Merchandiser, Men's FTW, CHC

Footlocker Inc; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 53,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the retail sports industry is seeking a Merchandiser for their Men's division, based in Toronto. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing assortment plans, managing inventory, and analyzing market trends to maximize sales. This hybrid role offers opportunities for advancement within the company and requires a passion for sneaker culture and strong analytical skills.

Benefits

Employee Discount

Medical, Dental, Vision Coverage

Stock Purchase Plan

Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Strong Company Culture

Opportunities for Advancement

Employee Resource Groups

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Develop assortment plans to meet strategic goals.
• Review weekly performance and optimize inventory levels.
• Monitor store performance and analyze market trends.

Skills

Data analysis

Excel

Retail management

Critical thinking

Time management

Teamwork

Job description

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Overview

This hybrid position will be located at our Corporate Office in North York, Ontario. Expectations for 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 person a place to grow 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 many more to ensure our stores always have the latest trends.

The anticipated start date for this role is July 2025; however, this is subject to change.

Location:

230 Barmac Road, 2nd Floor, North York, Ontario, M9L 2Z3

Responsibilities

• 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.

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 adequate 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 teamwork within merchant functions.

Benefits

The annual salary range for this role is $53,000 - $65,000. Salary depends on education, experience, skills, and market factors. The total compensation package includes:

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

Additional Details

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