Senior Manager Assortment Planning, Footwear, Canada
Top Benefits
About the role
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. Apply today!
This hybrid position will be located at our Foot Locker Canada Office in Toronto. Expectations for hybrid in-office schedule is three days a week, typically Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.
Foot Locker, Inc. is hiring a Senior Manager of Assortment Planning, Footwear to join our Foot Locker and Champs Canada team! The Assortment Planner, Sr Manager is responsible for the development, delivery and on-going management of a profitable and productive clustered assortment that is aligned to our consumer preferences. By assorting with intent, the Assortment Planner will ensure the customer has a balance of brands, franchises, and mix of basics & fashion choices.
In close partnership with buying, allocation, and financial planning, the assortment planning team is responsible for:
Development of store assortments informed by business strategy and customer preference to determine the optimal assortment in each store location Providing customer choice count targets by brand/franchise using productivity metrics aligned to in-store merchandising guidelines Ensuring depth by style-color needed to achieve sales utilizing Rate of Sale plan and door tiering and clustering Adjusting assortment strategy in-season based on changes in business performance or inventory productivity, fashion trend, and store assortment capacity Driving customer experience in store and increasing NPS, while maximizing sales, margin, and sell-through rates
The ideal candidate will have the following skills and abilities
Change Agent: enthusiastic about improving processes and ways of working and can champion change among the organization Strategic Thinker: connect the dots between functions, understand upstream and downstream implications of decisions, and intellectually curious Collaborative and Connected: know how to navigate the organization and can quickly follow up or escalate decisions to the right people and drive alignment Trusted: Others respect their decision-making and will trust they have made the right decisions in guiding assortments Detail Oriented: have no problem rolling up their sleeves and digging into the details of how things work or how decisions should be made
Data Savvy: solid understanding of historical performance data as well as the pitfalls of relying too much on data alone.LI-MN1
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Responsibilities
Build Optimized Assortments
Lead end-to-end Assortment Planning process for area of responsibility from initial brand/franchise forecasting to go-to-market Develop pre-season assortment plan to support the merchandise strategy Apply assortment analytics, including rate-of-sale and door tiering, to the planning process Conduct analysis to support the creation of sku targets by tier Ensure accurate life cycle management attribution Maximize margin through assortment productivity
Store Clustering
Create and maintain store clusters based on demographics, space, volume, and product Define assortment breadth, depth, and mix for each store cluster Assign productivity metrics and evaluate by cluster-product type
Space Analysis and Planning
Collaborate with Space Optimization to analyze space and capacity for area of business Ensure the monthly SKU count flow fits within space capacity Provide capital project floorplan guidance based on Merchant strategy and productivity analysis
Cross-Functional Collaboration and Alignment
Build future assortment and space plans together with the Buying team by visiting brand partners and traveling the market Partner with Allocation, Buying, and GTM/VM to ensure alignment on door and distribution Partner with Financial Planning on bottoms-up receipt plans by vendor
Vendor Collaboration
Foster a strong partnership with the brands on assortment build and GTM processes Attend brand pre-season meetings, line reviews, and market travel as needed Effectively articulate vendor-product strategies Conduct scenario analysis as required
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in business administration, finance, or merchandising required
Minimum 7-9 years of relevant retail experience in a trend driven, high-volume company Advanced Excel skills are a must Experience using Power BI is a plus Experience working in assortment planning solutions is preferable Retail math proficiency required Ability to establish relationships and work effectively with all internal and external constituencies Ability to think creatively, highly-driven and self-motivated Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment with a sense of urgency while remaining organized Ability to problem-solve, manage to deadlines, and complete in-depth analysis to support decision making 20% Travel
This posting is for an existing vacancy.
Artificial intelligence is not used for the process of screening, assessing, or selecting applicants.
At Foot Locker, We Value Innovation, Authenticity, And Integrity In All That We Do. To Uphold The Security And Fairness Of Our Hiring Process, We Ask That Candidates Refrain From Using AI Tools, Including ChatGPT, During Interviews And Assessments. To Ensure a Smooth And Secure Experience, Please Review The Following Guidelines
Cameras must be on for all virtual interviews. AI tools are strictly prohibited during interviews or assessments.
We appreciate your understanding and cooperation as we work together to create a transparent and equitable hiring experience.
Benefits
The annual base salary range is $70,000 - $85,000 CAD / year. This range represents the anticipated low and high end of the salary for this position. This role is also eligible to receive short term incentives that align with individual and company performance. 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 Foot Locker, Inc. total compensation package, which includes the below.
Foot Locker Benefits
Employee Discount
Paid Time Off Medical | Dental | Vision Coverage 401(k) | Roth 401(k) Life Insurance Flexible Spending Account Paid Parental Leave Opportunities for Advancement Tuition Reimbursement for Qualified Courses Strong Company Culture Employee Resource Groups
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About Foot Locker
Foot Locker, Inc. is a leading footwear and apparel retailer that unlocks the “inner sneakerhead” in all of us. With approximately 2,500 retail stores in 26 countries across North America, Europe, Asia, Australia, and New Zealand, and a franchised store presence in the Middle East and Asia, Foot Locker, Inc. has a strong history of sneaker authority that sparks discovery and ignites the power of sneaker culture through its portfolio of brands, including Foot Locker, Kids Foot Locker, Champs Sports, WSS, and atmos.
Our corporate headquarters is in New York City. We have domestic U.S. offices in St. Petersburg, FL; Camp Hill, PA; Junction City, KS; Los Angeles, CA; and Wausau, WI. Our European head office is in Utrecht, The Netherlands and is staffed with professionals from over 30 different countries who live, eat and breathe sneakers. Our Asia Pacific head office is based in Brisbane, Australia. Together, we are a team of customer-obsessed-sneaker-experts responsible for creating meaningful connections and unrivaled experiences with the diverse communities we service.
We play to win and succeed as a team. We attribute our success to the drive and intelligence of our team members. We firmly believe that “everyone leads” at Foot Locker and are committed to leveraging the passions of our leaders across the globe. We offer our team members tools and resources to build their capabilities and cultivate a path for their career growth. We have and will continue to succeed as a great company through these ideals and strong leadership.
Relentlessly committed to fuel a shared passion for self-expression, we create unrivaled experiences at the heart of the sport and sneaker communities through the power of our people. If you want to be a part of something bigger than you can imagine, you’ve come to the right place. To learn more about the incredible impact we’re making on both our local and global communities, visit our Foot Locker LinkedIn Life pages.
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Senior Manager Assortment Planning, Footwear, Canada
Top Benefits
About the role
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. Apply today!
This hybrid position will be located at our Foot Locker Canada Office in Toronto. Expectations for hybrid in-office schedule is three days a week, typically Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.
Foot Locker, Inc. is hiring a Senior Manager of Assortment Planning, Footwear to join our Foot Locker and Champs Canada team! The Assortment Planner, Sr Manager is responsible for the development, delivery and on-going management of a profitable and productive clustered assortment that is aligned to our consumer preferences. By assorting with intent, the Assortment Planner will ensure the customer has a balance of brands, franchises, and mix of basics & fashion choices.
In close partnership with buying, allocation, and financial planning, the assortment planning team is responsible for:
Development of store assortments informed by business strategy and customer preference to determine the optimal assortment in each store location Providing customer choice count targets by brand/franchise using productivity metrics aligned to in-store merchandising guidelines Ensuring depth by style-color needed to achieve sales utilizing Rate of Sale plan and door tiering and clustering Adjusting assortment strategy in-season based on changes in business performance or inventory productivity, fashion trend, and store assortment capacity Driving customer experience in store and increasing NPS, while maximizing sales, margin, and sell-through rates
The ideal candidate will have the following skills and abilities
Change Agent: enthusiastic about improving processes and ways of working and can champion change among the organization Strategic Thinker: connect the dots between functions, understand upstream and downstream implications of decisions, and intellectually curious Collaborative and Connected: know how to navigate the organization and can quickly follow up or escalate decisions to the right people and drive alignment Trusted: Others respect their decision-making and will trust they have made the right decisions in guiding assortments Detail Oriented: have no problem rolling up their sleeves and digging into the details of how things work or how decisions should be made
Data Savvy: solid understanding of historical performance data as well as the pitfalls of relying too much on data alone.LI-MN1
LI-MN1
Responsibilities
Build Optimized Assortments
Lead end-to-end Assortment Planning process for area of responsibility from initial brand/franchise forecasting to go-to-market Develop pre-season assortment plan to support the merchandise strategy Apply assortment analytics, including rate-of-sale and door tiering, to the planning process Conduct analysis to support the creation of sku targets by tier Ensure accurate life cycle management attribution Maximize margin through assortment productivity
Store Clustering
Create and maintain store clusters based on demographics, space, volume, and product Define assortment breadth, depth, and mix for each store cluster Assign productivity metrics and evaluate by cluster-product type
Space Analysis and Planning
Collaborate with Space Optimization to analyze space and capacity for area of business Ensure the monthly SKU count flow fits within space capacity Provide capital project floorplan guidance based on Merchant strategy and productivity analysis
Cross-Functional Collaboration and Alignment
Build future assortment and space plans together with the Buying team by visiting brand partners and traveling the market Partner with Allocation, Buying, and GTM/VM to ensure alignment on door and distribution Partner with Financial Planning on bottoms-up receipt plans by vendor
Vendor Collaboration
Foster a strong partnership with the brands on assortment build and GTM processes Attend brand pre-season meetings, line reviews, and market travel as needed Effectively articulate vendor-product strategies Conduct scenario analysis as required
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in business administration, finance, or merchandising required
Minimum 7-9 years of relevant retail experience in a trend driven, high-volume company Advanced Excel skills are a must Experience using Power BI is a plus Experience working in assortment planning solutions is preferable Retail math proficiency required Ability to establish relationships and work effectively with all internal and external constituencies Ability to think creatively, highly-driven and self-motivated Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment with a sense of urgency while remaining organized Ability to problem-solve, manage to deadlines, and complete in-depth analysis to support decision making 20% Travel
This posting is for an existing vacancy.
Artificial intelligence is not used for the process of screening, assessing, or selecting applicants.
At Foot Locker, We Value Innovation, Authenticity, And Integrity In All That We Do. To Uphold The Security And Fairness Of Our Hiring Process, We Ask That Candidates Refrain From Using AI Tools, Including ChatGPT, During Interviews And Assessments. To Ensure a Smooth And Secure Experience, Please Review The Following Guidelines
Cameras must be on for all virtual interviews. AI tools are strictly prohibited during interviews or assessments.
We appreciate your understanding and cooperation as we work together to create a transparent and equitable hiring experience.
Benefits
The annual base salary range is $70,000 - $85,000 CAD / year. This range represents the anticipated low and high end of the salary for this position. This role is also eligible to receive short term incentives that align with individual and company performance. 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 Foot Locker, Inc. total compensation package, which includes the below.
Foot Locker Benefits
Employee Discount
Paid Time Off Medical | Dental | Vision Coverage 401(k) | Roth 401(k) Life Insurance Flexible Spending Account Paid Parental Leave Opportunities for Advancement Tuition Reimbursement for Qualified Courses Strong Company Culture Employee Resource Groups
Not the right fit? Search for Manager Assortment Planning, Footwear, Canada jobs in Toronto, Ontario, Canada
About Foot Locker
Foot Locker, Inc. is a leading footwear and apparel retailer that unlocks the “inner sneakerhead” in all of us. With approximately 2,500 retail stores in 26 countries across North America, Europe, Asia, Australia, and New Zealand, and a franchised store presence in the Middle East and Asia, Foot Locker, Inc. has a strong history of sneaker authority that sparks discovery and ignites the power of sneaker culture through its portfolio of brands, including Foot Locker, Kids Foot Locker, Champs Sports, WSS, and atmos.
Our corporate headquarters is in New York City. We have domestic U.S. offices in St. Petersburg, FL; Camp Hill, PA; Junction City, KS; Los Angeles, CA; and Wausau, WI. Our European head office is in Utrecht, The Netherlands and is staffed with professionals from over 30 different countries who live, eat and breathe sneakers. Our Asia Pacific head office is based in Brisbane, Australia. Together, we are a team of customer-obsessed-sneaker-experts responsible for creating meaningful connections and unrivaled experiences with the diverse communities we service.
We play to win and succeed as a team. We attribute our success to the drive and intelligence of our team members. We firmly believe that “everyone leads” at Foot Locker and are committed to leveraging the passions of our leaders across the globe. We offer our team members tools and resources to build their capabilities and cultivate a path for their career growth. We have and will continue to succeed as a great company through these ideals and strong leadership.
Relentlessly committed to fuel a shared passion for self-expression, we create unrivaled experiences at the heart of the sport and sneaker communities through the power of our people. If you want to be a part of something bigger than you can imagine, you’ve come to the right place. To learn more about the incredible impact we’re making on both our local and global communities, visit our Foot Locker LinkedIn Life pages.