Sr. Product Manager - Merchandise Planning

Foot Locker•,

10d•$120,000 - $155,000•Remote

About The Position

Foot Locker Inc. is seeking a strategic and execution-oriented Product Manager to lead initiatives across the Merchandise Planning technology domain. This role will be responsible for defining and delivering capabilities that power pre-season buying, merchandise financial planning (MFP), allocation, size optimization, and assortment planning across a complex omni-channel retail environment. This individual will own the end-to-end product lifecycle, and will define and deliver solutions that enable smarter buying decisions, improve inventory productivity, and enhance the systems and data that fuel enterprise merchandise planning activities across the globe. The ideal candidate combines strong product thinking and execution with domain expertise in retail buying, inventory planning, and the ability to lead cross-functional teams to deliver high-impact solutions. This role operates at the intersection of retail business fundamentals, data & analytics, and technology, partnering closely with merchandising, planning, allocation, peer product domains, and engineering teams to modernize legacy capabilities and build best-in-class digital products. This role is 100% REMOTE. At this time, 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).

Requirements

5+ years of product management experience, preferably in retail, merchandising, or planning / allocation / replenishment technology, with at least 3 years leading enterprise level or advanced data and analytics product deliveries.
Strong understanding of Pre-season Buying and Planning activities, inventory management, planning & allocation, predictive analytics, demand forecasting, or similar domains.
Familiarity with retail, ecommerce and merchandising industry trends and best practices is highly preferred.
Proven ability to think strategically, define product strategies, and translate business needs into technical requirements that drive business outcomes.
Ability to lead cross-functional teams and inspire others to achieve product goals.
Proven ability to manage complex projects with multiple stakeholders and competing priorities as well as mentoring Jr. Product team members.
Exceptional communication skills, including verbal, written, and presentation formats, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
Ability to convey complex concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to leverage data-driven insights to make informed decisions.
Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams and build strong working relationships across the organization.
A track record of delivering successful product launches and achieving measurable results.
Bachelor's degree required
Familiarity with leading inventory optimization and retail advanced analytics platforms
Working knowledge of API integrations, data governance, and advanced data modeling techniques
Understanding of retail merchandising processes, including assortment planning, pricing, and allocation.

Nice To Haves

an MBA or Master's degree is a plus.

Responsibilities

Define and evolve the product strategy and vision across core merchandise planning subdomains and related initiatives
Ensure alignment to enterprise goals including inventory health, margin expansion, customer experience, and omni-channel excellence
Drive opportunities to modernize legacy systems and introduce data-driven and automated capabilities
Build and manage a multi-quarter product roadmap aligned to business priorities, capacity, and cross-domain dependencies
Prioritize initiatives using structured frameworks that balance business impact, technical feasibility, and long-term scalability
Lead end-to-end product development lifecycle from discovery through launch and iteration
Drive customer-centric discovery to deeply understand merchant, planner, and allocator workflows
Translate complex business problems into clear product requirements, user stories, and acceptance criteria
Establish and scale repeatable product practices including discovery, prioritization, and validation
Act as the primary bridge between Merchandising, Planning, Allocation, Data & Analytics, and Engineering teams
Drive alignment across stakeholders on priorities, tradeoffs, and delivery expectations
Contribute to building and scaling a product-led operating model
Partner with PMO / Program teams to ensure clear milestone tracking, dependency management, and delivery transparency
Drive adoption of consistent product rituals, governance, and best practices
Define and track OKRs and KPIs across the merchandising product portfolio
Partner with data teams to ensure data quality, governance, and accessibility
Communicate product strategy, roadmap, and outcomes to Executive leadership, Business stakeholders, and Tech teams
Translate complex concepts into clear, actionable insights
Build trust and position Product as a strategic partner to the business
Act as the primary advocate for inventory optimization capabilities within the organization, ensuring alignment and buy-in from all key stakeholders.