Buyer, Men's FTW Basketball

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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

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

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

Benefits

  • Employee Discount
  • Medical | Dental | Vision Coverage
  • Stock Purchase Plan
  • Life Insurance
  • Opportunities for Advancement
  • Tuition Reimbursement for Qualified Courses
  • Strong Company Culture
  • Employee Resource Groups
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