Overview

(This hybrid position will be locatedat ourChampsOfficeinSt. Petersburg, FL (570 Carillon Pkwy, St. Petersburg, FL 33716).Expectations for hybrid in-office schedule is three days a week, typically Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday)

Foot Locker, Inc. is hiring aSenior Manager of Assortment Planningto join ourChampsDivisionfor Apparel and Accessories!TheAssortment Planner, Sr Manager is responsible for the development, delivery and on-going management of a profitable and productive clustered assortment that is aligned to our consumer preferences.By assorting with intent, theAssortment Plannerwill ensurethe customer has a balance of brands, franchises,and mix ofbasics & fashionchoices.

In close partnership withbuying, allocation, and financial planning, the assortment planning teamis responsible for:

• Development ofstore assortmentsinformed by business strategy and customer preference todeterminetheoptimalassortment in each store location

• Providingcustomer choicecounttargets by brand/franchise using productivity metricsaligned to in-store merchandising guidelines

• Ensuring depth by style-color needed to achieve salesutilizingRate of Sale plan and door tiering and clustering

• Adjustingassortment strategy in-season based on changes in business performanceorinventory productivity,fashion trend, and store assortment capacity

• Driving customer experience in store and increasing NPS, while maximizing sales, margin, andsell-through rates

The ideal candidate will have the following skills and abilities:

• Change Agent: enthusiastic about improving processes and ways of working and can champion change among the organization

• Strategic Thinker: connect the dots between functions,understandupstream and downstream implications of decisions, andintellectually curious

• Collaborative and Connected: know how to navigate the organization and can quickly follow up or escalate decisions to the right people and drive alignment

• Trusted: Others respect their decision-making and will trust they have made the right decisions inguiding assortments

• Detail Oriented: have no problem rolling up their sleeves and digging into the details of how things workor how decisions should be made

• Data Savvy: solid understanding ofhistorical performance data as well as the pitfalls of relying too much on data alone

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 or offer any immigration related support for this position (i.e. H1B, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, F-1 CPT, J-1, TN, or another type of work authorization).

Responsibilities

Build Optimized Assortments

• Lead end-to-end Assortment Planning process for area of responsibility frominitialbrand/franchise forecasting to go-to-market

• Develop pre-season assortment plan to support the merchandise strategy

• Apply assortment analytics, including rate-of-sale and door tiering, to the planning process

• Conduct analysis to support the creation ofskutargets by tier

• Ensureaccuratelife cycle management attribution

• Maximize margin through assortment productivity

Store Clustering

• Create andmaintainstore clusters based on demographics, space, volume, and product

• Define assortment breadth, depth, and mix for each store cluster

• Assign productivity metrics and evaluate by cluster-product type

Space Analysis and Planning

• Collaborate with Space Optimization to analyze space and capacity for area of business

• Ensure the monthly SKU count flow fits within space capacity

• Providecapital project floorplan guidance based on Merchant strategy and productivity analysis

Cross Functional Collaboration and Alignment

• Build future assortment and space plans together with the Buying team by visiting brand partners and travelling the market

• Partner with Allocation, Buying and GTM/VM to ensure alignment on door and distribution

• Partner with Financial Planning on bottoms-up receipt plans by vendor

Vendor Collaboration

• Foster a strong partnership with the brands on assortment build and GTM processes

• Attend brand pre-season meetings, line reviews, and market travel as needed

• Effectively articulate vendor-productstrategies

• Conduct scenario analysis asrequired

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in business administration,finance,or merchandisingrequired

• Minimum7-9yearsof relevant retail experiencein a trend driven, high-volume company

• Advanced Excel skills area must

• Experience using Power BI is a plus

• Experienceworking in assortmentplanningsolutionsis preferable

• Retail mathproficiencyrequired

• Ability toestablishrelationships and work effectively with all internal and external constituencies

• Ability to think creatively,highly-drivenand self-motivated

• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment with a sense of urgency whileremainingorganized

• Ability to problem-solve, manage to deadlines, and complete in-depth analysis to support decision making
• 15% Travel to vendors and company planning meetings

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.

Benefits

The annual base salary rangeis$80,000 - $90,000/ year. This rangerepresentstheanticipatedlow and high ends 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 bedeterminedby the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data. Salary is onecomponentof the Foot Locker, Inc.totalcompensation package, which includes the following.

• 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