Merchant

Join Nike at the European Headquarters (EHQ) as a Merchant, Women's NSW Footwear and play a key role in shaping consumer-right assortments for one of Nike’s most dynamic footwear businesses. In this role, you will support assortment planning, Go-To-Market activities, and product management initiatives that drive marketplace differentiation and profitable growth. Working closely with Merchandising, Planning, Brand, and Marketplace teams, you will help deliver compelling product assortments, support key business milestones, and leverage data-driven insights to optimize consumer experiences across EMEA. This is a temporary assignment until May 2027.

As part of the Women's NSW Footwear Merchandising team, you will help shape the future of one of Nike's most dynamic footwear businesses across EMEA. Working at the intersection of product, consumer, and marketplace, you will support seasonal assortment decisions, drive insightful business analyses, and contribute to strategies that deliver profitable growth and premium consumer experiences.

• Support seasonal merchandising and assortment planning for the Women's NSW Footwear business.
• Build consumer-right assortments that drive marketplace differentiation and business growth.
• Prepare key business reviews, seasonal milestones, and marketplace presentations.
• Analyze product and marketplace performance, translating insights into actionable recommendations.
• Partner with Merchandising, Planning, Brand, and Marketplace teams to execute seasonal strategies.
• Identify opportunities to improve reporting, streamline processes, and automate ways of working.
• Support product flow, distribution, and assortment decisions to ensure the right product reaches the right consumer at the right time.

• Competitive salary (to be discussed with the recruiter)
• Flexible hybrid work: 3 days in the office, 2 days from home
• Unlimited vacation days to recharge whenever you need
• 8% holiday allowance
• STIPP pension plan to secure your future 
• €0.23/km commuting allowance (up to €23 per office day)
• €5 daily work-from-home allowance
• 25% employee store discount – gear up with Nike!
• Access to Adecco Academy online learning for continuous growth
• Free use of on-campus gym facilities to stay active
• Bike plan to make your commute greener and healthier
• Career support and guidance

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.

• Experience in Merchandising, Assortment Planning, Product Management, Business Analytics, or a related field.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate data into business insights and recommendations.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience working with Power BI, dashboards, and reporting tools.
• Experience with reporting optimization, process improvement, and business process automation.
• Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and project management skills with strong attention to detail.
• A proactive, curious, and consumer-focused mindset with a passion for product, retail, and marketplace strategy.

Apply now via the button. If you need more information about the team, the company, the role; feel free to send an email to nike@adecco.nl. We will be more than happy to support!