Merch Operations Specialist 1

WHO YOU'LL WORK WITH

You will be part of the Nike Direct Digital Commerce Operations team and report to the Merchandising Operations Manager. You will work closely with the Nike Stores (NSO, Digital) Merchandising team for your assigned segment and collaborate daily with cross-functional partners, including Supply Chain, Planning, Allocation, Liquidation, and Nike Global vendors.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We are looking for a Nike Direct Merchandising Operations Specialist I to join our Operations team based at Nike's European Headquarters in the Netherlands.

Nike Direct Merchandising Operations plays a critical role in delivering the right product assortment to consumers across Nike Direct channels, including NSO, NVS, and Digital, each season. This role is focused on the accurate and timely execution of seasonal assortments, ensuring data accuracy and consistency across merchandising systems and tools.

• Strong attention to detail with a focus on accurate and timely task execution
• Ability to follow defined processes and execute operational workflows consistently
• Proficiency in data entry and Excel, with a strong focus on data accuracy and integrity
• Basic understanding of SAP and data management; familiarity with Airtable is a plus, with the ability to quickly learn new systems.
• Clear and effective communication within immediate and cross-functional teams
• Well-organized and dependable, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines
• Enjoys executional and administrative tasks, with a focus on quality and consistency
• Demonstrates ownership in day-to-day responsibilities and understands how their work contributes to overall team success

• Executing defined operational tasks to support seasonal assortment plans across Nike Direct channels
• Maintaining and updating product assortments in core merchandising systems, ensuring data accuracy and completeness
• Supporting buying and trading processes through accurate system execution and timely updates
• Acting as an operational point of contact for Merchandising, Planning, Allocation, and Digital teams
• Monitoring and flagging data or process issues to support smooth and consistent execution
• Supporting Airtable tools, including data updates, KPI tracking, and automation of information flows to improve clarity and reduce follow-ups
• Following established workflows and timelines to ensure reliable, consistent execution