Buying Coordinator - Foot Locker

The Buying Coordinator is a hybrid position based in New York, NY.

Expectations for hybrid in-office schedule is three days a week, typically Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.

Foot Locker, Inc. is looking to hire a Buying Coordinator to support our Foot Locker Division. These are new positions created to support the department! Our Buying Coordinator role requires a proactive and collaborative person who is responsible for supporting our Buying teams while collaborating with various departments. You will be exposed to communication with the vendor community as well as product assortment and categorization. As you progress in this role, you will have opportunities to provide trend analysis as well.

Corporate Office - New York

1 Penn Plaza, Suite 3200

New York, NY 10119

• SKU maintenance, PO maintenance, and buy plan coordination
• Partner with digital team to ensure styles are prepped for digital placement
• Organizing samples and coordinating on photo shoots as well as shipment between locations when necessary
• Organizing samples and mock store set up within the corporate office
• Communication liaison between various departments
• Marketing liaison; bridge between buying and marketing teams
• Participate in vendor meetings and contribute to overall brand direction
• Competition research (ie: who else has what, who has what on sale)
• Provide trend insights and analysis across the footwear and fashion industry
• Additional Buyer support as required

• 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 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.

The hourly range is $27.40 - $29.81 / hour. This range represents the anticipated low and high end of 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
• 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