NIKE, Inc. does more than outfit the world's best athletes. It is a place to explore potential, obliterate boundaries and push out the edges of what can be. The company looks for people who can grow, think, dream and create. Its culture thrives by embracing diversity and rewarding imagination. The brand seeks achievers, leaders and visionaries. At NIKE, Inc. it's about each person bringing skills and passion to a challenging and constantly evolving game.
The first spark of a product idea sets the NIKE, Inc. Product team into motion. The team of developers, testers, engineers, designers and managers obsess over Nike's iconic silhouettes and create groundbreaking new styles. They collaborate, ideate and refine products' construction, fit and materials. They maintain a keen understanding of consumer and market trends. They skillfully operate at the intersection of buyer needs, technical feasibility and business objectives. And they work lockstep with Merchandising, Design, Manufacturing and others to produce the final result: products that reflect the soul of sport and inspire athletes to reach new levels of performance.
Become a Part of the NIKE, Inc. Team
NIKE, Inc. does more than outfit the world's best athletes. It is a place to explore potential, obliterate boundaries and push out the edges of what can be. The company looks for people who can grow, think, dream and create. Its culture thrives by embracing diversity and rewarding imagination. The brand seeks achievers, leaders and visionaries. At Nike, it's about each person bringing skills and passion to a challenging and constantly evolving game.
Lifestyle Footwear Team
We have two (2) open positions, one in each of the Men's and Women's organizations.
In our pursuit of greatness and human potential sneakers are born, for those of us who work on footwear we know it's more than a sneaker, it's a symbol and a common connection to share their love of sport and the culture that surrounds it.
In Lifestyle Footwear We Create the future of streetwear, sport style, and fashion, through Deep connections to Youth culture and sport. A team of individuals with Advanced product acumen and taste level, Innovative thinkers and risk takers, who collaborate well with others while driving a strong point of view to influence the tastemakers of the future.
Who we are looking for
An ideal Expert PLM is a collaborative teammate with a history of excellence, strong problem-solving skills, and phenomenal attention to detail. You will need strong organizational skills, a drive for crafting outstanding products and the ability to learn, adapt, and lead quickly. A passion for serving our consumers is a requirement! We are looking for someone who will partner effectively with diverse teams around the globe and across the Nike value chains.
What you will work on
These roles will lead and own all aspects of the product creation process.
This includes ensuring profitability while delivering fresh solutions to solve our consumers' needs. You will work with the cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and drive the offense. You will also collaborate with merchandising, design, development, and sourcing on the footwear creation process from line planning through final product approval. You will research our product, consumer, and marketplace, manage product creation workflow and data, maintain product tools, and effectively collaborate across functional partners. You will deliver on key dates and hold yourself accountable to be a great teammate.
Who you will work with
You will work closely with your product management cross-gender teammates and global merchandising, design, development, sourcing, and marketing teams to manage the product creation and advise our go-to-market processes.
You will also partner with the Consumer Insights team as needed to ensure alignment across insight gathering and implementing it into the creation process.
What you bring
Bachelor's degree in Business, Retail Merchandising, or a related field or equivalent combination of education and experience
8+ years experience in product creation, merchandising, and brand marketing
Influencing skills. Ability to drive vision and strategy across functions while respecting the balance of competing interests
Proven experience translating a footwear vision into a multi-year line plan
Demonstrated line planning skills to meet financial and critical metric goals
Solid understanding of Footwear construction and story-telling
Demonstrated leadership capability, including the ability to motivate and mentor others
Innovative in thought with a proven track record of applying vision to drive concepts to new space
Optimism. Dedication to bring hopefulness and confidence about the future
Passion for sneakers and the culture of the Athletic Footwear Industry
Curiosity. Possess a strong desire to learn about new consumers, ideas, and opportunities
Proven ability to capture consumer insights and translate them into compelling product solutions
Strong eye for business with a proven record for achieving sustainable growth
process
Strong presentation and interpersonal communication skills
Attention to detail and deadlines
Ability to travel up to 20% of the time, including internationally
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
NIKE, Inc. is a growth company that looks for team members to grow with it. Nike offers a generous total rewards package, casual work environment, a diverse and inclusive culture, and an electric atmosphere for professional development. No matter the location, or the role, every Nike employee shares one galvanizing mission: To bring inspiration and innovation to every athlete* in the world. 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, veteran status, or disability.
NIKE, Inc. is a growth company that looks for team members to grow with it. Nike offers a generous total rewards package, casual work environment, a diverse and inclusive culture, and an electric atmosphere for professional development. No matter the location, or the role, every Nike employee shares one galvanizing mission: To bring inspiration and innovation to every athlete* in the world.
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, veteran status, or disability.
Benefits
Whether it's transportation or financial health, we continually invest in our employees to help them achieve greatness - inside and outside of work. All who work here should be able to realize their full potential.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Product Management
Industries
Retail
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