Lead Merchant, NSW/SB SEA&I

Nike; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A globally recognized sports company in Singapore is seeking a Lead Merchant to manage the sports category. In this mid-senior level role, you will collaborate with teams to develop assortments that reflect local market dynamics and consumer insights. Candidates should have a minimum of 5 years of merchandising experience and strong analytical skills. This full-time position emphasizes strategic thinking, exceptional communication, and the ability to influence across teams.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in merchandising and category management.
• Demonstrated strength in product merchandising and commercial strategy.
• Expertise in marketplace dynamics, consumer behavior, and assortment planning.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of sport category assortments that align with strategy.
• Build assortments reflecting local market dynamics.
• Leverage consumer insights to shape seasonal strategies.

Skills

Merchandising

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Negotiation

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or related field

Job description

LEAD MERCHANT, SEA&I

Singapore, APLA

Who You’ll Work With

You’ll be part of the South East Asia & India (SEA&I) Merchandising team, working in close partnership with the Asia Pacific Latin America (APLA) Merchandising team to deliver the right assortment to the marketplace. Collaboration is key—you’ll engage with cross-functional partners across sales, business leadership, planning, and marketing to ensure seamless seasonal execution.

Who We Are Looking For

Nike is looking for a Sports Category Merchandiser to join the SEA&I Merchandising team, based in Singapore. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker with deep merchandising expertise, strong analytical capabilities, and a collaborative mindset. They bring a sharp consumer focus, a passion for sport, and the ability to turn insights into impactful actions. This individual thrives in dynamic environments, embraces change, and leads with confidence and clarity. Exceptional communication skills—both verbal and written—are essential, along with the ability to build trust, foster teamwork, and influence outcomes. This role offers the opportunity to shape the sports category vision and drive revenue through compelling assortment strategies that connect with consumers.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in merchandising and category management.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field. Will accept any suitable combination of education, experience and training.
• Demonstrated strength in product merchandising and commercial strategy.
• Expertise in marketplace dynamics, consumer behavior, and assortment planning.
• Strong grasp of retail math and pricing strategy.
• Proven ability to negotiate, present, and influence across diverse teams.

Responsibilities

1. Leads the development of sport category assortments that integrate APLA strategic direction with localized market insights.
2. Build sport category assortments that reflect APLA priorities and local market dynamics.
3. Leverage consumer insights to shape seasonal strategies and ensure product relevance.
4. Partner with the APLA Merchandising Team to share market feedback, insights, and product requirements.
5. Analyze silhouette and franchise mix, pricing structures, and competitive landscape to optimize offerings.
6. Present go-to-market assortment plans and localized strategies to cross-functional teams for alignment and execution.
7. Translate product performance data into actionable insights to guide future decisions.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Sales and Business Development

Industries

Retail