Sr. Inventory Planner/ Sr. Demand Planner

Caleres, Inc.; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Sr. Inventory Planner to join their dynamic team in St. Louis. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of beloved footwear brands. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in inventory planning and merchandising, with a knack for problem-solving and analytical thinking. You will be responsible for creating and managing buy plans, monitoring demand, and ensuring inventory aligns with business goals. If you're passionate about fashion and eager to make an impact, this position could be your perfect fit in a fast-paced, supportive environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Merchandising or Inventory Planning experience required.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Create and manage style/color level buy plans to meet MOQ requirements.
• Track and monitor demand, adjusting buy plans as necessary.

Skills

Problem solving mindset

Analytical skills

Financial management

Business acumen

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

SAP

IBP

Job description

Sr. Inventory Planner/ Sr. Demand Planner

Caleres Headquarters - St. Louis, Saint Louis, Missouri, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Friday, March 14, 2025 at 4:00 AM

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. 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 Sr. Inventory 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.

What You’ll Be Doing?

• Create and manage the style/color level buy plans to meet MOQ requirements
• Create and monitor Purchase Orders to ensure products arrive in the most cost effective and efficient manner
• Track and monitor demand: Review actual demand vs. forecasted demand and adjust buy plans as appropriate
• Review and analyze forecast: Leverage/maximize tool capabilities to ensure forecasting accuracy
• Inventory Management: Ensure purchasing decisions are aligned to Open to Buy
• Sizing Effectiveness: Manage the creation, sizing, and ongoing maintenance of purchase orders to optimize inventory

What Makes You the Perfect Fit!

• Bachelor’s degree in business related field preferred
• 5+ years of Merchandising or Inventory Planning experience required
• Problem solving mindset, analytical skills required
• Financial management & business acumen skills required
• Flexible, adaptable and able to multitask in a fast-paced environment
• Microsoft Excel experience required
• SAP and/or IBP experience preferred

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.