Associate Buyer, Canada, Champs

Foot Locker; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 67,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Associate Buyer for its Champs Sports division in Toronto. This hybrid role involves assisting in the merchandising direction of the footwear category, focusing on sales and margin targets. The ideal candidate will leverage consumer insights and business analytics to build trend-setting assortments. Responsibilities include collaborating with various teams, enhancing digital performance, and analyzing market trends. Join a dynamic environment that values creativity and strategic thinking while offering competitive benefits and a strong company culture.

Benefits

Employee Discounts

Health Coverage

Stock Purchase Plan

Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Advancement Opportunities

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in retail or e-commerce merchandising.
• Strong understanding of fashion trends and customer preferences.
• Proficient in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing product strategies to maximize sales and margin.
• Collaborate with Marketing for engaging product storytelling.
• Track inbound products from shipment to store delivery.

Skills

Retail Merchandising

E-commerce Strategy

Data Analysis

Communication Skills

Financial Acumen

Creative Thinking

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Power BI

Oracle PeopleSoft

Job description

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Overview

This hybrid position will be located at our Corporate Office in Toronto, Canada. Expectations for hybrid in-office schedule are three days a week, typically Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.

Foot Locker, Inc. is hiring an Associate Buyer in our Champs Sports division supporting the Footwear category. The Associate Buyer is responsible for assisting the Buyer with the overall merchandising direction of a category or department(s), aiming to meet and exceed sales and margin targets. The role involves building a trend-setting business by incorporating consumer insights, business analytics, and competitive intelligence. Responsibilities include assisting with purchases, merchandise negotiations, partnering with Merchandise Planners to develop financial strategies, and working closely with Merchandising, Marketing, and Store Optimization teams to deliver a compelling customer experience with the right product assortments.

Responsibilities

1. Assist in developing an overall product strategy to maximize sales, gross margin, and inventory turnover.
2. Partner with the E-commerce team to enhance digital performance.
3. Collaborate with Marketing to create engaging, product-driven storytelling.
4. Work with Financial Planners to ensure purchases meet financial metrics.
5. Prepare information for recapping, seasonal planning, and open-to-buy meetings.
6. Build product assortments based on business results and market trends.
7. Analyze reports with Merchandisers for store-level opportunities and risks.
8. Manage product feature calendar and sample flow supporting marketing efforts.
9. Track inbound products from shipment to store delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred in a relevant field.
• At least 2 years of retail and/or e-commerce merchandising experience.
• Proficiency in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint; knowledge of Power BI and Oracle PeopleSoft is a plus.
• Strong understanding of fashion trends, customer preferences, and marketplace dynamics.
• Excellent communication skills and financial acumen.
• Ability to multitask, organize, and meet deadlines.
• Creative and strategic thinking skills.
• Approximately 10% travel expected.

Benefits

The annual base salary ranges from CAD 67,000 to CAD 73,000, plus eligibility for short-term incentives based on performance. Additional benefits include employee discounts, health coverage, stock purchase plan, life insurance, advancement opportunities, tuition reimbursement, and a strong company culture.