Merchandising Manager F/H

Haddad Brands Europe, founded 6 years ago, is specialized in the Europe-wide distribution of children's apperal under exclusive licenses (Nike, Levi's, Converse, Jordan, Polo Ralph Lauren, Abercrombie & Fitch, Huggies and Lacoste).

The company has experienced incredible growth since its creation, and already has over 500 employees across Europe 🌍.

We distribute our products both wholesale, with major specialist and multi-brand manufacturers, and retail, via our corners in department stores.

So if you're buying children's clothing (0-7 years for Nike and 0-16 years for Levi's Converse and Jordan), whether in a boutique or online, in France, Romania or any other European country, the product you're holding comes from us 😊 even if you're buying it in a Nike or Levi's boutique!

To support our Merchandising team, we are looking for a Merchandising Manager on permanent contract in Hilversum. 

Off Price / NOS Merchandising Manager

Key Responsibilities:

• Own and lead the cross functional process across Converse and Hurey Apparel, Bags, Hosiery and Accessories in accordance with the 3-year seasonal strategic brand plan
• Drive and manage the product merchandising calendar with the New York merchandising, design, and sourcing teams
• Know and understand the UK / European consumer, marketplace, product, trends, and competition.
• Create seasonal line plan on style color level that meets the European market demands.
• Ensure pricing is implemented on a style, color level in accordance with margin expectations as well as market parameters.
• Ensure all necessary parameters to be able to Go to Market are set up such as but not limited to relevant wholesale pricing and suggested retail pricing
• Work close with Demand Planning/Buying to ensure coverage is sufficient.
• Track all updates once line plan is selected till ready to be shipped.
• Maintain all communication with global online planning.
• Assist to create and track seasonal drop and add list.
• Ensure proper seasonal handover to Demand Planning/Buying department.
• Continuously strive to improve and innovate HBE processes.

The Ideal Candidate

• Be passionate about product, the consumer, and the marketplace.
• 4 years + work experience: sport / fashion design, merchandising, retail, buying.
• Understand / demonstrate how to manage an Integrated Marketplace distribution matrix
• Expert knowledge of the UK / European marketplace by channel ( Sporting Goods, Athletic Specialty / DS / DTC )
• Excellent organizational and project management skills necessary
• Own and lead a disciplined seasonal game plan calendar to ensure all key dates and gates are achieved
• Strong presentation skills
• High level of creative and analytical skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Team player mindset embracing team mentality and collaboration as main key to success.
• Excellent MS Excel (reporting and managing big data amount, executing pivots and other analysis), Word and Power Point
• Ability to manage pressure while working on multiple tasks under tight deadlines by providing high quality work results.
• Ability to travel within the European marketplace and New York City
• Position is based in Hilversum, Netherlands