Buyer ARJ

Job Summary

• Temporary position to support World Cup initiatives (no extension possible)
• Location:
  
  WHQ, hybrid model (Fridays remote)
• Organization:
  Soccer (Global Football)
• Bachelor's degree required
• Must have previous store buying experience
• Passionate about soccer
• Strong cross‑functional collaboration skills; able to work with various personalities and be resourceful
• No Nike experience required; relocation not offered

• Partner to refine and implement World Cup product assortments for specific store locations and calendar events
• Collaborate closely with Planning and Allocation teams to ensure timely and complete product assortments at door level
• Communicate strategies, updates, challenges, and roadblocks to relevant stakeholders
• Regularly engage with key stakeholders and share best practices with Nike Canada team
• Curate and adapt consumer‑right assortment strategies for focus stores, considering local relevance and physical space
• Identify inventory gaps/opportunities, including risks related to delivery and inventory levels
• Drive execution of priority assortments for key stores and host cities during the World Cup
• Analyze product performance, share insights, and make recommendations for assortment adjustments
• Lead weekly business reviews and recommend agile inventory responses as needed
• Plan and recommend inventory flow for key sporting moments
• Demonstrate strong project leadership, collaboration, and communication skills
• Manage complex details and timelines with attention to detail

• Retail financial acumen (buying and trading)
• Product strategy and expertise
• Ability to translate insights into actionable assortment strategies
• Strong product and merchandising instincts
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities
• Strong organizational skills to manage complex inputs and deadlines