Foot Locker · 2 weeks ago
Senior Director - Divisional Merchandising Manager
Gardena, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$200K/yr - $220K/yr
7+ years expFoot Locker is a premier footwear retailer in the U.S. looking for a Senior Director - Divisional Merchandising Manager to create and manage financial plans for their area of responsibility. The role involves leading a team of buyers, enhancing vendor relationships, and ensuring the growth and profitability of assigned areas.
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Responsibilities
Maximize the growth and profitability of their assigned area(s)
Be strategic in their thinking, and tactical in their attack
Enhance and maintain excellent vendor relationships
Have strong assortment planning skills
Have strong in-season management skills including reorder skills, markdown strategy, inventory consolidation and redistribution strategy, PO push/cancel/modification skills, etc
Excellent Planning skills and understanding of key concepts
Excellent Allocation skills and understanding of key concepts
Strong skills in working with the Marketing, Store Operations and Visual Merchandising teams to communicate their vision and assortment plans to the customer, which results in the business meeting and achieving the financial Plans
Maintain Positive Relationships - Internal and external (vendors, warehouse, Planning & Allocation, Store Operations, Finance, and Marketing departments)
Communicate in a professional manner and respond with timely and accurate information
Qualification
Required
7+ years of experience as a Buyer at a similar business
In addition, the ideal DMM candidate will have performed the following roles in their previous work experience: retail store sales associate, store assistant manager/manager, merchandiser, allocator and/or planner, buyer
Bachelor's degree from a 4-year college is required; Master's degree preferred
Experience and high skill level in various ERPs
Experience and high skill level in the use of Microsoft Excel, Word, and email software
Strong verbal and written communication skills in English
Excellent interpersonal skills
Ability to use, apply, and understand basic math concepts (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and percentages) in your head, and using a calculator or computer
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and use basic problem solving skills
Strong analytical skills
Ability to remain flexible, prioritize, and respond to changing requests from your team
Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of staff and management
Be an independent and self-motivated team player
Preferred
Master's degree preferred
Benefits
Employee Discount
Paid Time Off
Medical | Dental | Vision Coverage
401(k) | Roth 401(k)
Life Insurance
Opportunities for Advancement
Strong Company Culture
Employee Resource Groups
Company
Foot Locker
Foot Locker is a retailer of athletic footwear and apparel.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2025-05-14Acquired
1978-01-13IPO
Leadership Team
Mary Dillon
CEO
Matthew Barnes
President, Foot Locker International
Recent News
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