Buying Coordinator - Foot Locker

Foot Locker, Inc.; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 38,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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 C

Strong Company Culture

Employee Resource Groups

Job summary

Foot Locker, Inc. is seeking a Buying Coordinator to support our buying teams, coordinate with multiple departments, and engage with vendor communities. The role offers exposure to product assortment, categorization, and trend analysis within a fast-paced, hybrid work environment at our New York office.

You will gain experience through collaboration with digital, marketing, and vendor teams, while contributing to strategy and brand direction in the footwear and fashion industry.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical ability and attention to detail
• Excellent problem-solving skills; ability to take initiative in finding solutions to new issues
• Excellent organizational skills; ability to prioritize multiple tasks with tight deadlines
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
• Passion for the retail industry
• Proficiency in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Innovative thinking, ability to communicate ideas
• Critical thinking

Responsibilities

• Omni SKU maintenance; liaises with PSS team to maintain SKU description, category, brand ID, and sizes and 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
• Organizing samples and mock store setup 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

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Collaboration

Retail passion

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Innovative thinking

Critical thinking

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.

Location and Schedule

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.

About the Role

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

Legal Requirements

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
  • Liaises 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
• 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

• Strong analytical ability and attention to detail necessary
• Excellent problem-solving skills; ability to take initiative in finding solutions to new issues
• Excellent organizational skills; ability to prioritize multiple tasks with tight deadlines
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
• Passion for the retail industry
• Proficiency in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Innovative thinking, ability to communicate ideas
• Critical thinking

At Foot Locker, we value innovation, authenticity, and integrity in all that we do. To uphold the security and fairness of our 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:

• Cameras must be on for all virtual interviews.
• AI tools are strictly prohibited during interviews or assessments.

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

Benefits

Rate of Pay: $27.40-$29.81 / 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