Director of Global Merchandising Process

This is a Hybrid role that can be based in NYC (by our NY office) AND/OR based in St. Pete - Tampa (by our St. Pete office)

We are looking for a passionate and talented individual to join the Global Merchandise Strategy and Operations team at Foot Locker Inc. As Director, Global Merchandising Process, you will leverage your critical thinking and problem solving skills as you work closely with the business to deliver capabilities and solutions that enable efficient and effective execution of their business strategies

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The role will require a thoughtful approach to problem solving, an analytical and strategic mindset, and the ability to work cross functionally across a large matrixed organization. Communication and influence are key components of success as is fluency in the business process, technology, change management, and trainin

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Responsibiliti

es:This role is accountable for leading the team that will deliver, support, and optimize business processes and system capabilities within the Merchandising organization. The functional scope includes assortment planning, merchandise financial planning, inventory management, pricing, and merch operations for sku creation and PO management. As the leader of the Global Merchandising Process team, you wi

ll:
Advocate for the busin

• ess:Listen and engage with buyers and planners to understand pain points and priori
• tiesSeek broad functional business perspective and bu
• y-inHelp articulate pros/cons, alternative options, and implications; anticipate future requirem
• entsCommunicate key decisions to leaders at all le

vels
Engage in Process Defini

• tion:Active participant in project activities and deliverables, gaining an understanding of the new systems and future state proc
• essesHelp define the future state processes for the global organization, connect the dots across functions and geogra
• phiesEngage across the business and related functions to ensure alignment; bring in subject matter experts when req
• uiredMaintain a broad functional view, understanding upstream & downstream im

pacts
Support Ch

• ange: Identify significant changes to the organization and assess overall i
• mpactsParticipate in the development of communication plans, lead communication se
• ssionsIdentify ways to drive process improvements or user adoption based on knowledge of the organi

zation
Drive Business Engagement and Ado

• ption: Ensure the business is appropriately engaged in p
• rojectsDevelop and deliver end user t
• rainingProvide support to the business during key rollout

periods
Optimize and Sustain the Capabi

• lities: Evaluate, measure, and monitor processes to ensure business needs are met and to identify opportunities for continuous imp
• rovementLead process improvement initiatives in alignment with leadership pr
• ioritiesManage development and delivery of strategic initiatives in partnership with cross-functional stak

eholders
Qualif

• ications:Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, merchandising or similiar majors
• required.Minimum of 10 years of relevant retail experience specifically in merchandising or planning process either in a functional role or in a project-oriented sup
• port roleExperience in leading and develop
• ing teamsStrong personal commitment to quality, service, and
• teamworkAbility to establish relationships and work effectively with all internal and external const
• ituenciesAbility to think creatively, highly-driven and self-
• motivatedAbility to multi-task in a fast-paced environment with a sense of urgency while remaining
• organizedAbility to problem-solve, manage to deadlines, and complete in-depth analysis to support decisi
• on makingExperience managing resources in a matrix org