Product Merchandiser (for Nike)

Randstad; Hilversum; Hybrid; EUR 31,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel allowance

Home office allowance

Vacation days

Holiday allowance

Staff discount Nike

Gym access

Pension plan (Randstad)

Personal development courses

Job summary

Nike's European Headquarters (EHQ) in Hilversum seeks a Product and Assortment Specialist for Women’s Shoes on a 6‑month maternity cover. You will support two senior specialists, ensure systems are current, and manage timelines for a dynamic footwear portfolio in a hybrid work setup.

Ideal candidates bring an associate’s degree, 2–3 years in assortment/product management or commercial analysis, and strong Excel/Power BI skills to automate reports and improve processes.

Qualifications

• At least a completed associate’s degree.
• 2–3 years of relevant work experience in assortment management, product management, or commercial analysis.
• Excellent proficiency with data and reporting tools such as advanced Excel, Power BI, or comparable reporting systems.
• Strong skills in process improvement and automating reports.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Support two experienced product specialists and report directly to your manager; keep systems up to date.
• Monitor timelines and oversee a broad footwear portfolio.
• Explore how work processes can be streamlined and accelerated using automated reports.

Skills

Data analysis

Power BI

Excel advanced

Assortment management

Product management

Commercial analysis

Process automation

Organizational skills

Education

Associate degree

Tools

Excel (Advanced)

Power BI

Job description

Do consumer behavior, shoe fashion, and data analysis energize you? Do you want to make an immediate impact at Nike’s European headquarters in Hilversum? As a Product and Assortment Specialist for Women’s Shoes, you’ll support the team during a 6-month maternity leave. You’ll ensure tight schedules, up-to-date systems, and smart process improvements.

what we offer

• 40 hours per week
• €22,79 - €28,49 gross per hour based on experience
• A temporary assignment to cover maternity leave
• Nike EHQ (Hilversum)

who are you

You have strong analytical skills, are well-organized, and are eager to learn. You keep a cool head in a dynamic work environment where four sales seasons are running simultaneously. You have a deep passion for consumer products and are constantly looking for ways to make work processes more efficient or to automate them.

• At least a completed associate’s degree;
• 2 to 3 years of relevant work experience in assortment management, product management, or commercial analysis;
• Excellent proficiency with data and reporting tools such as advanced Excel, Power BI, or comparable reporting systems;
• Strong skills in process improvement and automating reports;
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

what will you do

In this role, you’ll support two experienced product specialists and report directly to your manager, Joris. You’ll ensure that the systems are always up to date, monitor timelines, and maintain an overview of a broad footwear portfolio. In addition, you’ll explore how work processes can be streamlined and accelerated using automated reports.

• Assist with seasonal planning and the curation of shoe collections;
• Collect and analyze sales figures and market information to propose concrete actions;
• Keep internal business systems and reports up to date;
• Automate and optimize reports and dashboards;
• Collaborate with colleagues in planning, brand strategy, and sales channels.

where will you work

You'll be based at Nike's inspiring European Headquarters (EHQ) in Hilversum, a dynamic campus fully immersed in the energy and values of the brand. Nike offers a hybrid working model (3 days in the office, 2 days working from home).

• travel allowance: €0.23 per km (up to a maximum of 100 km per day)
• home office allowance: €5 net per day when working from home
• 24 vacation days per year (based on a full-time 40-hour workweek), with the option to take extra days off
• 8% annual holiday allowance on top of your salary, paid in May or June
• a 25% discount in the Nike campus store.
• unlimited access to gym facilities on campus, even outside working hours!
• a pension plan provided by Randstad to ensure your future is well taken care of.
• personal development: access to a wide range of free training courses and programs through Randstad.