Manager, Inventory Planning

Caleres, Inc.; California (MO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30% associate discount across Famous-F

Benefits start Day One

Direct access to earnings

Mental wellness support

Relaxed dress code

Job summary

Caleres, Inc. in Novato, CA is seeking a Manager, Inventory Planning to lead the supply planning process and optimize inventory investments across multiple brands.

The role focuses on ensuring product availability and balancing demand with supply through data-driven planning and cross-functional collaboration. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in Business and 5+ years in inventory planning, business planning, or supply chain, with a proven ability to develop strategies and drive

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business or a related field.
• 5+ years of inventory planning, business planning, or supply chain experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead the supply planning process to ensure demand fulfillment across brands and product categories.
• Drive style, color, and vendor-level buy plans and manage high-volume PO entry and maintenance.
• Partner with Sales, Product Development, Costing, Merchandising, Marketing, Finance and Supply Chain to align inventory strategies.
• Analyze inventory performance, category trends, and production metrics to identify opportunities and risks.
• Develop and maintain supply plans, production schedules, and purchasing strategies to maximize productivity.

Skills

Inventory planning

Cross-functional collaboration

Demand forecasting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or related field

Job description

Founded in 1878, Caleres is a global footwear company comprised of some of the world’s most loved brands including Famous Footwear, Sam Edelman, Vionic, Naturalizer, Dr. Scholl's, 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 Manager, Inventory Planning in Novato, CA, where you'll have the opportunity to make an impact by driving inventory investments, optimizing supply planning strategies, and ensuring product availability across our portfolio of brands. If you have a passion for planning, enjoy solving complex business challenges, and thrive in a 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?

• Lead: Lead the supply planning process to ensure demand fulfillment, drive inventory productivity, and support business objectives across multiple brands and product categories. Manage and develop planning resources while fostering cross-functional collaboration and accountability.
• Drive: Drive style, color, and vendor-level buy plans that balance inventory investments with sales opportunities. Execute and manage high-volume purchase order entry, creation, and maintenance as a core responsibility, communicate supply forecasts, negotiate deliveries, and partner with supply chain teams to ensure capacity requirements and open-to-buy plans are achieved.
• Partner: Partner closely with Sales, Product Development, Costing, Merchandising, Marketing, Finance, and Supply Chain teams to align inventory strategies, address planning gaps, and support key business initiatives. Facilitate inventory review discussions and contribute to S&OP decision-making processes.
• Analyze: Analyze inventory performance, category trends, size and width selling patterns, production metrics, and supply constraints to identify opportunities and risks. Leverage planning tools and data insights to support inventory optimization and improve decision-making.
• Develop: Develop and maintain supply plans, production schedules, purchase orders, and purchasing strategies that maximize inventory productivity while supporting customer demand. Continuously improve planning processes, reporting capabilities, and system utilization to drive operational efficiencies and business results.

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 in Business or a related field
• 5+ years of inventory planning, business planning, or supply chain experience

Caleres is an Equal Opportunity Employer by choice. We believe our company should be as diverse as the consumers we serve. We seek and engage talented individuals from all backgrounds, ethnicities, genders, lifestyles, and belief systems.

Caleres is invested in our Associates. We regularly review our pay matrices and update appropriately based on relevant skills, qualifications, and experience. The actual pay will equal or exceed the required minimum wage applicable to the job location. Please visit yourcaleres.com to review all associated benefits.

Fraudulent Recruiting Disclaimer:

Please beware of fraudulent recruiting. Legitimate Caleres, contacts will use @caleres.com email address. We do not request money, checks, equipment orders, or sensitive personal data during the recruitment process. If you have been asked for any of the above, or believe you have been contacted by someone posing as a Caleres employee, please refer to our fraudulent recruiting statement found here: https://www.caleres.com/careers/be-aware-of-recruiting-fraud