Buyer, Kids Footwear, Foot Locker

Foot Locker • Saint Petersburg, FL

435d • $95,000 - $105,000

About The Position

The Buyer for Kids Footwear at Foot Locker is responsible for managing vendor relationships, analyzing market trends, and creating product assortments that resonate with consumers. This hybrid role requires collaboration with various teams to ensure effective product distribution and alignment with sales goals, while also maintaining a keen understanding of customer preferences and market dynamics.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 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.
• Demonstrates understanding of our product, customer, and fashion trends.
• Creative thinking and 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.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of Power BI or similar systems preferred.
• Knowledge of Oracle PeopleSoft or similar assortment tools 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 prelines 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

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Medical | Dental | Vision Coverage
• Tuition Reimbursement for Qualified Courses
• Opportunities for Advancement
• Strong Company Culture
• Employee Resource Groups

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Clothing, Clothing Accessories, Shoe, and Jewelry Retailers
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees