Foot Locker

Assortment Planner, Apparel & Accessories, Champs

Foot Locker$80K — $90K *
Retail & Consumer Goods
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in business administration, finance, or merchandising required
  • Minimum 7-9 years of relevant retail experience in a trend-driven, high-volume company
  • Advanced Excel skills are essential
  • Experience using Power BI is advantageous
  • Familiarity with assortment planning solutions is preferable
  • Retail math proficiency required
  • Ability to establish relationships and work effectively with all internal and external parties

Responsibilities

  • Lead end-to-end Assortment Planning process from forecasting to go-to-market
  • Develop pre-season assortment plans that align with the merchandise strategy
  • Apply analytics to inform the assortment planning process
  • Conduct analysis for sku targets by tier
  • Ensure accurate life cycle management attribution
  • Maximize margin through effective assortment productivity
  • Create and maintain store clusters based on different metrics

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
Full Job Description
Overview

(This hybrid position will be located at our Champs Office in St. 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 a Senior Manager of Assortment Planning to join our Champs Division for Apparel and Accessories! The Assortment 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, the Assortment Planner will ensure the customer has a balance of brands, franchises, and mix of basics & fashion choices.

In close partnership with buying, allocation, and financial planning, the assortment planning team is responsible for:
  • Development of store assortments informed by business strategy and customer preference to determine the optimal assortment in each store location
  • Providing customer choice count targets by brand/franchise using productivity metrics aligned to in-store merchandising guidelines
  • Ensuring depth by style-color needed to achieve sales utilizing Rate of Sale plan and door tiering and clustering
  • Adjusting assortment strategy in-season based on changes in business performance or inventory productivity, fashion trend, and store assortment capacity
  • Driving customer experience in store and increasing NPS, while maximizing sales, margin, and sell-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, understand upstream and downstream implications of decisions, and intellectually 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 in guiding assortments
  • Detail Oriented: have no problem rolling up their sleeves and digging into the details of how things work or how decisions should be made
  • Data Savvy: solid understanding of historical performance data as well as the pitfalls of relying too much on data alone


Responsibilities

Build Optimized Assortments
  • Lead end-to-end Assortment Planning process for area of responsibility from initial brand/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 of sku targets by tier
  • Ensure accurate life cycle management attribution
  • Maximize margin through assortment productivity


Store Clustering
  • Create and maintain store 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
  • Provide capital 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-product strategies
  • Conduct scenario analysis as required


Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in business administration, finance, or merchandising required
  • Minimum 7-9 years of relevant retail experience in a trend driven, high-volume company
  • Advanced Excel skills are a must
  • Experience using Power BI is a plus
  • Experience working in assortment planning solutions is preferable
  • Retail math proficiency required
  • Ability to establish relationships and work effectively with all internal and external constituencies
  • Ability to think creatively, highly-driven and self-motivated
  • Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment with a sense of urgency while remaining organized
  • Ability to problem-solve, manage to deadlines, and complete in-depth analysis to support decision making
  • 15% Travel to vendors and company planning meetings


Benefits

The annual base salary range is $80,000 - $90,000 / year. This range represents the anticipated low 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 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 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

About Foot Locker

Foot Locker, Inc. is a global retailer of shoes and apparel, operating 3,473 primarily mall-based stores in the United States, Canada, Europe, Australia and New Zealand as of February 1, 2014. The Company operates in two segments: Athletic Stores and Direct-to-Customers. The Athletic Stores segment is an athletic footwear and apparel retailers whose formats include Foot Locker, Lady Foot Locker, Kids Foot Locker, Champs Sports, Footaction, SIX:02, as well as the retail stores of Runners Point Group, including Runners Point, Sidestep and Run2. The Direct-to-Customers segment includes Footlocker.com, Inc. and other affiliates, including Eastbay, Inc., CCS, and Tredex, which sells to customers through Internet Websites, mobile devices, and catalogs.

Foot Locker Careers

Join the dynamic team at Foot Locker, a leading global retailer of athletically inspired shoes and apparel. At Foot Locker, we empower our employees with unmatched opportunities for career growth and leadership development in the retail industry. Work You’ll Do Become a part of Foot Locker’s vibrant culture by joining our diverse team. We are committed to innovation, leadership, and excellence in every aspect of our business. From sales to corporate functions, Foot Locker offers a variety of job opportunities that allow you to bring your passion and creativity to our team. Transform your career with Foot Locker, where we value diversity and are dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment. We believe that our team’s varied perspectives and experiences are crucial to our success. Lead with Confidence Step into a role that challenges you, fosters your professional growth, and puts you on the path to leadership. At Foot Locker, you’ll work alongside industry leaders and seasoned professionals who are eager to share their knowledge and experience. Work with a team that’s as passionate about the success of the company as they are about each individual’s career advancement. Foot Locker offers extensive training and development programs, including diversity training and leadership workshops, to help you reach your full potential. Innovative Opportunities Engage in work that matters with a company that’s at the forefront of the retail industry. Foot Locker is constantly innovating to meet the ever-changing needs of our customers and to stay ahead in a competitive market. Our employees enjoy a range of benefits that support their personal and professional lives, including health, dental, and vision insurance, employee discounts, and flexible working arrangements. Internship Programs Kickstart your career with a Foot Locker internship. Gain invaluable industry experience, develop your skills, and build your professional network. Our internships offer a real-world glimpse into how a major retail company operates, providing you with the tools needed to succeed in your future career. Join Our Team Explore the employment opportunities at Foot Locker and find the position that matches your skills and ambitions. We are always looking for curious, driven, and innovative team players who are ready to make an impact. Stay Connected Keep up to date with the latest company news, hiring events, and career tips by visiting our Foot Locker Careers page. Customize your job alerts to receive updates on positions that interest you the most. Apply Today Ready to take the next step in your career? Submit your resume, prepare for your interview, and join a company that’s committed to your growth and success. Search Foot Locker jobs now and discover how you can contribute to our dynamic team. Foot Locker is not just a company; it’s a place where you can grow, innovate, and lead. We look forward to welcoming you to our team and helping you achieve your professional goals.
Learn more about Foot Locker
Size
16,555 employees
Market Cap
$3.3 billion
Industry
Net Income
$323 million
Founded
1974
5 Year Trend
+2.9%
Revenue
$7.5 billion
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