About Nike

Nike, the world's leading sports brand, is headquartered in Beaverton, Oregon, where innovation meets athletic passion. Founded in 1964, Nike has revolutionized sportswear with iconic products like Air Max and Jordan lines. As a Senior Buyer, Sport Apparel Mens NVS NA, you'll join a team obsessed with consumers, driving the future of retail at Nike Factory Stores. Nike's commitment to innovation, diversity, and sustainability shapes a dynamic culture where merchants thrive.

Role Overview

The Senior Buyer, Sport Apparel Mens NVS NA role at Nike in Beaverton, Oregon, is pivotal for curating assortments that captivate consumers in Nike Factory Stores. Reporting to the Apparel Merchandising Director, you'll partner with cross-functional teams including Digital Buying, Sport Merchandising, Planning, Allocation, Visual Merchandising, Brand Marketing, Finance, Operations, and Insights/Analytics. Leverage quantitative and qualitative data on sales, inventory, and behaviors to adapt consumer-right assortments, balancing historical insights with real-time marketplace trends.

Key Responsibilities

In this consumer-obsessed position, you'll own seasonal assortments across Nike and Jordan brands for mens sport apparel in North American Factory Stores. Key duties include:

• Building deep business and marketplace understanding to inform multi-season plans, coordinating across genders and brands.
• Sharpening consumer-led assortment strategies grounded in competitive landscapes and Nike's market position.
• Balancing data-driven insights with sharp product intuition to influence future seasons and in-season actions like buy reviews and trading.
• Collaborating cross-functionally to execute assortments with excellence, ensuring they meet consumer demand.
• Contributing to inclusive leadership, elevating team performance in a fast-paced retail environment.

Qualifications & Requirements

Nike seeks proven retail experts with a consumer-centric mindset. Essential qualifications include:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent education, experience, and training.
• 4+ years in footwear, apparel buying, merchandising, product creation, or retail in vertical, multi-brand, or digital settings.
• Strong affinity for market trends and positioning Nike apparel as a style leader.
• Expertise in retail/digital metrics: sell-through, turn, ASP, UPT, and more.
• Ability to drive strategy into action with up to 20% travel.

Ideal candidates bring analytical prowess, product passion, and thrive in dynamic environments.

Benefits & Perks

Nike offers world-class benefits to support your success:

• Competitive salary estimated at $120,000-$160,000 USD annually, based on senior retail sector benchmarks with buffer.
• Comprehensive health coverage, 401(k) matching, and parental leave.
• Generous employee product discounts and on-site fitness centers at Nike World Headquarters.
• Flexible work options, wellness programs, and mental health resources.
• Accommodations for disabilities, including screen readers and interpreters during interviews.

Career Growth

At Nike, career progression is limitless for high-performers. As a Senior Buyer, you'll gain exposure to global merchandising, analytics, and leadership. Many advance to Director roles or pivot into digital strategy, planning, or brand management. Nike's mentorship programs, training academies, and rotational opportunities fuel continuous growth in a forward-moving culture.

Why Join Us

Work at the epicenter of sport culture in Beaverton, Oregon, surrounded by innovation hubs and the Pacific Northwest's natural beauty. Nike's inclusive environment fosters passion, where your product instinct shapes consumer experiences worldwide. Contribute to a brand that leads in style, performance, and social impact—elevating teams while advancing your career.

Role FAQs

What is the work environment like?

Fast-paced, collaborative, and consumer-focused at Nike's Beaverton campus.

Is travel required?

Up to 20% for market visits and stakeholder meetings.

What metrics will I work with?

Sell-through, turn, ASP, UPT, inventory, and consumer behavior analytics.

How does Nike support diversity?

Through inclusive leadership, accommodations, and equitable opportunities.

Apply now to bring your retail expertise to Nike and shape the future of mens sport apparel.