Merchandise Analyst (Hybrid)
Foot Locker, Inc. is seeking a Merchandise Analyst to join their Allocations team at their Corporate Office in NYC. This role involves developing assortment plans and managing inventory to maximize sales and profit, while working with top brands in the sneaker culture. The position offers potential advancement into other roles such as Senior Merchandiser and Buying.
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 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
Skills
- 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
- Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. At this time, Foot Locker will not sponsor applicants for work visas
- Experience within the retail fashion industry or knowledge of the sports environment preferred
Benefits
- Employee Discount
- Paid Time Off
- Medical | Dental | Vision Coverage
- 401(k) | Roth 401(k)
- Life Insurance
- Flexible Spending Account
- Opportunities for Advancement
- Education Reimbursement for Qualified Courses
- Strong Company Culture
- Employee Resource Groups
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