MERCHANDISER

To drive and execute the consumer-right, brand-right and market-right product plan and merchandising strategy for Nike Swim capitalizing on athlete & consumer insights as well as marketplace opportunities and delivering against business objectives. Build seasonal line plans that deliver on consumer needs and build assortments that support retailer needs as well as hit financial targets and margin goals. Drives consumer, competition, market and trend research in order to be the athlete / marketplace expert Mine athlete insights by listening, translating and filtering into an executable plan Develops a complete line plan including gathering inputs from Geographies & Sales Delivers comprehensive product briefs - including consumer insight, competitive analysis and clearly define business opportunity Curates collections / creates compelling assortments that create excitement, drive revenue growth and hit financial targets Responsible for the support and creation of Icons & Franchises in order to deliver future results and to drive long term growth agenda Analyzes retail sales and bookings data to maximize opportunities that optimizes the business Manages model/sku counts to optimize productivity, profitability and organizational efficiencies Works back with x-functional partners to ensure timely execution against key dates & gates Collaborates x-functionally in pricing driving process excellence and ensuring profitability Supports Sales org in Product and Merchandising needs Attends and participates in product fit sessions Creates high impact visual presentations and effective communication to inform and influence Consumer, market knowledge and product creation process Knowledge of product development process for  Apparel, Swimwear, Intimates Strong written and verbal communication skills for internal and external audiences. Ability to prioritize and multitask Strong financial acumen,  analytical and decision-making skills Ability to negotiate with and influence key cross-functional stakeholders