Founded in 1878, Caleres is a prominent footwear company that boasts an impressive portfolio. As the parent company of several diverse brands such as Sam Edelman, Vince, Dr. Scholl's, and Vionic, Caleres offers a wide range of footwear options to suit every individual's taste and preference.
Join our dynamic and thriving Caleres Europe team as a Merchandise Planner 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, are 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 collaborative environment that celebrates every person.
As a Merchandise Planner, you will:
- Strategically plan Caleres Europe’s sales forecast, for Sam Edelman and Vince, which supports the company in achieving its sales and inventory initiatives
- Identify in-season opportunities and manage account profitability as well as sales initiatives
- Submit accurate and timely sales forecasts by account, by material for each delivery period and provide ongoing reporting which illustrates tracking against plan
- Support Senior Sales Planning Manager in translating high-level targets and wholesale strategies to a detailed financial plan by account
- Work with international partners/brand teams to identify new and/or dropped lines and update range plans/forecasts accordingly, communicating updates effectively to all stakeholders
- Assist the General Manager with ad-hoc planning tasks as required
We seek people with these qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
- 3+ years of experience in Wholesale and/or Retail Planning, Sales, Merchandising or Inventory Planning
- Highly adept in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) with an advanced Excel proficiency (Pivot Tables, V-Lookups and advanced formulas)
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.