Merchandiser (Hybrid)

Foot Locker; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 45,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Foot Locker is seeking a Merchandiser to work in a hybrid setting, responsible for developing assortment plans and managing inventory across multiple stores. The role offers opportunities for advancement in the retail fashion industry, focusing on trend identification and in-season management while collaborating with major brands like Nike and Adidas.

Benefits

Employee Discount

Medical Coverage

Dental Coverage

Vision Coverage

Stock Purchase Plan

Life Insurance

Opportunities for Advancement

Tuition Reimbursement for Qualified Courses

Qualifications

• Experience in replenishment, allocations, merchandising, and/or retail fashion store management.
• Intermediate Excel skills including formulas and pivot tables.
• Strong computer skills for data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Develop assortment plans to allocate needs based on demand.
• Review weekly performance with buyer and optimize inventory levels.
• Identify geographic trends using statistical analysis.

Skills

Critical Thinking

Retail Knowledge

Statistical Analysis

Trend Analysis

Excel

Education

Degree in Apparel, Merchandising, Design, Finance / Economics, Fashion Retail Management

Job description

This role has the ability to work in a hybrid environment, working from home and reporting into the Toronto office a minimum of three days a week. Typical in-office schedule is Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.

Foot Locker, Inc. 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 atmultiple 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 Buying, Planning, Senior Merchandiser, 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, applicable work experience or other business degrees preferred
• 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 retail and / or sneaker culture

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The annual salary range for this role is $45500 - $56200 / year. This range represents the anticipated low and high end of the salary for this position. Salary will be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data. Salary is one component of the Foot Locker, Inc. total compensation package, which includes the below :

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