Nike Direct Littles Apparel Buyer
About the job
- At least 3 years of experience in retail buying, planning, and/or product management, with a strong understanding of key retail metrics and the ability to drive business results.
- Balance art and science in decision-making.
- Develop and drive strategy to take the business to new places.
- Create and drive processes with attention to detail and follow-through.
- Foster and drive cross-functional partnerships and influence others into action.
- Provide mentorship and coaching to teammates.
- Maintain a strong affinity for current market trends and how Nike apparel can continue to be a style leader in the marketplace.
- Deliver seasonal assortment strategies and determine unit investment and buy depth.
- Recap the business weekly, analyze performance against forecast, manage inventories, and provide actionable insights.
- Execute seasonal readiness in partnership with allocation and site merchandising partners.
- Drive cross-functional partnerships with key partners across Nike and Haddad teams.
- Develop long-term strategy for the Nike Littles Apparel business, drive classification excellence and portfolio management, and leverage business insights to inform future opportunities.
- Complete special projects as assigned.
About the company
Haddad Brands designs and sells children's clothing and accessories under licenses from sports and fashion brands, supplying retailers around the world. Its portfolio includes Nike, Jordan, Converse, Levi's and Polo Ralph Lauren, and the company adapts those labels to children's apparel. The business handles product development, sourcing and wholesale sales, while independent factories manufacture its collections. It also markets collections through digital campaigns, influencer partnerships and fashion shows that support retailers and brand partners. Founded in 1925 as an importing company, the privately held family business is headquartered in New York City.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
New York, NY
Founded
1925
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Eligible students get paid immersion: Legacy runs full-time, eight-week summer internships for rising juniors and seniors with GPAs above 3.0.
- Interns pitch real business solutions: Legacy's judged project awards the winning idea a $1,000 scholarship.
- Haddad reduces conventional energy reliance: the company says its distribution centers run on solar power.
What critics are saying
- New York designers face office requirements: Haddad's Designer - China posting requires consistent in-office presence.
- Creative freedom has boundaries: Haddad designs within each partner brand's established aesthetic.
- Product rules come from multiple owners: Haddad follows Nike and Levi's restricted substance lists alongside regulatory standards.
What makes Haddad Brands unique
- Haddad avoids store-brand production: its business explicitly excludes private-label apparel.
- International distribution uses shared ownership: Haddad works through joint ventures as well as distribution partners.
- Haddad has its own retail format: Rookie Kids combines children's clothing, accessories and footwear in multi-brand stores.
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