Manager, Retail Planning

Caleres Inc.; New York; Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shoe discounts

Career development and learning

Benefits start day one

Mental wellness

Relaxed dress code

Site perks

Job summary

Caleres Inc. in New York, NY is seeking a Manager of Retail Planning to lead omnichannel inventory planning and assortment localization for renowned footwear brands. You will work cross‑functionally to forecast demand, optimize allocation, and shape product lifecycles, delivering data‑driven insights to senior leadership.

The role emphasizes advanced Excel, MS Office, and analytics through Power BI/Tableau to drive speed-to-market and strategic impact in a dynamic retail environment.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years in omnichannel inventory planning and fulfillment strategy.
• 5+ years in assortment planning, localization, and size optimization for footwear.
• Experience in both field and corporate environments.
• Speed‑to‑market agility and trend responsiveness.
• Advanced Excel and MS Office proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Drive omnichannel planning strategy with scenario planning.
• Optimize inventory and allocation using demand forecasts and trends.
• Develop localized assortment strategies by geography and demographics.
• Present insights and recommendations to senior leadership.
• Leverage Power BI, Tableau, and analytics to identify opportunities.

Skills

Omnichannel inventory planning

Fulfillment strategy

Assortment planning

Localization & size optimization

Advanced Excel

Microsoft Office Suite

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

1325 Ave of the Americas, New York, NY 10019, USA

Job Description

Posted Thursday, July 23, 2026 at 5:00 AM

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, Retail Planning in New York City, 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, eager to learn and have an eye for detail, 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?

• Drive Omnichannel Planning Strategy: Develop scenario plans to proactively respond to changing demand, supply challenges, and market trends.
• Optimize Inventory & Allocation: Create accurate demand forecasts by channel using sales trends, digital insights, and market data.
• Assortment & Product Lifecycle Management: Develop localized assortment strategies based on customer demand, geography, climate, and demographics.
• Strategic Leadership: Present strategic recommendations and business insights to senior leadership.
• Leverage Planning Systems: Power BI, Tableau, and analytics to identify trends and opportunities.

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
• Career Development and Learning Opportunities. Sharpen your skills with our Learning Database of 12,000+ courses,LinkedIn Learning, upfront education assistance, and join us for our annual internal learning and networking events
• Benefits that Start Day One. To learn more details about our total rewards including 401k, health benefits and PTO, visit yourcaleres.com
• 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.
• Site Perks: Kitchens with coffee, filtered water and seltzer and snacks.A beautiful showroom filled with friendly and helpful staff.

Qualifications that make you the perfect fit!

• 5-7 years experience in Omnichannel inventory planning & fulfillment strategy
• 5+ years experience in Assortment planning, localization, and size optimization (footwear-specific)
• Functioned in both field and corporate environments
• Track record of Speed-to-market agility and trend responsiveness
• Advanced Excel
• Microsoft Office Suite

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Caleres is an Equal Opportunity Employer by choice. We believe our company should be as diverse as theconsumerswe 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 need. Starting pay is determined by several factors, including relevant skills, qualifications, and experience. The actual pay will equal or exceed the required minimum wage applicable to thejoblocation. Please visityourcaleres.com to review all associated benefits.

1325 Ave of the Americas, New York, NY 10019, USA