Buyer, Men's FTW Basketball Job Location(s) US-NY-New York Position Type Regular Full-Time FLSA Status Exempt Job ID 2025-66714 Category Buying & Planning Overview

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, typically Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.

 

Foot Locker, Inc. is hiring a Buyer for our Foot Locker Division. Our Buying role is about taking calculated risks that create a buzz in the marketplace and supplying the products our consumers will love. This position maintains great vendor relationships, researches the market landscape, is innovative, and negotiates the best opportunities. You will work closely with our Planning, Allocation, Marketing, and Store Optimization teams while always keeping our target demographic in mind to provide compelling assortments that turn our customers' heads.

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Responsibilities Work in conjunction with vendors and product development to establish a line of products that meets the needs of our customers, while maximizing sales, profit, and gross marginAnalyze sales reports and market trends to establish a pattern of projected salesWork with the Allocation team to ensure proper distribution and allocation of productWork with the Sr. Director to plan line review studies and reports to build a product line for a given seasonPrepare all reports for all budget and sales meetingsField travel to keep track of trends within the marketplaceVendor travel for prelines and product previewsWork with the Logistics department and Buyers from other divisions to coordinate product deliveryEffectively partner with Planning and Merchandising teams to develop financial plans for future seasonsManage multiple tasks and meet deadlines while remaining flexible to change prioritiesEffectively interface with Senior Executives and make recommendationsCreatively negotiate the best terms to maximize sales and profitsUnderstand product, customers, and market & fashion trendsTravel expectations will depend on brand responsibilities Qualifications Bachelor's degree preferredMinimum of 3 years’ experience in retail and e-commerce buying processes and product life cycles requiredExperience with the Footwear and/or apparel categories are helpfulProficiency in software applications: Excel, Access, Word and PowerPointKnowledge of Power BI or similar systems preferredKnowledge of Oracle PeopleSoft or similar assortment tools preferredStrong retail math and analytical skillsKnowledge of retail buying process and product life cyclesDemonstrates understanding of our product, customer, and fashion trendsCreative thinkingRelationship buildingCollaboration with team and cross-functional teamsAbility to communicate clearly with peers and upper managementStrong ability to be oriented and organized

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.All offers are contingent upon successful completion of a background check and ID verification.

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

Benefits

The annual base salary range is $105,000 - $115,000 / year. This range represents the anticipated low and high end of the salary for this position. This role is also eligible to receive short-term incentives that align with individual and company performance. 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 DiscountMedical | Dental | Vision CoverageStock Purchase PlanLife InsuranceOpportunities for AdvancementTuition Reimbursement for Qualified CoursesStrong Company CultureEmployee Resource Groups Connect With Foot Locker Not ready to apply? Connect with Foot Locker for periodic updates about our stores, brands and career opportunities!