ASSOCIATE MERCHANDISE PLANNER

Haddad Brands; New York (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Haddad Brands seeks a Full-time position focused on supporting the development of directed assortments and market research in the children’s apparel industry. The role requires strong analytical skills and a Bachelor’s degree in a related field. The ideal candidate will assist with budget analysis and collaborate with sales teams to ensure performance and inventory management. A consistent in-office presence is essential to understand brand qualities.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years experience in Wholesale planning and analysis.
• Fluent in Retail Math and advanced Microsoft Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the development of directed assortments for each segment of distribution.
• Assist with budget analysis by brand and category.
• Collaborate with Sales to address sourcing questions.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication

Organizational Skills

Critical Thinking

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Fashion Merchandising

Bachelor’s Degree in Finance

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Haddad is a privately held family business with 100 years’ experience in the children’s apparel & accessories industry. A leader in the children’s wear industry, Haddad Brands is the exclusive global licensee for the most iconic brands in the world, which include Nike, Jordan, Converse, Hurley, Levi’s, Polo, Abercrombie and Fitch, Lacoste, Tommy Hilfiger, Calvin Klein and Huggies. Supported by a team of professionals skilled in design, sourcing, production, sales, marketing & distribution of premium quality children’s wear, Haddad distributes globally to 100+ countries and maintains sales and sourcing offices in 22 cities globally, including New York, Paris, Hilversum, Shanghai, Egypt, Bangkok, Vietnam, Sri Lanka, London and Montreal.

Key Accountabilities:

• Support the development of directed assortments for each segment of distribution that align with corporate vision
• Support market research to identify trends, understand the competitive landscape, and find product opportunities
• Work with Planning and Sales teams to gather relevant data for meetings with specified accounts
• Assist with budget analysis by brand and category to monitor performance and inventory
• Support the maintenance and updating of financial information to inform departmental merchandise strategies
• Collaborate with Sales to address sourcing questions and emails to ensure timelines are met
• Assist with the placement of seasonal and opportunity buys while targeting margins
• Handle special projects as assigned

Job Type

Full-time

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Fashion Merchandising, Finance, or related field
• Minimum of 2 years experience in Wholesale planning and analysis
• Fluent in Retail Math and advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
• Willingness to travel up to 30% as needed
• Excellent organizational, communication, and presentation skills with keen attention to detail

Note: Consistent in-office presence is essential for all Haddad Brands team members to fully appreciate and understand the qualities that define our brand partners’ products and differentiate them from competitors.

Salary Range: $55,000 - $75,000 per year