Buying Coordinator - Foot Locker

Foot Locker; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Discount

Paid Time Off

401(k) | Roth 401(k)

Stock Purchase Plan

Medical | Dental | Vision Coverage

Tuition Reimbursement for Qualified

Opportunities for Advancement

Job summary

Foot Locker Corporate Office in New York is seeking a Buying Coordinator to support our Foot Locker banner. You will assist the Buying teams with vendor communication, product assortment, and categorization, while gaining exposure to trend analysis and cross-department collaboration.

The role involves documenting SKU details, coordinating samples and photoshoots, and contributing to brand direction with a proactive, detail‑oriented approach in a hybrid office setting.

Qualifications

• Degrees in Apparel, Merchandising, Design, Fashion Retail Management, Marketing, Finance/Economics, or other related business degrees preferred and/or relevant work experience
• Experience within the retail fashion industry
• Passionate about sneaker culture and/or the retail industry
• Basic understanding of retail math
• Proficiency in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Intermediate Excel skills with formulas, pivot tables, VLOOKUP, and charts & graphs
• Strong analytical ability and attention to detail are necessary
• Excellent problem-solving skills; able to take initiative in finding solutions to new issues
• Self-started with organizational skills; ability to prioritize multiple tasks with tight deadlines
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
• Innovative thinking
• Critical thinking
• Ability to communicate ideas

Responsibilities

• Omni SKU maintenance (liaise with PSS team to maintain SKU description, category, brand ID, and sizes; update UPCs/SKU IDs)
• Partner with the digital team to ensure styles are prepped for digital placement
• Organizing samples and coordinating photoshoots, including shipments between locations
• Supporting organizing samples and mock store set up within the corporate office
• Communication - liaison between various departments
• Marketing - liaison between buying and marketing teams
• Participate in vendor meetings and contribute to overall brand direction
• Competition research (i.e., the product they carry, what is on sale, etc.)
• Provide trend insights and analysis across the footwear and fashion industry
• Additional buyer support as required

Skills

Analytical ability

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Collaborative work

Communication

Innovative thinking

Critical thinking

Time management

Education

Apparel/Merchandising/Fashion/Retail management/Marketing/Finance degree

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Overview

Great brands reflect culture. The best ones help shape it. At Foot Locker, we’re rooted in sport, powered by style, and driven by the communities that move both. From Foot Locker and Kids Foot Locker to Champs Sports, WSS, and atmos, our brands sit at the intersection of sport, style, and self-expression. As part of the DICK’S Sporting Goods family, you’re backed by the resources, reach, and career opportunities of a world-class sports company. That unleashes Foot Locker to keep pushing forward with the agility and edge that define the brand. We’re looking for great people who want to influence culture and the generation that is shaping what’s next. Whether you’re building strategy, shaping innovations, or creating unforgettable customer moments, you’ll contribute to decisions and experiences that define our brands’ impact in the communities we serve. Come change the game with us. This hybrid position will be located at our Corporate Office in New York, NY. Expectations for hybrid in-office schedule is three days a week: Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.

Foot Locker, Inc. is looking to hire a Buying Coordinator to support our Foot Locker banner. Our Buying Coordinator role requires a proactive and collaborative person who is responsible for supporting our Buying teams while collaborating with various departments. In this role, you will be exposed to communication with the vendor community, as well as product assortment and categorization. As you gain experience in the role you will have opportunities to provide trend analysis.

Foot Locker Corporate Office
2 Pennsylvania Plaza
New York, NY 10121

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. At this time, Foot Locker will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization, or offer any immigration related support for this position (i.e. H1B, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, F-1 CPT, J-1, TN, or another type of work authorization).

Responsibilities

• Omni SKU maintenance
• Liaise with PSS team to maintain SKU description, category, brand ID, and sizes in addition to updating UPCs/SKU IDs
• Partner with the digital team to ensure styles are prepped for digital placement
• Organizing samples and coordinating photoshoots, including shipments between locations when necessary
• Supporting organizing samples and mock store set up within the corporate office
• Communication - liaison between various departments
• Marketing - liaison between buying and marketing teams
• Participate in vendor meetings and contribute to overall brand direction
• Competition research (i.e., the product they carry, what is on sale, etc.)
• Provide trend insights and analysis across the footwear and fashion industry
• Additional buyer support as required

Qualifications

• Degrees in Apparel, Merchandising, Design, Fashion Retail Management, Marketing, Finance/Economics, or other related business degrees preferred and/or relevant work experience
• Experience within the retail fashion industry
• Passionate about sneaker culture and/or the retail industry
• Basic understanding of retail math
• Proficiency in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Intermediate Excel skills with formulas, pivot tables, VLOOKUP, and charts & graphs
• Strong analytical ability and attention to detail are necessary
• Excellent problem-solving skills; able to take initiative in finding solutions to new issues
• Self-started with organizational skills; ability to prioritize multiple tasks with tight deadlines
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
• Innovative thinking
• Critical thinking
• Ability to communicate ideas

At Foot Locker, We Value Innovation, Authenticity, And Integrity In All That We Do. To Uphold The Security And Fairness OfOur Hiring Process, We Ask That Candidates Refrain From Using AI Tools, Including ChatGPT, During Interviews And Assessments. To Ensure a Smooth And Secure Experience, Please Review The Following Guidelines

We appreciate your understanding and cooperation as we work together to create a transparent and equitable hiring experience.

Benefits

Rate of Pay: $29.00-$32.75 / hour

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.

Foot Locker Benefits

• Employee Discount
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Paternal Leave
• Medical | Dental | Vision Coverage
• 401(k) | Roth 401(k)
• Stock Purchase Plan
• Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Opportunities for Advancement
• Tuition Reimbursement for Qualified Courses
• Strong Company Culture
• Employee Resource Groups