Principal Buyer Associate - Jordan NA

We are looking for a Principle Buyer Associate (PBA) to support our Jordan NA Direct business as a part of the North America Merchandising Operations team. In this role, you will be responsible for entering the weekly/seasonal buys for USA Nike Direct into SAP for Jordan. This role requires the ability to partner with our NA Merchants, Planners, and Allocators to ensure accurate/timely buys for the USA. Strong communication skills, teamwork, and attention to detail are critical to the role’s success.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We’re looking for a North America (NA) Principle Buyer Associate who enjoys working with data and product in a fast-paced team environment. This role’s primary responsibility is to partner with our NA Nike Direct Buyers to manage and enter the weekly/seasonal buys for USA Nike Direct into SAP. The ideal candidate will have a strong attention to detail, the ability to work in a deadline driven environment and is proficient with MS Excel at an intermediate/advanced level. We’re also looking for a standout teammate with strong communication skills.

WHAT YOU WILL WORK ON

If this is you, you’ll be working with Nike Buyers, Planners and Allocators (and other cross-functional teammates) to ensure the buys for USA Nike Direct are accurate, timely and complete. You will support Nike Direct team needs, including order entry, contract moves, and price maintenance, where applicable. You will also investigate and maintain Nike Direct product information through various systems in support of the Buying organization. A typical day/week includes partnering with the Nike Direct Buyer team, in-system data entry/management, responding to multiple emails/requests and attending various meetings.

WHO YOU WILL WORK WITH

This is the Nike matrix: You will report to Jordan NA Merchandising Operations, yet you will work very closely with NA Direct Buyers, Planners and Allocators. In your role, you will serve as the key contact for all buys placed in SAP on behalf of USA Nike Direct.

WHAT YOU BRING

• Bachelor's degree in Business or an equivalent
• 1-2 years relevant work experience, preferably in a data intensive role
• In lieu of a Bachelor's degree, a minimum of 3 years relevant experience may be substituted
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient with MS Excel at an intermediate/advanced level is preferred
• Ability to work in deadline driven environment
• Strong attention to detail and process orientation
• Experience investigating, capturing and maintaining product data in an information management system or complex database is preferred

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