Senior Manager, Merchandising, South Africa at Nike

WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH

• You will lead a dedicated team of Merchants focused on serving consumers in South Africa with the right product, at the right price, time, place and depth.  The team are experts consumerists, who inform, adopt, and differentiate Sports line plan to shape the South Africa Marketplace for growth and distinction. You’ll drive the strategy to land Sport Merchandising Fundamentals, seasonal Line Plans, distinct assortment frameworks, informed by insights, analytics and marketplace capacity.  You’ll report into the Sr Director of Brand Merchandising and manage a high-performing, diverse and inclusive team of Sport Merchants.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• We’re seeking a strategic leader with a passion for product, connecting our innovation, storytelling, concepts and experiences to reimagine sports for the next generation of athletes*. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment and brings a strong ability to influence, inspire, and drive clarity across teams. They are a product specialist with a sharp business acumen and a collaborative mindset.

Requirements:

• Experience collaborating cross-functionally in an international matrix organization.
• Understanding of consumer needs to inform assortment needs for the full marketplace, while meeting revenue per sku productivity targets
• Proven ability to lead, motivate and coach a highly effective team of merchants.
• Strong understanding of South African consumer and retail landscape.
• Ability to tell product innovation stories that resonate with the audience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or related discipline.

WHAT YOU’LL WORK ON

• You will lead the merchandising strategy for South Africa, ensuring alignment with global standards while tailoring assortments to local consumer needs. Your work will involve driving clarity, accountability, and delivering results through effective planning and execution.

Key Responsibilities:

• Drive seasonal assortment planning and product strategies.
• Partner with global and regional teams to align on key initiatives.
• Analyze market trends and consumer insights to inform decisions.
• Manage pricing, forecasting, and inventory strategies.
• Lead and develop a team of Merchants to achieve business goals