadmaps and investment framing.
  • Review and translate weekly POS performance insights into future strategies.

Benefits

  • Flexible work arrangements to support work-life balance.
  • Professional development opportunities and training programs.
  • Collaborative work environment fostering cross-functional partnerships.
  • Access to Nike and SKIMS product samples and discounts.
  • Health and wellness programs aimed at employee well-being.
Full Job Description
Role Overview

This role leads the end-to-endglobal merchandising strategy and seasonal assortment ownership for NikeSKIMS, accountable for building, governing, and activating seasonal assortments across Apparel, Footwear, and Accessories (AXS). The position serves as the single point of global merchandising ownership and clarity, creating assortment strategy and marketplace segmentation strategy ensuring full-line adoption, and consumer-led assortments across all geographies, channels, and partners.

This leader operates at the intersection of strategy, execution, and curation, partnering closely with Nike and SKIMS stakeholders across Merch, Product, Planning, Ops, Retail, and Geo teams.

What You'll Work On

Global Assortment Strategy & Ownership
  • Own global seasonal assortments across Apparel, Footwear, and AXS.
  • Build style, color, and size frameworks, including drops, launch cadence, and newness vs. carryover decisions.
  • Maintain AV, Excel, and Keynote as the single source of truth for global and geo teams.
  • Clearly define non-negotiables vs. flex areas (style adoption vs. depth) in assortment adoption with Geo merch partners.


Geo Partnership & Marketplace Alignment
  • Strategize product/assortment segmentation and drive assortment alignment across Nike Direct, wholesale, and strategic marketplace partners.
  • Partner with NA, EMEA, APLA, and GC on seasonality, climate, and capacity considerations.
  • Lead geo workshops to adapt global direction within retail constraints.


Seasonal Line Planning & Roadmaps
  • Partner with product team on seasonal Line planning, roadmaps, long-range views, and investment framing. (Seasonal Style & CC target)
  • Drive global drop calendars, flow, and launch sequencing.
  • Lead merchandising inputs into GTM, GGP, and IBA for marketplace execution.


Cross-Functional Leadership
  • Partner with Design and PLM on styling, key looks, color validation, materials, and naming.
  • Align with Planning on style ranking for investment, size curves, depth logic, carryovers, cancels, and buy timing.
  • Collaborate with Ops, PIA, and Systems on AV readiness, MMX, imagery, and flow.
  • Support Marketing and Digital product readiness.


Performance Tracking & Seasonal Hindsight Leadership
  • Review weekly POS and launch performance; translate insights into future assortments.
  • Drive seasonal hindsight and continuous improvement.


Retail & Visual Merchandising Input
  • Partner with VMS and Retail team on fixture strategy, capacity constraints, and brand storytelling at retail.
  • Define Nike Direct layouts, capacity frameworks, and minimum viable footprints by store size.
  • Collaborate to provide merchandising framework and strategy for future retail concepts and vision for NikeSkims.


Governance & Communication
  • Act as the central point of merchandising clarity across Merch, Planning, Geo, Product, Operations, and SKIMS partners.


Who We Are Looking For
  • 5+ years of relevant industry experience in merchandising.
  • Bachelor's degree in Merchandising or related field. Will accept any suitable combination of education, experience, and training.
  • Strong global merchandising leadership experience across Apparel and Footwear.
  • Proven ability to lead complex, matrixed, and partnership-driven businesses with clarity and influence.
  • Deep understanding of consumer-led assortment building, and performance analysis.
  • Exceptional cross-functional influence, clarity, and decision-making skills.
  • Highly organized, decisive, and comfortable operating at the intersection of strategy, execution, and governance.
  • HIGHLY entrepreneurial and able to work in an ambiguous, resource constrained and off Nike process environment.

About NIKE, Inc

Nike is a sporting goods company that designs, develops, and markets footwear, apparel, equipment, and accessory products. The company offers various categories of shoes including running, training, basketball, soccer, sport-inspired urban shoes, and kids' shoes. It also provides shoes for aquatic activities, baseball, football, cheerleading, golf, lacrosse, outdoor activities, skateboarding, tennis, volleyball, walking, wrestling, and various athletic and recreational uses. In addition, the company offers sports-inspired lifestyle apparel, athletic bags, and accessory items. Further, it provides a line of performance equipment including bags, socks, sports balls, eyewear, timepieces, electronic devices, bats, gloves, protective equipment, golf clubs, and various equipment designed for sports activities under the NIKE brand name, as well as markets apparel with licensed college and professional team and league logos. Additionally, it offers licenses to produce and sell NIKE brand swimwear, children's apparel, training equipment, eyewear, electronic devices, and golf accessories. The company also markets its products under the brand names of Converse, Chuck Taylor, All Star, One Star, Umbro, Jack Purcell, Cole Haan, Bragano, and Hurley. It sells its products to retail accounts through stores, independent distributors, and licensees, as well as through its Website, nikestore.com. As of May 31, 2009, Nike, Inc. operated 338 retail stores in the United States and 336 retail stores internationally. The company was founded in 1964 and is headquartered in Beaverton, Oregon.

Nike Careers

Join the dynamic world of Nike, Inc., a global leader in sports apparel and innovation, where your career can flourish in an environment that fosters diversity, leadership, and growth. At Nike, we believe in bringing out the best in our team members through continuous professional development and a culture that celebrates creativity and innovation. Work You’ll Do Become a part of Nike’s mission to inspire and innovate towards a better world. Engage in work that intersects with cutting-edge technology, market-leading strategies, and sustainable practices that define the future of the sports industry. Lead with us at the forefront of the global marketplace, where your skills in leadership, teamwork, and innovation can shine. Nike offers a unique position in the industry, combining deep industry expertise with a relentless pursuit of excellence. Collaborate with a diverse team of professionals who are pioneers in their fields. Nike, Inc. employs over 75,000 passionate and talented individuals worldwide, all dedicated to moving the world of sports forward. Introducing Nike’s Professional Growth and Development Opportunities We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where every team member can succeed. Nike offers a variety of job opportunities, from in-store retail positions to corporate roles in design, marketing, and technology. Do Innovative Work Join us and contribute to our mission of bringing inspiration and innovation to every athlete* in the world. (*If you have a body, you are an athlete.) Deliver targeted solutions and drive innovation through your unique perspective and skills. At Nike, Inc., your work directly contributes to our global impact. Be Part of a Great Team Engage in meaningful work that connects with consumers and impacts millions worldwide. Our team benefits from unparalleled capabilities, a commitment to diversity training, and a culture that encourages professional growth and networking. Future-Proof Your Career Advance your career with Nike’s comprehensive benefits and support systems. We provide extensive training, development programs, and leadership courses to help you reach your full potential. Explore Discover how Nike is leading in sustainable innovation and pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in the sports industry. The Nike Employment Experience Our combined efforts in innovation, culture, and leadership make Nike, Inc. not just a place to work, but a place to grow a rewarding career. Clients and employees alike look to Nike for new strategies and impactful solutions in a rapidly evolving industry. Stay Connected Join Our Team Search for open positions that match your skills and interests. We are always on the lookout for curious, driven, creative, and solution-oriented team players. SEARCH NIKE JOBS Keep Up to Date Stay ahead with career tips, insider perspectives, and industry-leading insights you can put to use today—all from the people who work here. READ CAREERS BLOG Job Alert Emails Customize your subscription to receive job alerts, the latest news, and insider tips tailored to your preferences. Explore the exciting and rewarding opportunities that await at Nike, Inc.
Learn more about NIKE, Inc
Size
73,300 employees
Market Cap
$184.6 billion
Industry
Net Income
$2.8 billion
Founded
1964
5 Year Trend
+6.3%
Revenue
$38.2 billion
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