(T) Merchandiser

Foot Locker; Utrecht; Hybrid; EUR 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Discount

Hybrid working

Pension Plan

Travel reimbursement

Bike plan

Job summary

Foot Locker is seeking a Merchandiser in Utrecht, Netherlands, on a temporary 1-year contract. The role focuses on optimizing in-store customer experience, maximizing sales, margin and liquidation, and allocating products across the regional stores.

You will analyze data, spot sales opportunities, and ensure merchandise is used effectively in line with trends. You will work with the Allocation Manager to place buys, adjust SKU attributes, and collaborate on transfers, with daily contact to

Qualifications

• BSC / BA degree.
• Retail experience in a store environment is an advantage.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and curiosity in learning new systems.
• Very strong analytical and numeric skills.
• Ability to work under time pressure and stay organized.
• Culturally aware with exposure to different cultures.
• Interest in sports and fashion; Youth Culture preferred.
• Fluency in English (verbal & written).

Responsibilities

• Across the Geographical Region (Geo) a Merchandiser is responsible for analyzing store and SKU performance daily/weekly to optimize distribution, replenishment, and therefore sales and NPS.
• Together with the Allocation Manager place buys using the Order Planning tool, utilizing your knowledge of sizing requirements.
• Collaborate with the Allocation Manager to identify and execute Store to Store Transfers.
• Provide input to Allocation Manager on adjustments to merchandise distribution plans based on current trends, store performance, and feedback from our sales associates in the field.
• Take actions by updating any required changes to SKU attributes, ensuring data integrity of our SKU attributes which are fed into Quantum.
• Communicate with the Allocation Manager and CX&Sales to capture and action on opportunities and drive the business at a Geo level.
• Maintain & update sizing analysis in our database.
• Check and amend PO discrepancies.

Skills

Excel

Analytical skills

Numeric skills

Time pressure management

Organizational skills

Cross-cultural awareness

Fluent English

Education

BSc/BA degree

Tools

Order Planning tool

Quantum

Job description

This is a temporary 1 year contract.

As a Merchandiser at Foot Locker, you will drive customer experience in store and increase NPS, while maximizing sales, margin, and liquidation. You will be reporting to the Assortment Manager, the Merchandiser directly impacts the success and profitability of our business by allocating products to stores across their geographical region. You will help to drive sales by placing: “the right product in the right place in the right size at the right time” for wherever and whenever the customer chooses to convert. With an eye for analyzing data and spotting sales opportunities, you also ensure best use of available merchandise in line with the latest sales trends. You will help identify trends they periodically travel the market, and be surrounded by the product in the office there is direct contact with the items that are shipped to stores on a daily base.

Overview

As a Merchandiser at Foot Locker, you will drive customer experience in store and increase NPS, while maximizing sales, margin, and liquidation. You will be reporting to the Assortment Manager, the Merchandiser directly impacts the success and profitability of our business by allocating products to stores across their geographical region. You will help to drive sales by placing: “the right product in the right place in the right size at the right time” for wherever and whenever the customer chooses to convert. With an eye for analyzing data and spotting sales opportunities, you also ensure best use of available merchandise in line with the latest sales trends. You will help identify trends they periodically travel the market, and be surrounded by the product in the office there is direct contact with the items that are shipped to stores on a daily base.

Responsibilities

• Across the Geographical Region (Geo) a Merchandiser is responsible for analyzing store and SKU (item) performance daily/weekly to optimize distribution, replenishment, and therefore sales and NPS.
• Together with the Allocation Manager place buys using the Order Planning tool, utilizing your knowledge of sizing requirements.
• Collaborate with the Allocation Manager to identify and execute Store to Store Transfers.
• Provide input to Allocation Manager on adjustments to merchandise distribution plans based on current trends, store performance, and feedback from our sales associates in the field.
• Take actions by updating any required changes to SKU attributes, ensuring data integrity of our SKU attributes which are fed into Quantum.
• Communicate with the Allocation Manager and CX&Sales to capture and action on opportunities and drive the business at a Geo level.
• Maintain & update sizing analysis in our database.
• Check and amend PO discrepancies.

Qualifications

• BSC / BA degree.
• Retail experience in a store environment is an advantage.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and natural curiosity in learning new systems.
• Very strong analytical and numeric skills.
• Natural ability to process change and work under time pressure.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to retrieve information quickly and accurately.
• Culturally aware, some exposure to working within different cultures.
• Interest in sports and fashion, Youth Culture is highly preferred.
• Fluency in English (verbal & written).

Benefits

• Recognition, inclusion and belonging in a diverse environment.
• 25 holidays and flexible working (hybrid position, in office ~2 days p/w).
• Employee Discount on in-store and online products.
• Casual Sneaker Culture.
• Learning & Health/Wellbeing programs.
• Career development and growth in an ambitious international team.
• Travel reimbursement.
• Access to premium wellness apps.
• Bike plan and contribution to gym subscription.
• Pension Plan.
• Discounted Collective Health plans.
• Activities organized by our Social Committee.