EMEA Sample Operations Lead (12‑Month FTC)

Nike; Hilversum; On-site; EUR 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Nike is seeking an organized operations professional to manage the end-to-end flow of seasonal product samples for EMEA. The role focuses on receiving, cataloguing, storage, booking, distribution and reporting to ensure visibility and availability for showrooms and partners.

You will work with Sales, Merchandising, GTM and Logistics to align on priorities, improve controls and scale sample operations across the region.

Qualifications

• Experience in operations, logistics, inventory management, supply chain, showroom operations or a related field.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience working with inventory tracking systems, databases or reporting tools.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with advanced Microsoft Office capability, particularly Excel.

Responsibilities

• Receive, process, catalogue and manage seasonal sample deliveries.
• Maintain accurate inventory records and oversee sample storage and organization.
• Operate and continuously improve sample booking and tracking processes.
• Coordinate sample distribution to showrooms and key business partners across EMEA.
• Monitor sample utilization and inventory accuracy through regular audits and reporting.
• Partner across Sales, Merchandising, GTM and Logistics to support business priorities and showroom readiness.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, compliance, service levels and the scalability of sample operations.

Job description

Nike is seeking an organized operations professional to manage the end-to-end flow of seasonal product samples for EMEA. The role focuses on receiving, cataloguing, storage, booking, distribution and reporting to ensure visibility and availability for showrooms and partners.

You will work with Sales, Merchandising, GTM and Logistics to align on priorities, improve controls and scale sample operations across the region.