Merch Operations Specialist II

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 (NVS, 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 to join our dynamic, fast-paced 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 key to ensuring the seamless execution of seasonal assortments across all Nike Direct channels. The Specialist supports day-to-day operational execution to ensure timely and high-quality delivery, while also contributing to projects related to the tools and systems used by the team. In addition, the role partners closely with external vendors to support the inclusion of third-party product assortments in the seasonal buy.

To be successful in this role, you are highly detail-oriented with a strong analytical mindset and a creative, solution-focused approach. You are an effective communicator who can connect stakeholders and bring others along on the team's journey. Most importantly, you are continuously seeking opportunities to simplify, improve, and evolve processes and tools.

• Strong operational and analytical mindset with a high level of attention to detail
• Ability to coordinate cross-functional execution across multiple Nike Direct channels
• Excellent communication skills with proven stakeholder management capability
• Proactive, solution-oriented mindset with a focus on continuous improvement
• Comfortable working with merchandising tools, systems, and data

• Supporting the operational execution of seasonal assortment plans across Nike Direct channels
• Coordinating day-to-day merchandising operations with Merchandising, Planning, and cross-functional teams
• Maintaining and managing merchandising tools, systems, and operational data accuracy
• Supporting buying and trading processes to ensure timely and accurate product availability
• Monitoring execution across channels to ensure consistency and operational excellence
• Identifying opportunities to streamline processes and improve workflows
• Contributing to projects that enhance tools, systems, and merchandising operations capabilities