Associate Account Merchant

Caleres; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Our Shoe Discounts: 30% Associate Dis

Benefits that Start Day One

Get Paid When You Want

Mental Wellness

Relaxed Dress Code

Job summary

Caleres in St. Louis, MO is hiring an Associate Account Merchant to support key retail partnerships, analyze business performance, and drive assortment and inventory strategies for sales and profitability.

You will collaborate across teams, dig into data, and help ensure the right products are available at the right time, while supporting Open to Buy planning and buying office functions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• 2–4+ years buying, retail, wholesale, sales planning, or related experience.
• Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills with ability to turn data into insights.
• Experience with inventory and Open to Buy (OTB) planning tools.
• Ability to communicate analytical information clearly to partners.

Responsibilities

• Support account and assortment strategies to execute business plans.
• Monitor sales, inventory, projections, and promotions through regular reports.
• Assist with initial buy allocations, weekly replenishment, and inventory management.
• Manage key buying office functions including sizing, orders, and markdowns.
• Analyze performance across categories and regions to identify opportunities.
• Develop understanding of Open to Buy and financial productivity to guide decisions.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Data communication

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

SAP

BI

Excel

Open to Buy tools

Job description

Join our dynamic and thriving footwear company as an Associate Account Merchant in St. Louis, MO where you'll have the opportunity to support key retail partnerships, analyze business performance, and help drive assortment and inventory strategies that maximize sales and profitability. If you have a passion for retail, enjoy digging into the numbers, and thrive in a highly collaborative, fast-paced environment, 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.

What will you be doing?

• Support Account & Assortment Strategies: Partner with the Account Merchant to execute business and assortment plans that support brand strategies and achieve sales and financial goals.
• Analyze Business Performance: Monitor sales, inventory, projections, and promotional strategies through daily, weekly, and monthly reporting to identify opportunities that improve sales, margin, and inventory turn.
• Manage Inventory & Replenishment: Support initial buy allocations, weekly replenishment, fill-ins, and store and digital inventory to ensure the right product is available at the right time.
• Execute Buying Operations: Manage key buying office functions, including sizing and writing orders, markdowns, dropship setup and maintenance, while ensuring buying and shipping deadlines are met.
• Identify Business Opportunities: Analyze performance across categories, regions, climates, and consumer feedback to identify opportunities that support both short- and long-term business goals.
• Build Planning Expertise: Develop a strong understanding of Open to Buy (OTB), financial productivity, and retail and wholesale planning to support informed business decisions.

Perks you will enjoy!

• Our Shoe Discounts: No matter your style, we’ve got your perfect fit covered with a 30% Associate Discount across Famous Footwear and Caleres brands.
• Benefits that Start Day One: To learn more details about our total rewards including 401k, health benefits and PTO, visit yourcaleres.com.
• Get Paid When You Want: Access your money as you earn it and request your earnings before payday.
• Mental Wellness: Your mental health is important to us, and we offer free, 24/7 confidential support and resources through CompPsych EAP for eligible associates.
• Relaxed Dress Code: At Caleres, we believe that the right shoes can take you anywhere, and your authentic self is always in style. Feel free to leave your professional attire in the back of your closet!

Qualifications that make you the perfect fit!

• Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and work experience
• 2-4+ years of buying, retail, wholesale, sales planning, or related experience preferred
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills with the ability to turn data into actionable insights
• Experience with inventory and Open to Buy (OTB) planning tools
• Ability to communicate analytical information clearly and concisely to both internal and external partners
• Highly collaborative, adaptable, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and working knowledge of Microsoft Office products
• SAP and Business Intelligence (BI) experience is a plus
• Ability to travel approximately 10-25%

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