Buyer, Men's FTW Basketball

Foot Locker Inc.•New York, NY

35d•Hybrid

About The Position

This hybrid position will be located at our Corporate Office in New York, NY. Expectations for hybrid in-office schedule is three days a week, typically Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Foot Locker, Inc. is hiring a Buyer for 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 to provide compelling assortments that turn our customers' heads. #LI-MN1

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
Strong retail math 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

Nice To Haves

Experience with the Footwear and/or apparel categories are helpful
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 Sr. Director 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
Travel expectations will depend on brand responsibilities