Merchandise Planner
Haddad Brands Europe, founded in 2017, specializes in the distribution of children’s apparel under exclusive licenses (Nike, Levi’s, Converse, Jordan, Lacoste…) across Europe.
Operational for 8 years, the company has experienced remarkable growth and now counts over 500 employees throughout Europe.
We distribute our products both through wholesale, working with major multi-brand and specialized retailers, and through retail, via our corners in leading department stores.
In concrete terms, this means that if you purchase children’s apparel (0–7 years for Nike, 0–16 years for Levi’s, Converse, and Jordan), whether in a physical store, online, in the Netherlands, the UK, Italy, or anywhere else in Europe, the product you’re holding has gone through us — even if you bought it in an official Nike or Levi’s store!
We are currently looking for a Merchandise Planner in Hilversum.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Lead Forecasting & Planning
Own and support DTC sales forecasting. Continuously refine forecasts based on performance trends, risks, and opportunities to improve accuracy and business outcomes
Drive In-Season Performance
Monitor business performance and support in-season trade across DTC channels focusing mostly in accounts. Identify risks and opportunities, and partner with teams to take action that optimizes sales and inventory health
Create Clarity Through Insights
Own weekly, monthly, and seasonal sales reporting. Translate data into clear insights and hindsight that inform merchandising decisions and help shape future consumer-right assortments
Enable Seasonal Readiness
Support key seasonal processes including edited offers, order entry, and MMX creation—ensuring plans are reflected accurately in execution
Partner Across the Business
Act as a key connector between Planning, Merchandising, Customer Service, Supply Chain, Logistics, and Nike Direct (including partners). Ensure alignment between financial plans and operational realities
Inform the Assortment
Work closely with HBE merchandising teams to identify white spaces, product opportunities, and risks - using data and performance insights to influence assortment decisions
Support Sell-In Moments
Provide planning insights and data support for sell-in processes with partners and Nike/Converse Direct, ensuring plans are grounded in performance and consumer demand
SCOPE :
Jordan, ACG, Nike, and Converse across DTC channels
Primary focus on Digital and owned retail
REQUIRED SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:
Strong analytical and planning skills with experience in forecasting or merchandise planning
Ability to translate data into actionable insights and business decisions
Understanding of DTC, retail, or marketplace dynamics
Strong cross-functional collaboration and communication skills
High attention to detail with the ability to manage complexity
Comfort working in a fast-paced, evolving environment
EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS:
Start Date: ASAP
Location: Netherlands (Hilversum)
Employment Type: Permanent Contract
- Department
- Sales
- Locations
- Hilversum
- Employment type
- Contract
About Haddad Brands Europe
In 2017, Haddad Brands Europe was officially launched.
The European story began in 2016, following a meeting between two family-owned companies driven by the same values. Founded in 1925 in the United States by four brothers, Haddad Brands has grown into a global leader in children’s apparel.
Nearly 100 years later, the adventure continues with the same ambition: partnering with the best brands, relying on international talent, and maintaining the agility of an independent company.
Today, the European division represents a major growth driver for the group, with ambitions that continue to inspire. The head office is located in Saint-Denis, just steps away from Stade de France, while the logistics site in Épinoy is among the largest in Europe.
The true strength of Haddad Brands Europe lies above all in its people and teams.