Merchandise Analyst Foot Locker, Inc. is seeking outgoing individuals with replenishment, allocations, merchandising, and/or retail fashion store management experience with a passion for impressing the customer to join our Allocations team supporting our Champs division. Working at our corporate office in this computer based role, the Merchandise Analyst is responsible for developing and executing assortment plans and managing inventory at multiple store locations to maximize sales, and profit. Our fast paced sneaker culture gives a high performing and collaborative person a place to grow beyond this role. Potential advancement includes other areas such as Assortment Manager, Buying, Planning, and other roles supporting our Men's, Women's, and Kid's business. We work with top brands such as Nike, Adidas, New Balance, Under Armour, Puma, and many more to ensure our stores always have the latest trends.
Responsibilities:- Trend Identification & Allocation
- Develop assortment plans in line with strategic goals to allocate needs based on demand
- Identify geographic and market trends using statistical analysis, media publications, market visits, competitors and product review with field team
- Compile and analyze product performance data identifying missed opportunities
- In-Season Management
- Review weekly performance by style, category, etc. with Buyer, Allocation Manager and Financial Planner against plan and forecast
- Create and maintain size profiles by store
- Optimize inventory levels by monitoring sales and sizing trends
Qualifications:- Degrees in Apparel, Merchandising, Design, Finance/Economics, Fashion Retail Management preferred; applicable work experience or other business degrees considered
- Strong computer skills in order to analyze data
- Intermediate Excel skills with formulas, pivot tables, VLOOKUP, and charts & graphs
- Experience in replenishment/allocations/merchandising and/or retail fashion store management
- Experience within the retail fashion industry or knowledge of the sports environment preferred
- An advanced understanding of retail math
- Ability to demonstrate critical thinking skills
- Understands and is passionate about sneaker culture
At Foot Locker, we value innovation, authenticity, and integrity in all that we do. To uphold the security and fairness of our hiring process, we ask that candidates refrain from using AI tools, including ChatGPT, during interviews and assessments. Cameras must be on for all virtual interviews. AI tools are strictly prohibited during interviews or assessments.
Benefits:- Employee Discount
- Paid Time OffPaid Parental Leave
- Medical | Dental | Vision Coverage 401(k) | Roth 401(k)
- Life Insurance
- Flexible Spending Account
- Opportunities for Advancement
- Tuition Reimbursement for Qualified Courses
- Strong Company Culture
Employee Resource GroupsThe annual base salary range is $55000 - $60000 / year. This range represents the anticipated low and high end of the salary for this position. This role is also eligible to receive short term incentives that align with individual and company performance. Salary will be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.
