Merchandiser: Job Details
Since its inception in 1974, youthful, multicultural and fashion-conscious consumers have chosen Foot Locker as their preferred destination in the mall for athletic footwear and apparel. Today, Foot Locker's primary customer, a 12-to-24 year old male, can find the latest styles and technologies in the basketball, running, cross-training and various athletically-inspired fashion categories at Foot Locker stores throughout the United States, Europe, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands and Guam. Foot Locker maintains its competitive position by keeping its merchandise assortments fresh, updating the look and feel of its store environment and providing exceptional customer service.
Summary of Position
Reporting to the Head Merchandiser, you will be responsible for allocating product to stores, ensuring availability and helping to drive sales by placing the most suitable products in the most suitable stores. With an eye for spotting sales opportunities, you’ll ensure best use of available merchandise in line with the latest sales trends.
Tasks & Responsibilities
·The review and adjustment of merchandise distribution plans based on current trends, store performance, and feedback from Field Team
·Review SKU (Stock Keep Unit) performance daily/weekly to optimize distribution & sales
·Agree weekly plan of serviceable SKU’s with Merchandise Manager
·Monitor out of stock positions by store and adjust inventory levels based on sales levels and replenishment guidelines
·Recommend Inter-Store Transfers (IST’s)
·Maintain SKU types & information
·Monitor new & remodeled stores
·Create (new SKU’s), maintain & update store profiles for initial distribution
·Create, load history and activate SKU records
·Identify potential sports/fashion trends – media, music, sports, Weekly Updates
·Identify & analyze store/SKU statistical trends
·Compile & analyze store history, region & store profiles (Bible updates)
Qualifications and Key Characteristics·A BS / BA degree, Retail experience in a department store or specialty store environment is a plus.
·Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
·Strong analytical and numeric skills.
·Strong sense of urgency.
·Ability to work well under pressure.
·Strong PC and organizational skills.
·Ability to work with all levels of management.
.Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
·Able to collaborate well with business partners.
·Interest in sports / fashion retailing
·Fluency in English (verbal & written)
·Culturally aware, some exposure to working within different cultures
