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Overview

This hybrid position can be located at our Corporate Office in New York, NY or St. Petersburg, FL. 

Foot Locker, Inc. is hiring a Buyer for men's footwear in our Foot Locker division! Our 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 in order to provide compelling assortments that turn our customers' heads. 

Responsibilities

  • Work in conjunction with vendors and/or product development to establish a line of product that meets the needs of our customer, while maximizing sales, profit and gross margin
  • Analyze sales reports and market trends to establish a pattern of projected sales
  • Work with Allocation 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 travel in order to keep track of trends within the marketplace
  • Vendor travel for prelines and product previews
  • Work with Logistics department and Buyers from other divisions in order to coordinate product delivery
  • Effectively partner with Planning and Merchandising teams in order to develop financial plans for future seasons
  • Manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines while remaining flexible to change priorities
  • Effectively interface with Senior Executives and make recommendations
  • Creatively negotiate the best terms in order to maximize sales and profits
  • Understand product, customers, and market & fashion trends

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree preferred
  • Minimum of 3 years experience in retail and ecommerce buying processes and product life cycles required
  • Proficiency in software applications: Excel, Access, Word and PowerPoint
  • Knowledge of Power BI or similar systems preferred
  • Knowledge of Oracel 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 detailed oriented and organized
  • Ability to prioritize multiple tasks with tight deadlines
  • 20-30% travel expectations

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Benefits

The base salary range is $90000 - $100000 / 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 Benefits:

  • Employee Discount
  • Paid Time Off
  • Medical | Dental | Vision Coverage
  • 401(k) | Roth 401(k)
  • Stock Purchase Plan
  • Life Insurance
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Opportunities for Advancement
  • Tuition Reimbursement for Qualified Courses
  • Strong Company Culture
  • Employee Resource Groups
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