Hybrid Buying Coordinator: Trend-Driven & Collaborative

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

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.