Buyer 2

Job Title: Buyer 2

Location: Beaverton, OR (Onsite – WHQ)
Duration: 6 Months (Sep 2025 – Mar 2026)
Work Schedule: Monday to Friday, 9am–5pm (with WFH Fridays)

About the Role

We are seeking a highly motivated Buyer with strong retail acumen and consumer insight to join the team. The Buyer will play a key role in creating consumer-right assortments, driving seasonal strategies, and delivering impactful in-store experiences. The role requires both strategic thinking and in-season agility, balancing data-driven analysis with market intuition.

Responsibilities

• Own the seasonal assortment strategy for the Nike Direct Inline Store business.
• Use historical data, analytics, and real-time market feedback to curate assortments.
• Lead and mentor individual contributors, contributing to a collaborative and inclusive team culture.
• Partner cross-functionally with Merchandising, Planning, Allocation, Visual Merchandising, Store Ops, and Marketing to align strategies.
• Participate in seasonal buy reviews and in-season trading to optimize performance.
• Understand trends, consumer needs, and marketplace dynamics to influence business outcomes.

Requirements

• Bachelor//'s degree preferred (or additional 2 years//' experience in lieu).
• 5+ years//' experience in buying, merchandising, or product creation within retail (footwear, apparel, or consumer goods).
• Strong understanding of retail and digital profit metrics (sell-through, turn, ASP, UPT, etc.).
• Prior retail store experience strongly preferred.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to balance multiple priorities across seasons in a fast-paced retail environment.

Desired Skills

• Retail buying expertise with strong financial/analytical acumen.
• Consumer-first mindset with deep affinity for current market trends.
• Strong collaboration, influencing, and presentation skills.
• Resourcefulness and ability to solve problems through relationships and curiosity.