Category Director, Merchandising & Growth

Foot Locker; Gardena (CA); Híbrido; USD 170.000 - 200.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Paid Time Off

Employee Discount

401k Retirement Plan

Bonus Incentive Program

Descripción de la vacante

Foot Locker is seeking a Category Director for WSS to lead end-to-end category strategy, performance, and growth across retail and online channels. This Hybrid role is based at the WSS office with a three-day in-office schedule per week (Tue–Thu). You will partner with the Sr.

Director of Buying to shape consumer-driven assortments and drive financial outcomes. You will own the category P&L, optimize pricing and promotions, and lead a team of Buyers and Assistants.

Formación

• Develop and own the long-term category strategy, including assortment architecture, pricing, promotional planning, and vendor partnerships.
• Lead a team of Buyers and Assistant Buyers with a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Own category P&L performance, including sales, margin, turn, and inventory productivity across B&M and ECOM channels.
• Cross-functionally partner with Marketing, Visual Merchandising, Store Operations, and eCommerce to ensure cohesive execution.
• Develop and manage annual financial plans, in-season forecasts, and performance recaps.
• Collaborate with Planning, Allocation, and Supply Chain to ensure efficient product flow and timely delivery.

Responsabilidades

• Develop and own the long-term category strategy and leadership of the team.
• Build and manage a consumer-centric assortment balancing innovation and profitability.
• Lead vendor negotiations and strengthen relationships for priority products and exclusivity.
• Own category P&L and drive profitability through pricing, promotions, and assortment optimization.
• Partner with Marketing, Visual Merchandising, Store Ops and eCommerce to align category plans across channels.
• Mentor Buyers and Assistants, setting goals and supporting career development.

Conocimientos

Category strategy

Leadership

Market analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

P&L management

Vendor negotiations

Descripción del empleo

Foot Locker is seeking a Category Director for WSS to lead end-to-end category strategy, performance, and growth across retail and online channels. This Hybrid role is based at the WSS office with a three-day in-office schedule per week (Tue–Thu). You will partner with the Sr.

Director of Buying to shape consumer-driven assortments and drive financial outcomes. You will own the category P&L, optimize pricing and promotions, and lead a team of Buyers and Assistants.