Merchandiser, FTW, CHC

Foot Locker; Toronto; Hybrid; USD 53,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Merchandiser to join their team in a hybrid role. This position offers the chance to work at the corporate office while managing inventory and developing assortment plans that align with strategic goals. The ideal candidate will have a passion for sneaker culture and experience in retail management. With opportunities for advancement in various areas, this role promises a collaborative environment where your contributions can significantly impact the company's success. Join a team that works with top brands and be part of a fast-paced, high-performing culture.

Benefits

Employee Discount

Medical Coverage

Dental Coverage

Vision Coverage

Stock Purchase Plan

Life Insurance

Opportunities for Advancement

Tuition Reimbursement

Strong Company Culture

Employee Resource Groups

Qualifications

• Strong computer skills to analyze data effectively.
• Intermediate Excel skills including formulas and pivot tables.

Responsibilities

• Develop assortment plans based on demand and market trends.
• Review weekly performance and optimize inventory levels.

Skills

Data Analysis

Excel (Intermediate)

Replenishment

Merchandising

Retail Fashion Management

Retail Math

Critical Thinking

Time Management

Passion for Sneaker Culture

Job description

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Overview

This hybrid position will be located at our Corporate Office in North York, Ontario.
Expectations for a hybrid in-office schedule are three days a week, typically Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.
Champs Sports is seeking outgoing individuals with replenishment, allocations, merchandising, or retail fashion store management experience with a passion for impressing the customer. Working at our corporate office in this computer-based role, the Merchandiser 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 offers a high-performing and collaborative environment for growth beyond this role. Potential advancement includes areas such as Buying, Planning, Senior Merchandiser, and other roles supporting our Men’s, Women’s, and Kid’s businesses. We work with top brands such as Nike, Adidas, New Balance, Under Armour, Puma, and more to ensure our stores always have the latest trends.

Responsibilities

1. Trend Identification & Allocation
   • Develop assortment plans aligned with strategic goals to allocate needs based on demand.
   • Identify geographic and market trends using statistical analysis, media publications, market visits, competitors, and product reviews with the field team.
   • Compile and analyze product performance data to identify missed opportunities.
2. 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.
   • Review in-stock rates regularly to ensure sufficient stock based on store and e-commerce demand.
   • Optimize inventory levels by monitoring sales and sizing trends.
   • Review inbound receipt flow daily to ensure product flows as needed across the supply chain.
   • Monitor and analyze store performance on new and remodeled stores.

Qualifications

• Strong computer skills to analyze data.
• Intermediate Excel skills with formulas, pivot tables, VLOOKUP, and charts & graphs.
• Experience in replenishment, allocations, merchandising, or retail fashion store management.
• Experience within the retail fashion industry or knowledge of the sports environment preferred.
• Advanced understanding of retail math.
• Critical thinking and time management skills.
• Passion for sneaker culture.
• Effective team participation across merchant functions.

Benefits

The annual salary range for this role is $53,000 - $65,000. Salary will be determined based on education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, location, and market data. The total compensation package includes:

• 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

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Marketing and Sales
• Industry: Retail