Merchandise Analyst (Hybrid)

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.

This hybrid position will be located at our Corporate Office in NYC. Expectations for hybrid in-office schedule is three days a week, typically Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.

Foot Locker, Inc. is seeking outgoing individuals with replenishment, allocations, merchandising, and/or retail fashion store management experience with a passion for impressing the customer to join our Allocations team. 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 for this position.

About the role

Working at our corporate office in this computer-based role, the Merchandise Analyst is responsible for developing and executing assortment plans and managing inventory at multiple store locations to maximize sales and profit. Our fast-paced sneaker culture gives a high-performing and collaborative person a place to grow beyond this role. Potential advancement includes other areas such as Senior Merchandiser, Buying, Planning, and other roles supporting our Men’s, Women’s, and Kid’s business. We work with top brands such as Nike, Adidas, New Balance, Under Armour, Puma, and many more to ensure our stores always have the latest trends.

Responsibilities

• Develop assortment plans in line with strategic goals to allocate needs based on demand
• Identify geographic and market trends using statistical analysis, media publications, market visits, competitors, and product review with the field team
• Compile and analyze product performance data identifying missed opportunities
• Review weekly performance by style, category, etc. with Buyer, Allocation Manager, and Financial Planner against plan and forecast
• Create and maintain size profiles by store
• Optimize inventory levels by monitoring sales and sizing trends

Requirements

• Degrees in Apparel, Merchandising, Design, Fashion Retail Management, Finance/Economics preferred; applicable work experience or other business degrees considered
• Strong computer skills in order to analyze data
• Intermediate Excel skills with formulas, pivot tables, VLOOKUP, and charts & graphs
• Experience in replenishment, allocations, merchandising, and/or retail fashion store management
• Experience within the retail fashion industry or knowledge of the sports environment preferred
• An advanced understanding of retail math
• Ability to demonstrate critical thinking skills
• Understands and is passionate about sneaker culture

Benefits

• Employee Discount
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• 401(k) and Roth 401(k)
• Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Opportunities for Advancement
• Education Reimbursement for Qualified Courses
• Strong Company Culture
• Employee Resource Groups

Pay

The annual salary range for this role is $67,500–$70,000 per 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, location, and alignment with market data.