Come work for us! We are looking for dedicated employees to join our team to help our customers have the best experience possible every time they enter a JD Finish Line store. Our employees are key to our success. Our Associate Buyers assists the buyer in developing and executing product assortment strategies that both align with corporate objectives and deliver required financial results. This individual will effectively exhibit JD Finish Line’s core values of Customer, People, Winning, Community, and Financial Responsibility in everything they do by performing the following main duties: Identifies current trends and applies observations to assortments to drive sales and differentiate The Finish Line from the competition. Assists with the Planning of seasonal assortments to achieve and or succeed departmental/corporate financial plans. Assists with the purchasing of merchandise to satisfy corporate financial plans that include but are not limited to Retail Sales, Gross Margin Percent, Gross Margin Dollars, Inventory Turn and GMROI. Assists the Buyer with managing inventory levels through flow of merchandise into or out of the D.C. (RTV’s) and also markdowns. Provides weekly reporting of item selling at the style color level. Tracks and provides samples for the Visual Planners and Magalogs. Assists the Buyer with vendor communication, requests, and negotiations. Additional duties and projects as required. Required Education and/or Experience Associate’s degree with a focus in the field of merchandising, buying, or planning and 2-4 years applicable experience in merchandising, buying, or planning at a multi store retailer or equivalent combination of education and experience. Solid knowledge of retail math, forecasting, and negotiation skills are required. Working knowledge of the sports industry is preferred. Internal JD Finish Line experience is a plus. Required Computer and/or Technical Skills Should have basic to intermediate knowledge and abilities with Google Suite, Microsoft, Excel, and PowerPoint. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Sit for more than 6 hours per shift Use hands to finger, handle and feel Reach with hands and arms Talk and/or hear Walk or move from one location to another Periodically may need to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, or crouch Lift and/or move up to 10 pounds regularly and up to 50 pounds occasionally Punctuality and regular attendance consistent with the company’s policies are required for the position. Average work week is 40-45 hours, which can vary depending on business need. The work environment for this position is a moderately noisy office setting. Spending less than 15% time traveling (by air or land). The company reserves the right to modify this job description with or without notice. Employees may be asked to perform additional duties outside of normal job scope on a temporary basis per company policy. #LI-DNI Physical Demands - The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The company reserves the right to modify this job description with or without notice. Employees may be asked to perform additional duties outside of normal job scope on a temporary basis per company policy. EEOC Statement: The Finish Line, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to complying with all federal, state, and local EEO laws. The Finish Line, Inc. prohibits discrimination against employees and applicants for employment based on the individual's race or color, religion or creed, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, marital status, sex, pregnancy status, age, military status, disability, or any other protected characteristic or class protected by law. The Finish Line, Inc. provides reasonable accommodation for disabilities in accordance with applicable laws. Need accessibility assistance to apply? Applicants who require accessibility assistance to submit an employment application can either call Finish Line at (317) 613-6890 or email us at talentacquisition@finishline.com. A member of our Talent Acquisition team will respond as soon as reasonably possible. (This email address and phone number is only for individuals seeking accommodation when applying for a job.) We are Finish Line, Inc., a premium retailer of the latest shoes, apparel, and accessories. Headquartered in Indianapolis, with a digital office in Boulder, there are about 970 Finish Line locations primarily in U.S. malls and shops inside Macy’s department stores. We employ more than 14,000 store associates who are experts in style, and passionate about everything sneaker culture. At JD Finish Line, our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion is louder than words. As part of JD Finish Line’s commitment to creating a more diverse, equitable, & inclusive organization, we established voluntary, employee-led, Employee Resource Groups to support our Diversity & Inclusion mission and goals. We have also established a D&I Council composed of individuals throughout the company who are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where individuals of all races, genders, and backgrounds are free to be their authentic selves. We listen to the voices of our team members, which holds us accountable in creating an equitable and successful company. Together, we are stronger.