Associate Buyer, Footwear

OverviewThis hybrid position will be located at our St. Petersburg office. Expectations for hybrid in-office schedule is 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 to influence culture and 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!Foot Locker, Inc. is hiring an Associate Buyer in our Champs Sports division supporting the Footwear category! The Associate Buyer is responsible for assisting the Buyer with the overall merchandising direction of a category or department(s) with the goal of meeting and exceeding sales and margin targets. Building a business that creates trend-setting buzz by incorporating consumer insights, business analytics, and competitive intelligence is needed for you to deliver in this role. This position will assist the Buyer with purchases and the negotiation of merchandise with vendors; partner with Merchandise Planners to develop financial strategies that maximize business opportunities; and work closely with the Merchandising, Marketing, and Store Optimization teams while focusing on our target demographic to provide a rich customer experience supported by best-in-class product assortments.LI-MN1ResponsibilitiesThe Associate Buyer will assist the Buyer(s) with:Developing an overall product strategy that maximizes sales, gross margin, and turnPartnering with the E-commerce team to deliver strong performance via the Digital channelCollaborating with Marketing to develop rich, product-driven, consumer-centric storytellingWorking with the Financial Planner to ensure all buys achieve optimized metricsPrepping information for all recapping, seasonal planning, and open-to-buy meetingsBuilding bottom-up product assortments based on business results and marketplace trendsAnalyzing reports in tandem with Merchandisers for store-level opportunities and liabilitiesManaging a product feature calendar and all sample flow in support of marketing effortsTracking all inbound product from vendor shipment to in-store deliveryQualificationsBachelor’s degree preferred in applicable fieldA minimum of 2 years’ experience in retail and/or e-commerce merchandising is requiredProficiency in software applications: Excel, Word and PowerPointKnowledge of Power BI or similar systems preferredKnowledge of Oracle PeopleSoft or similar assortment tools preferredDemonstrated understanding of our product, customer, marketplace, and fashion trendsAbility to present and communicate clearly with management, peers and business partnersStrong financial acumen and naturally analyticalAbility to be detailed and organized while multi-tasking and prioritizing tight deadlinesCreative and strategic thinker~10% travel expectationsAt 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 GuidelinesCameras 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.BenefitsThe annual base salary range is $75000 - $80000 / year. This range represents the anticipated low and high end 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 BenefitsEmployee Discount aid Time Off Medical | Dental | Vision Coverage 401(k) | Roth 401(k) Life Insurance Flexible Spending Account Opportunities for Advancement Tuition Reimbursement for Qualified Courses Strong Company Culture Employee Resource Groups