Intern, Buying

Foot Locker; Utrecht; Hybrid; EUR 4,464 - 6,696; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

6‑month internship

32 hours/week

Hybrid work model

Allowance: €400–€600 depending on stud

Casual sneaker culture and supportive,

Job summary

Foot Locker is offering an internship in the Mens Footwear Buying team in the Netherlands. The program provides hands-on experience by supporting Buyers with seasonal assortment planning, data analysis, and reporting tools. You will learn the buying process while contributing to key category initiatives.

You will join a small team, gain exposure to vendor meetings, and develop stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration skills in a hybrid work setup.

Qualifications

• Must be a full-time student enrolled in a Bachelor or Master program.
• Must be located in the Netherlands.

Responsibilities

• Assist and support Buyers with seasonal assortment planning by analyzing sales performance, market trends, and consumer insights, while gaining knowledge of the buying process.
• Help prepare and maintain product information, samples, purchase orders, and reporting tools, developing skills in merchandising and operational execution.
• Observe and participate in weekly business reviews, providing input on sales and inventory performance while learning how commercial decisions are made.
• Collaborate and work alongside cross-functional teams, including Planning, Merchandising, Marketing, and Digital, contributing to key category initiatives and launches.
• Be involved in vendor meetings and brand reviews, supporting meeting preparation and follow-up actions while developing strong stakeholder management skills.

Skills

Communication

Adaptability

Problem solving

Organization

Creativity

Attention to detail

Customer centric

Data driven

Open to learn

Education

Bachelor or Master student

Tools

MS Office

CRM

Social Media

Google Analytics

PowerBI

Tableau

SQL

Job description

Overview

At Foot Locker, we are about more than just sneakers – we’re about community and creating growth opportunities. That is why our internship program is designed to help you lace up for success! We are inviting students to gain real‑life experience in the dynamic retail industry, contribute to impactful projects with international teams, and continue learning and building the skills that are necessary to kickstart their career. By joining Foot Locker, you will contribute to a culture driven by creativity and passion, and you will be supported by leaders that foster your growth!

During your internship at Foot Locker, you will join the Mens Footwear Buying team, consisting of three Buyers and one Buying Director. You will support the wider team while reporting directly to a designated Buyer. As Mens Footwear represents approximately 50% of the business, this role offers valuable exposure to one of the company’s most significant categories. You will gain insight into the key commercial drivers of the business and develop an understanding of the processes and responsibilities required to deliver successful buying strategies.

Responsibilities

• Assist and support Buyers with seasonal assortment planning by analyzing sales performance, market trends, and consumer insights, while gaining knowledge of the buying process.
• Help prepare and maintain product information, samples, purchase orders, and reporting tools, developing skills in merchandising and operational execution.
• Observe and participate in weekly business reviews, providing input on sales and inventory performance while learning how commercial decisions are made.
• Collaborate and work alongside cross‑functional teams, including Planning, Merchandising, Marketing, and Digital, contributing to key category initiatives and launches.
• Be involved in vendor meetings and brand reviews, supporting meeting preparation and follow‑up actions while developing strong stakeholder management skills.

Qualifications

Soft Skills: Communication, adaptability, problem‑solving, organization, creativity, attention to detail, customer‑centric, data‑driven, open to learn

Technical Skills Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), CRM, Social Media platforms, Google Analytics, Data Visualization (PowerBI, Tableau), SQL

• You must be a full‑time student enrolled in a Bachelor or Master program.
• You must be located in the Netherlands.

Benefits

• The internship lasts 6 months, starting on September 15th , 2026
• It is a 32 hour/week internship
• We offer a hybrid, flexible working model (+/- 2 office days)
• You will receive a monthly internship allowance of EUR 400 for bachelor's students, and EUR 600 for master's students
• You will be part of a casual sneaker culture and experience a collaborative and supportive team environment

Please note: This is a non‑thesis internship.