Job Description

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