Merchandising Manager (Nike...)
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 9 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 Merchandising Manager (Nike...).
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Assortment Planning & Range Architecture
Develop seasonal line plans and assortments at the appropriate category level, with tailored segmentation by channel and account.
Balance image-building and innovative products with volume-driving products, in line with commercial objectives.
Manage assortment and pricing architecture, product life cycles, segmentation, and potential channel exclusivities.
Maintain alignment with the brand's European product strategy where possible.
Pricing, Margin & Performance
Manage pricing in line with margin targets, fluctuating product costs, market benchmarks, and product positioning.
Closely monitor ranging decisions, FOB estimates, and key deliverables in collaboration with global and international teams.
Analyse relevant KPIs, including sell-in, sell-out, sell-through, rate of sale, stock levels, margin, markdowns, and GMROI, depending on the scope.
Identify risks, gaps, and opportunities, and provide appropriate recommendations.
Seasonal Management & Go-To-Market
Manage the merchandising calendar and key seasonal milestones / IDM, depending on the scope.
Ensure Go-To-Market readiness, including seasonal line presentation, pricing, samples, seasonal merchandising tools and sales catalogues, and handover to the relevant teams.
Manage post-GTM communication with cross-functional team regarding range amendments and changes.
REQUIREMENTS & SKILLS
Minimum 5 years of experience in Merchandising, ideally within the fashion or textile industry.
Strong expertise in assortment planning, product strategy etc.
Solid understanding of pricing, margin management and commercial performance KPIs.
Good knowledge of product life cycles, distribution channels and range segmentation.
Experience managing seasonal calendars and Go-To-Market processes.
Proficiency in Excel and commercial analysis tools.
Fluent English, with the ability to collaborate with international teams.
Analytical, autonomous and detail-oriented, with strong commercial acumen and organisational skills.
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- Department
- Merchandising
- Location
- Hilversum
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.