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.

As the pace of the Global consumer is rapidly changing all around the world, the Nike Express Lane looks to create inspiring product closer to the consumer. Deepening consumer connection and operating with speed, the GC (Greater China) Express Lane team looks to serve consumers with speed and specificity with a focus on the Key Cities of Shanghai & Beijing.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We're looking for an Apparel Product Line Manager in the Greater China(GC) Express Lane focused on growing the Nike Brand business.
The nature of the role and specific product responsibility requires someone with an equal passion for the Nike Brand and the consumers in GC, and is eager to translate those cultures into Apparel Product. We seek someone who will pioneer new spaces for the Brand and who wants to win and values being part of an amazing team.
The focus of this role is creating inspiring product on a faster timeline and to serve consumers of a specific marketplace. This person will need to have a deep understanding of apparel, trends in color, graphics, materials and be the pulse for style, trend and storytelling that local athletes are seeking. This person will also understand and utilize market trends, consumer behaviors & analytics to build insights to bring new products to our consumers.
We are looking for someone authentic, curious, courageous, and inspired by the possibilities of the unknown. Through honesty, integrity, transparency, and openness, this candidate should be looking to grow and challenge themselves. An individual who has a demonstrated track record of positively influencing internal and external partners. We are also looking for someone who actively creates an environment of inclusion and trust. Who seeks out different or opposing perspectives in a truth-seeking manner. Who works together with others as one team, supporting others in doing meaningful work, driving impact and connecting consumers to the Nike Brand every day.
You will deliver results with clarity and accountability, demonstrating our shared purpose and commitments. We will think big, break down barriers, innovate and implement in service of the Nike, Inc.

WHAT YOU WILL WORK ON

The Product Line Manager for the GC Express Lane will be responsible for the color, graphics, materials, and trims on Nike apparel.
This role is responsible for supporting the vision for Men's, Women's, Kid's apparel teams through a hyperlocal lens, and so requires someone who can put themselves in the mind space of the consumers in GC and understand how to serve them, apply insights from them and make impact through coveted product. You will work with a broader Triad team across Design and Development and closely partner with your merchandising partners to understand & fuel franchise and marketplace strategies. You will monitor progress against objectives and adjust plans as needed, including hitting cost/margin on your projects and all aspects of product management to successfully deliver the line to market. You'll ensure the accuracy of information in NIKE Inc. internal product management systems. You'll also be responsible for creating and delivering impactful presentations at internal and external meetings on a regular cadence.
You will foster strong relationships with your peers across the entire Nike Apparel Family and partner closely with Merchandising to ensure integration and alignment on key initiatives, innovations, and product journeys. As a key member of the Apparel Product Management team, you will serve as a proactive partner during critical checkpoints & planning moments. You will be responsible for coordinating and communicating the line or specific products to internal and external audiences.

WHO YOU WILL WORK WITH

You'll be responsible for collaborating with Design, Tech Development, Merchandising teammates to create industry leading apparel with compelling & impactful stories.

WHAT YOU BRING

• Bachelor's Degree or 2 additional years of experience in lieu of degree
• 2+ years of product or merchandising experience
• Proven track record of building and growing businesses, leveraging strategic decision making and focused execution
• Proven ability to capture consumer insights and translate them into compelling product solutions
• Solid understanding of Apparel Creation and product storytelling
• Phenomenal product eye and strong style sensibility
• Experience leveraging various tools and resources for trend forecasting
• Proven track record of being a collaborative team player
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, including presentations
• Exceptional attention to details and deadlines

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.