Buyer, Merchandise - WSS

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.

Come change the game with us.

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

The Buyer owns the end-to-end strategic direction and financial performance of their assigned category. Partnering directly with the Merchandise Leader, the Buyer is responsible for architecting and executing annual financial plans—specifically driving sales, optimizing margins, and maximizing inventory turns. As an entrepreneurial leader, the Buyer has the autonomy to “run their own business” within WSS, translating high-level strategy into actionable tactics for their team while prioritizing collective organizational growth.

Buyers will be paired with a Planner and a Merchandiser who will function with the Buyer as business partners to achieve the financial Plan.

• Financial Accountability:
  Own and maximize retail growth, revenue, and profitability for assigned area(s), ensuring all category actions align with or exceed established financial plans.
• Strategic Assortment Planning:
  Curate highly competitive, customer‑centric product assortments and confidently pitch seasonal strategies and business opportunities to Senior Management.
• Vendor Management & Negotiation:
  Cultivate high‑value vendor relationships, leveraging strong negotiation skills to secure favorable business terms, exclusive products, and profitable margins.
• In-Season Commercial Management:
  Drive agile, in‑season inventory management including forecasting, dynamic markdown strategies, inventory consolidation, and order management (PO modifications/cancellations).
• Inventory & Allocation Strategy:
  Collaborate with Planning and Allocation teams to optimize stock levels, maximize sell‑through, and implement strategic redistribution initiatives.
• Marketing & Promotional Execution:
  Develop and execute impactful advertising and promotional strategies that highlight product investments and accelerate retail sales.
• Cross‑Functional Leadership:
  Partner seamlessly with Marketing, Store Operations, and Visual Merchandising to ensure the category vision is flawlessly executed in‑store and online.
• Team Leadership & Development:
  Lead, mentor, and empower direct support staff—including Planners, Merchandise Analysts, and Merchandise Coordinators—fostering a high‑performance, collaborative environment.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Merchandising, or a related field preferred.
• Experience: 3+…