Associate Buyer - WSS

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. 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 Associate Buyer supports the execution of the merchandising strategy for an assigned category at WSS. This role plays a key part in driving product assortments that reflect our customer, support store and digital performance, and align with business goals. The Associate Buyer contributes to assortment planning, business analysis, vendor communication, and cross‑functional coordination, while continuing to build strong foundational skills in merchandising, analytics, and product knowledge. Responsibilities Assist in building seasonal assortments by preparing selling history, competitive scans, and style performance recaps that reflect the WSS customer and market trends. Maintain line sheets, sample management, item setup, SKU attributes, and product readiness across stores and eCommerce channels, ensuring accuracy and timeliness. Pull, organize, and format weekly selling and inventory reports, highlighting key trends, risks, and opportunities for the business. Track category performance by style, size, door cluster, and channel; summarize insights and provide recommendations to support the Buyer. Support PO creation, including cost/retail entry, size curves, and product lifecycle updates. Participate in vendor meetings by preparing business recaps, sharing performance insights, and maintaining follow‑up actions. Coordinate with Planning, Allocation, Site Merchandising, Marketing, and Store Operations to support launches, key items, and in‑season execution. Monitor the competitive landscape across price, brand mix, promotions, and online assortments, identifying opportunities for WSS. Qualifications 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 1–3 years in retail merchandising, planning, wholesale, or related analytical role Strong Excel / analytical skills; ability to organize and summarize data Interest in product, customer behavior, and merchandising fundamentals Ability to manage deadlines, details, and workflow accuracy Other Skills and Abilities Experience with multi‑category retail (footwear + apparel + accessories) Exposure to product development or PL sourcing ERP/PIM knowledge (RLM, Aptos, Oracle, Island Pacific, etc.) BI reporting tools (Power BI, Looker, Tableau) KPIs / Success Measures Report and system accuracy On‑time execution of item setup and deliverables Quality of business insights and recaps Responsiveness to buyer and cross‑functional needs Benefits The annual base salary range is $75,000 – $95,000 per year. This range represents the anticipated low and high end of the salary for this position. 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 WSS total compensation package, which includes the following: Paid Time Off, Paid Parental Leave Life, Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage – Individual and Family Plans Self‑Development & Recognition Programs Bonus Incentive Program Advancement Opportunities 401(k) Retirement Plan and HSA Contributions 30%–50% Employee Discount – Friend & Family Events Community Engagement Opportunities WSS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment. #J-18808-Ljbffr Foot Locker