rNike exists to innovate and serve athletes. Nike Sports Marketing (SM) professionals provide the vital linkage between the company and Nike-sponsored athletes, clubs and federations worldwide. Sports Marketing employees partner with premier athletes to collect insights about existing and future products, gather inspirational stories about sport, and nurture long-term relationships between the athletes and the company. The team develops and implements Sports Marketing strategies, obtains endorsements and licensing agreements, and provides meaningful services & experiences to the best athletes in the world.

We are looking for two Football Operations Specialist in the Sports Marketing Function at Nike.

Do you have a passion for football or sports in general? Do you love Forecasting, Inventory Management, improving processes, driving coordination and see the impact directly on pitch? Join Nike's Sports Marketing team based in Hilversum and become our new Nike EMEA Specialist Sports Marketing Operations Football Professional. Working with us will be rewarding, exciting, and most definitely not be just another job.

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

We are looking for OPS Specialists with experience in Logistics and with a strong Sport Acumen.

WHAT WILL YOU WORK ON?

As the center of excellence team of EMEA SM Ops, we are accountable of coordinating and providing direction to the SM OPS country teams in the different EMEA territories.

You are accountable for the end-to-end process of football boot deliveries across Nike football player portfolio within EMEA. You will be part of the team that serves more than 2,000 professional football players

Your main focus areas will be:

• Football footwear launches in alignment with Brand to build demand from our target consumers.

• Football footwear, Goalie Glove and Performance Pack forecasts in alignment with Sports marketing strategy and within budget.

• Inventory management to ensure product availability at key Sports marketing on-pitch launch moments (Country leagues, Champions League, World Cup, Euro Cup, Olympics etc)

• Process improvement on service level and digital tools.

• External vendor management: managing relationships and improving the collaboration based on our SM strategy.

Also, you could potentially work on side projects related to your own development opportunities.

WHO WILL YOU WORK WITH?

You will report to the Manager of Football Operations and you will work closely with the wider EMEA SM team, meaning Ops and SM FTB team, DSM (Planning), ELC (Distribution Centre) and our key vendors.

As a real teammate you support other non-Football Ops teams where needed.

WHAT YOU BRING:

A successful candidate will be encouraged to clearly demonstrate their experience of the below crucial requirements to be considered.

• Experience in Logistics in a supply chain, operations, allocation or planning role.

• Experience in forecasting and inventory management, as well as, affinity with data analytics.

• Track record of implementing process changes through automation or any innovative way of working.

• Experience in working with cross-functional teams and partners at a senior level.

• Digital literacy is a plus: Excel, SAP, Cognos, Tableau.

• Passion for football and sports is a must.

• Experience in the sports industry is a big plus.

NIKE, Inc. is a growth company that looks for team members to grow with it. Nike offers a generous total rewards package, casual work environment, a diverse and inclusive culture, and an electric atmosphere for professional development. No matter the location, or the role, every Nike employee shares one galvanizing mission: To bring inspiration and innovation to every athlete* in the world.

NIKE, Inc. is committed to employing a diverse workforce. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability.

Application deadline: 30th of August 2024.

Relocation: No.

Internal Title: Professional, Sports Marketing, Operations Football EMEA