Buying Coordinator - Foot Locker

Foot Locker•New York, NY

10d•$27 - $30•Hybrid

About The Position

Foot Locker, Inc. is looking to hire a Buying Coordinator to support our Foot Locker banner. Our Buying Coordinator role requires a proactive and collaborative person who is responsible for supporting our Buying teams while collaborating with various departments. In this role, you will be exposed to communication with the vendor community, as well as product assortment and categorization. As you gain experience in the role you will have opportunities to provide trend analysis.

Requirements

Strong analytical ability and attention to detail necessary
Excellent problem-solving skills; ability to take initiative in finding solutions to new issues
Excellent organizational skills; ability to prioritize multiple tasks with tight deadlines
Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
Passion for the retail industry
Proficiency in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
Innovative thinking, ability to communicate ideas
Critical thinking
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
Foot Locker will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization, or offer any immigration related support for this position (i.e. H1B, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, F-1 CPT, J-1, TN, or another type of work authorization).

Nice To Haves

As you gain experience in the role you will have opportunities to provide trend analysis.

Responsibilities

Omni SKU maintenance
Liaise with PSS team to maintain SKU description, category, brand ID, and sizes in addition to updating UPCs/SKU IDs
Partner with the digital team to ensure styles are prepped for digital placement
Organizing samples and coordinating photoshoots, including shipments between locations when necessary
Organizing samples and mock store set up within the corporate office
Communication – liaison between various departments
Marketing – liaison between buying and marketing teams
Participate in vendor meetings and contribute to overall brand direction
Competition research (i.e., the product they carry, what is on sale, etc.)
Provide trend insights and analysis across the footwear and fashion industry
Additional buyer support as required