Jobs at Nike in Netherlands

WHO YOU'LL WORK WITH

WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• We are looking for a candidate who has demonstrated experience in assortment planning and understanding of financial, product and inventory planning. Ability to demonstrate a growth mindset that is ready to leverage statistical forecasting, data science and new ways of working to develop a fact-based plan.
• Ability to think critically and understand the potential of a style in the marketplace as well as quantify any gaps to financial plan from a product potential perspective.
• Demonstrated ability to influence and design compelling communication grounded in data.
• Demonstrated problem solving skills and ability to work independently.
• Ability to approach planning end-to-end across all marketplace channels and multiple connected seasons beginning with retail metrics grounded in marketplace health.

WHAT YOU'LL WORK ON

• The Senior Assortment Planner role is responsible for developing and/or informing/influencing seasonal plan inclusive of RSV, net sales, margin, receipts, and inventory at the levels of Franchise/Merch Class x Market Place Unit (leveraging consistent business logic & analytics).
• You will develop strategies to meet CFoP (consumer field of play) strategic and financial goals and own product-driven OTB forecast to inform manufacturing decisions through to in-season optimization.
• Analyze the business against plan and forecasted in-season sales and inventories on a monthly or weekly basis assessing business risk / opportunity & developing action plans and driving escalations where needed Monitor top Franchise SSPs & drive x-marketplace decision-making to optimize product health and captured consumer demand and inform trading / pricing decisions.
• Set and manage E2E inventory health within and across CFOP’s &NMP MPU’s within your MPU, plus understanding impact on overall marketplace health. Communicate and advocate Assortment Plan to x-functional leadership team at Franchise-/Merch Class-level through the lens of CFoP and In partnership with Merchandising to optimize sell-in in line with Power Player/MPU strategy and marketplace role.
• Drive projects independently; Prioritize workload and deliverables within the project.

*For this position relocation is not offered.

The Visual Merchandising (VM) function is responsible for developing and implementing inspiring, premium and elevated consumer experiences and product presentations for the Nike brand. The VM team works collaboratively across brand and business partners to develop product journeys, presentation strategies, seasonal direction and playbooks that set the standard and create a distinct point of view for the brand at retail. Additionally, the VM Team works directly with business, operations and design functions to develop, drive and scale new concepts / retail expansion for the Nike brand across the marketplace.

We are looking for a curious, driven, and passionate person who loves retail and has a deep understanding of the role Visual Merchandising plays in delivering the ultimate consumer experience at retail. This individual should be able to demonstrate proven VM expertise, think strategically, and is a strong collaborator that can work seamlessly across functions. This requires them to be effective communicator and creative thought-partner who possesses the ability to influence decision-making. The ideal candidate loves working in a fast-paced, ever-evolving, positive and collaborative team environment.

WHAT YOU WILL WORK ON

As an EMEA VM Senior Professional, you will develop and deliver presentation strategies, standards and tools that are used by our territory & city teams to implement in Nike and partner retail locations for the Geo. You will work cross-functionally with consumer, merchandising, marketing & marketplace teams, to align strategies and priorities and ensure teams have the information and tools they need to enable flawless execution. Projects and deliverables you will work on and lead include, but are not limited to:

• Geo VM presentation direction & tools for assigned Consumer X Field of Play.
• Pre-season zoning, mapping and development of presentation strategies.
• Deliver inputs / tools against the functional code process that shape the retail end in mind vision.
• Support on physical builds that help drive cross-functional alignment.
• Deep partnership with Retail Brand team in the development of seasonal plans.
• Collaboration with Merchandising on seasonal assortments and key looks.

WHO YOU WILL WORK WITH

In this role, you will work with cross-functional teams across Geography & Territory organizations including Brand Marketing, Merchandising, Design, Operations and others. This role reports directly to a EMEA VM Lead and you will be expected to build and foster strong relationships that produce high quality work. You will work closely with Territory teams to provide critical functional direction and to better understand relevant marketplace & competitive trends.

Primary functional relationships include:

• Merchandising
• Brand Management
• Retail Brand
• Retail Design
• Retail Experience
• Planning & Operations
• Geography Retail Functions

WHAT YOU WILL BRING

• Possess a clear passion for the art and science of visual merchandising.
• A love of team, collaboration and creative thinking.
• Strong visual background with previous experience in a large scale vertical retail environment and understands reaching broad scale at an accelerated pace.
• Experience working cross-functionally to influence decisions and drive change at scale.
• Can-do demeanor with the shown ability to adapt to changes in business needs or direction.
• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Marketing, Visual Merchandising, Design or related field or experience in Visual Merchandising in lieu of a degree.
• Knowledge of current retail landscape and the latest trends and innovations for retail.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills as well as strong influencing & negotiating skills required.
• Confident presentation and computer skills with command of Outlook calendar, Excel, PowerPoint and Keynote, Mac proficiency strongly preferred.
• Ability to travel approximately 4 times per year.

This job posting will be closed on the 1st September 2025
After that, we will share feedback to all applications and move forward with the shortlisted ones.

WHO YOU'LL WORK WITH

WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• We are looking for a candidate who has demonstrated experience in assortment planning and understanding of financial, product and inventory planning. Ability to demonstrate a growth mindset that is ready to leverage statistical forecasting, data science and new ways of working to develop a fact-based plan.

• Ability to think critically and understand the potential of a style in the marketplace as well as quantify any gaps to financial plan from a product potential perspective.

• Demonstrated ability to influence and design compelling communication grounded in data.

• Demonstrated problem solving skills and ability to work independently.

• Ability to approach planning end-to-end across all marketplace channels and multiple connected seasons beginning with retail metrics grounded in marketplace health.

WHAT YOU'LL WORK ON

• The Senior Assortment Planner role is responsible for developing and/or informing/influencing seasonal plan inclusive of RSV, net sales, margin, receipts, and inventory at the levels of Franchise/Merch Class x Market Place Unit (leveraging consistent business logic & analytics).

• You will develop strategies to meet CFoP (consumer field of play) strategic and financial goals and own product-driven OTB forecast to inform manufacturing decisions through to in-season optimization.

• Analyze the business against plan and forecasted in-season sales and inventories on a monthly or weekly basis assessing business risk / opportunity & developing action plans and driving escalations where needed Monitor top Franchise SSPs & drive x-marketplace decision-making to optimize product health and captured consumer demand and inform trading / pricing decisions.

• Set and manage E2E inventory health within and across CFOP’s &NMP MPU’s within your MPU, plus understanding impact on overall marketplace health. Communicate and advocate Assortment Plan to x-functional leadership team at Franchise-/Merch Class-level through the lens of CFoP and In partnership with Merchandising to optimize sell-in in line with Power Player/MPU strategy and marketplace role.

• Drive projects independently; Prioritize workload and deliverables within the project.

What you bring:

• Using your expertise in the field of exceptional consumer service and product knowledge to serve and deliver a premium brand experience to our consumers.
• Assisting our retail leads and floor managers (Coaches) in training new employees
• Supporting various store departments (e.g. operate cash register, manage incoming and outgoing goods, refill products on shopfloor, build visual displays) and recommending appropriate products to reach sales targets.
• Using your knowledge for digital devices to create a bond between online and offline sales or services in the store
• Informing consumers and new teammates about the NIKE products and services
• Improving your own knowledge via our tools and training courses to stay up to date and to seek for more insights on sales trends, NIKE products, services, and culture

What you get:

• One of the best compensation and benefits packages in the industry
• Opportunity for monthly performance-based bonus
• A supportive team that values Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
• A career at a company at the forefront of the sports and fashion industry
• Generous online and in-store employee discounts and a brand-new NIKE outfit for you to sport with your teammates on the sales floor.

Qualifications

• Customer service and/or retail experience preferred.
• Effective communicator, brand ambassador, and collaborative teammate
• Demonstrated ability to apply product sales techniques.
• Flexible with scheduling and available to work retail hours, which may include day, evening, weekends, and/or holidays, based on department and store/company needs.