Demand Planner

Caleres - Clayton, MO

Full-time - Mid Level

Clayton, MO

Leather and Allied Product Manufacturing

About the position

Founded in 1878, Caleres, originally known as Brown Shoe Company, is a global footwear company comprised of some of the world's most loved brands including Famous Footwear, Sam Edelman, Naturalizer, Dr. Scholl's, and Allen Edmonds and many more. Caleres' legacy includes 145+ years of craftsmanship, a passion for fit with a mission to inspire people to feel great…feet first. Join our dynamic and thriving footwear company as a Demand Planner in St. Louis, where you'll have the opportunity to make an impact and shape the future of our renowned brands. If you have a passion for fashion and are eager to learn, this is the perfect role for you! As a member of our team, you'll be part of a company that values results, caring and learning. As a Demand Planner, you will engage in consensus demand planning by creating and managing the style/color level consensus demand forecast and buy plans to meet Minimum Order Quantity (MOQ) requirements. You will track and monitor demand by reviewing actual demand versus forecasted demand and adjusting buy plans as appropriate. Additionally, you will review and analyze forecasts, leveraging and maximizing tool capabilities to ensure forecasting accuracy. Inventory management will be a key responsibility, ensuring that purchasing decisions are aligned to Open to Buy. You will also manage the creation, sizing, and ongoing maintenance of purchase orders to optimize inventory.

Responsibilities

• Create and manage the style/color level consensus demand forecast and buy plans to meet MOQ requirements.
• Review actual demand vs. forecasted demand and adjust buy plans as appropriate.
• Leverage/maximize tool capabilities to ensure forecasting accuracy.
• Ensure purchasing decisions are aligned to Open to Buy.
• Manage the creation, sizing, and ongoing maintenance of purchase orders to optimize inventory.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in business related field preferred.
• 3+ years of Merchandising or Planning experience required.
• Problem solving mindset, analytical skills required.
• Financial management & business acumen skills required.
• Excellent communication (oral & written) skills required.
• Microsoft Excel experience required.

Nice-to-haves

• SAP and/or IBP experience preferred.

Benefits

• 401(k) Benefits from day one
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• 30% Associate Discount across Caleres brands
• Free, 24/7 confidential support and resources through CompPsych EAP for eligible associates.
• Access to earnings before payday
• Relaxed Dress Code.