Sr. Analyst, Allocation Systems & Strategy - Champs; Hybrid

Overview

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 Corporate Office in St. Petersburg, Florida. Expectations for hybrid in-office schedule is three days a week;
Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.

Foot Locker, Inc. is seeking a data-driven Allocation Systems & Strategy Analyst to support our Allocation and Inventory Management function for our Champs banner. This role will be responsible for optimizing inventory flow, supporting allocation strategies, and driving data-backed decisions that improve in-stock position and overall inventory productivity. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical skills, experience working with retail data, and proficiency in data tools such as SQL, Power BI (or similar BI platforms), and advanced Excel abilities.

Foot Locker St. Pete Office

570 Carillon Pkwy

St. Petersburg, FL 33716

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).

• Perform ad hoc analysis and data extracts to support business initiatives and strategic decision-making
• Leverage SQL and other data tools to extract, manipulate, and analyze large datasets
• Develop prototype dashboards and reports using Power BI; collaborate with Business Insights team for implementation, enhancements, and reporting optimization
• Translate complex data findings into clear, actionable insights for cross-functional stakeholders
• Ensure data integrity by validating outputs and reconciling discrepancies across systems/reports
• Identify opportunities to streamline reporting and automate recurring analyses

• Identify trends, risks, and opportunities through deep-dive analysis of sales, inventory, and allocation performance
• Identify gaps and recommend corrective actions
• Develop KPIs and reporting to support optimization of inventory deployment and demand forecast accuracy
• Analyze SKU/Size/store-level performance to inform allocation strategies and improve sell-through
• Evaluate inventory productivity using metrics such as sell-through, weeks of supply, and turn

• Support the development and execution of allocation strategies to maximize sales and minimize markdown risk
• Track allocation effectiveness and continuously refine strategies based on performance results
• Assist in piloting and scaling new allocation methodologies, tools, or systems

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Analytics, Supply Chain, Finance, or a related field
• 2+ years of experience in allocation, inventory management, planning, or a related analytical role
• Proficiency in SQL for data extraction and analysis
• Experience…