Merchandising Manager

Haddad Brands Europe, founded in 2017, specializes in the distribution of children's apparel under exclusive licenses (Nike, Levi's, Converse, Jordan, Polo Ralph Lauren…) across Europe.

Operational for 8 years, the company has experienced rapid growth and now has over 500 employees across Europe.

We distribute our products through both wholesale—working with major specialty and multi-brand retailers—and retail, via our concessions in department stores.

In practical terms, this means that if you're buying children's apparel (ages 0–7 for Nike, 0–16 for Levi's, Converse, and Jordan), whether in a physical store or online, in the Netherlands, the UK, Italy, or anywhere else in Europe, the product you're holding has definitely passed through us — even if you bought it in an official Nike or Levi's store

To support our growth at our headquarters located in La Plaine Saint Denis (Stade de France), we are looking for a Merchandising Manager.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for the product strategy laid out in partnership with the European Merchandising Director
• Create seasonal line plan on style color level that meets the European market demands.
• Maintain up to date information throughout the season cycle
• Create seasonal Directed Assortments per channel and level segmentation
• Create seasonal initial line plan forecast in line with financial expectations and long terms goals together with the Demand Planning team
• 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 UPC codes, pre pack ratios, size curves, wholesale pricing, suggested retail pricing, and other sales tools
• Ensure the European Consumer needs are met
• Ensure the European Accounts needs are met
• Work close with Demand Planning/Buying to ensure coverage goals are met
• Set up process with Brand Director LEVIS and Sales Department to receive input in the style selection and Consumer/Account insights
• Assist to place on time seasonal style color buy with Haddad Global teams in NYC
• Track any and all updates once line plan is selected till ready to be shipped
• Maintain all communication with global regarding line 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

IDEAL CANDIDATE

• Min. Bachelor or higher. Can be compensated by relevant work experience
• 4 years + work experience in fashion, kids retail, or sales environment
• Relevant merchandising capabilities
• Experience and knowledge of retail fluency and account profitability models to understand the industry.
• Experience and track record of success working with internal and external stakeholders
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with an ability to clearly articulate goals and objectives.
• Able to influence both cross functionally and vertically within the industry and marketplace and negotiate to obtain the best results for HBE
• Fluent in English
• Willingness to go the extra mile when needed, understanding that global communication can be on occasions outside normal office timelines

EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS :

• Start date : ASAP
• Location : Saint-Denis near the French Stadium
• Employment Type : Permanent contract

BENEFITS

• Company health insurance (60% employer contribution)
• 50% reimbursement on public transportation or private parking
• Access to an intercompany restaurant + meal vouchers
• Discount on and on , employee sales, and CSE benefits (discounts, gift vouchers)
• WellPass membership
• Gyms and wellness area in the building