Buyer, Footwear (Men's Basketball)

Overview

This hybrid position will be located at our Corporate Office in St Petersburg, FL. Expectations for hybrid in-office schedule are three days a week, typically Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday

Great brands reflect culture. The best ones help shape it. At Foot Locker, we’re rooted in sport, powered by style, and driven by the communities that move both. From Foot Locker and Kids Foot Locker to Champs Sports, WSS, and atmos, our brands sit at the intersection of sport, style, and self-expression.As part of the DICK’S Sporting Goods family, you’re backed by the resources, reach, and career opportunities of a world-class sports company.

That unleashes Foot Locker to keep pushing forward with the agility and edge that define the brand.We’re looking for great people who want toinfluencecultureand the generation that is shaping what’s next. Whether you’re building strategy,shaping innovations, or creating unforgettable customer moments,you’ll contribute to decisions and experiences that define our brands’ impact in the communities we serve.

Come change the game with us. Apply today!

Our Champs buying role is about taking calculated risks that create a buzz in the marketplace and supplying the products our consumers will love. This position maintains great vendor relationships, researches the market landscape, is innovative, and negotiates the best opportunities. You will work closely with our Planning, Allocation, Marketing, and Store Optimization teams while always keeping our target demographic in mind to provide compelling assortments that turn our customers' heads.

Responsibilities

Work in conjunction with vendorsandproduct development toestablisha line ofproductsthat meets the needs of ourcustomers, while maximizing sales, profit,and gross margin

Analyze sales reports and market trends toestablisha pattern of projected sales

Work withtheAllocation team to ensure proper distribution and allocation of product

Work with the Divisional Merchandise Manager (DMM) to plan line review studies and reports to build a product line for a given season

Prepare all reports for all budget and sales meetings

Field traveltokeep track of trends within the marketplace

Vendor travel for pre-lines and product previews

Work withtheLogistics department and Buyers from other divisionstocoordinate product delivery

Effectively partner with Planning and Merchandising teamstodevelop financial plans for future seasons

Manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines whileremainingflexible to change priorities

Effectivelyinterface withSenior Executives and make recommendations

Creatively negotiate the best termstomaximize sales and profits

Understand product, customers, and market & fashion trends

Bachelor's degree preferred

Minimum of 3 years’ experience in retail ande-commercebuying processes and product life cyclesrequired

Proficiencyin software applications: Excel, Access,Wordand PowerPoint

Knowledge of Power BI or similar systems preferred

Knowledge of Oracle PeopleSoft or similar assortment tools preferred

Strong financial acumen and analytical skills

Knowledge of retail buying process and product life cycles

Demonstrates understanding of our product, customer, and fashion trends

Creative thinking

Relationship building

Collaboration with team and cross-functional teams

Ability to communicate clearly with peers and upper management

Strong ability to be oriented and organized

Ability to prioritize multiple tasks with tight deadlines

20-30% travel expectations

At Foot Locker, we value innovation, authenticity, and integrity in all that we do. To uphold the security and fairness of our hiring process, we ask that candidates refrain from using AI tools, including ChatGPT, during interviews and assessments. To ensure a smooth and secure experience, please review the following guidelines:

Cameras must be on for all virtual interviews.

AI tools are strictly prohibited during interviews or assessments.

We appreciate your understanding and cooperation as we work together to create a transparent and equitable hiring experience.

Benefits

The annual base salary range is $100,000 - 105,000 / year. This range represents the anticipated low and high ends of the salary for this position. This role is also eligible to receive short-term incentives that align with individual and company performance. Salary will be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data. Salary is one component of the Foot Locker, Inc. total compensation package, which includes the below.

Foot Locker Benefits

Employee Discount

Medical | Dental | Vision Coverage

Life Insurance

Opportunities for Advancement

Tuition Reimbursement for Qualified Courses

Strong Company Culture

Employee Resource Groups