The Associate Buyer will assist the Buyer(s) with: Developing an overall product strategy that maximizes sales, gross margin, and turn Partnering with the E-commerce team to deliver strong performance via the Digital channel Collaborating with Marketing to develop rich, product-driven, consumer-centric storytelling Working with the Financial Planner to ensure all buys achieve optimized metrics Prepping information for all recapping, seasonal planning, and open-to-buy meetings Building bottom-up product assortments based on business results and marketplace trends Analyzing reports in tandem with Merchandisers for store-level opportunities and liabilities Managing a product feature calendar and all sample flow in support of marketing efforts Tracking all inbound product from vendor shipment to in-store delivery Qualifications Bachelor’s degree preferred in applicable field A minimum of 2 years’ experience in retail and/or e-commerce merchandising is required Proficiency in software applications: Excel, Word and PowerPoint Knowledge of Power BI or similar systems preferred Knowledge of Oracle PeopleSoft or similar assortment tools preferred Demonstrated understanding of our product, customer, marketplace, and fashion trends Ability to present and communicate clearly with management, peers and business partners Strong financial acumen and naturally analytical Ability to be detailed and organized while multi-tasking and prioritizing tight deadlines Creative and strategic thinker ~10% travel expectations 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 Chat. GPT, 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 range is $75000 - $80000 / 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, 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 aid Time Off Medical | Dental | Vision Coverage 401(k) | Roth 401(k) Life Insurance Flexible Spending Account Opportunities for Advancement Tuition Reimbursement for Qualified Courses Strong Company Culture Employee Resource Groups