Passionate about merchandising and data-driven decisions? We’re looking for a Merchandiser to build seasonal assortments and optimize business performance for Nike’s Value Stores. Ready to make an impact?
What are you going to do?Build Value seasonal assortments based upon direct assortment strategy, leveraging data and insights. Aligned to seasonal Brand Initiatives and retail moments to allow a flawless integrated consumer journey and delivery of direct business targets. Integrate knowledge from all possible sources of supply (closeout, rebuys, etc.) to one cohesive plan for the season. Influence and guide brand merchandising on re-buy line planning needs and requirements.
- Merchandising excellence: build seasonal profitable assortments for Value Stores, leveraging Value business KPI’s & member data alongside marketplace insights and the competitive landscape; balancing closeout, rebuys, and other sources of supply.
- Business management: Pre-season: provide clear assortment direction to x-functional teams. In-season: with your x-functional counterparts optimize business results leveraging respective trade levers.
- Stakeholder management: actively involve x-functional partners on Merchandising Gameplan deliverables to ensure delivery of your merchandising plan.
- Influencing: effectively influence Global Merchandising on future rebuy needs and x-functional Value counterparts on product support and trade levers. Contribute to price, markdown and promotion strategy.
- Partner with the Commercial and Inventory Planning teams to keep the marketplace clean in responsible and sustainable ways.
- Communication: clear and convincing communication, showcase passion for product. Be able to drive x-functional seasonal conversation with confidence and results.
- Gameplan; Delivers on functional expectations within Gameplan process from capacity to in season execution.
What do we offer?- Salary will be discussed with the recruiter
- A hybrid working model of 3 days in the office and 2 days from home
- 25 vacation days for full-time employees
- 8.33% holiday allowance
- Participation in a pension plan, fully covered by Adecco for the first year
- Commuting allowance of €0.23 per km, with a maximum of €23 net per office day
- Work from home allowance of €5 per day on remote workdays
- Access to gym facilities on campus
- 25% discount in the employee store
- Free access to the online learning platform, Adecco Academy
Where will you work?Nike, Inc., a global leader in athletic footwear, apparel, and innovation, is headquartered in Beaverton, Oregon, and serves as a beacon of inspiration for athletes worldwide. Its European Headquarters (EHQ) is located on a vibrant campus that reflects the brand's dynamic and innovative spirit. Surrounded by lush parks, cycling paths, and running tracks, the campus embodies Nike’s commitment to sustainability, health, and community. A melting pot of global talent, it fosters creativity and collaboration, driving forward-thinking ideas that shape the future of sports, culture, and lifestyle.
What do we ask?- Team Player – You thrive in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment, working seamlessly with teams across merchandising, planning, and commercial functions.
- Merchandising Fundamentals – A solid understanding of assortment planning, product lifecycle management, and marketplace dynamics to create profitable seasonal collections.
- Communication – Strong verbal and written skills to clearly present strategies, influence stakeholders, and drive alignment across teams.
- Stakeholder Management – Ability to collaborate with internal and external partners, ensuring seamless execution of merchandising plans while balancing business priorities.
- Business Management – A results-driven mindset to optimize pre-season and in-season strategies, leveraging trade levers and inventory planning for maximum impact.
- Data-Driven Decision Making – The ability to analyze trends, consumer insights, and key business metrics to develop actionable seasonal strategies and assortment plans..
Are you interested?Apply now via the green button. If you need more information about the team, the company, the role; feel free to send an e-mail to nike@adecco.nl. They will be more than happy to support!