Manager, Demand Planning

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 Manager, Demand Planning- Vionic in Novato, CA where you'll have the opportunity to make an impact by guiding and influencing culture, and leadership behaviors. If you have a passion for people and enjoy working 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?

• Forecast:
• Assess the impact of market changes or significant variances in the forecast, and recommend appropriate revisions and tactics
• Manage statistical forecast exceptions by utilizing demand-planning exception reports to identify and fix potential issues
• Collect past/future demand factors (distribution gains/losses, price changes, new/discontinued products and promotion plans, etc.) from sales and merchandising and forecast/model their impacts on demand
• Work with Sales/ Sales Planning, Merchandising, and leadership to generate a consensus demand plan
• Collaborate with key partners in Merch., Sales & finance and address input gaps as identified by forecast error review
• Seasonal Demand Plans:
• Gather historical data and create initial demand plan
• Build, share, and update seasonal demand plan
• Demand Planning tool:
• Leverage/maximize tool capabilities to ensure forecasting accuracy

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, and upfront education assistance.
• Benefits that Start Day One. To learn more details about our total rewards including 401k, health benefits and PTO, visit www.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. Feel free to leave your professional attire in the back of your closet!

Preferred Qualifications & Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Business related field
• 2-3 years Demand Planning experience
• 5 years of Merchandising or Planning experience
• Financial management & business acumen skills
• Problem solving mindset, analytical skills

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 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 the job location. Please visit yourcaleres.com to review all associated benefits.

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Salary : $97,000 - $117,263