Buyer, Footwear (Men's Basketball)
About The Position
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! 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.
Requirements
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience in retail and e-commerce 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 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
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree preferred
Responsibilities
- Work in conjunction with vendors and product development to establish a line of products that meets the needs of our customers, while maximizing sales, profit, and gross margin
- Analyze sales reports and market trends to establish a pattern of projected sales
- Work with the 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 to keep track of trends within the marketplace
- Vendor travel for pre-lines and product previews
- Work with the Logistics department and Buyers from other divisions to coordinate product delivery
- Effectively partner with Planning and Merchandising teams 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 to maximize sales and profits
- Understand product, customers, and market & fashion trends
Benefits
- Employee Discount
- Medical | Dental | Vision Coverage
- Life Insurance
- Opportunities for Advancement
- Tuition Reimbursement for Qualified Courses
- Strong Company Culture
- Employee Resource Groups
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
