Manager, Production Planning
S&OP & planning leadership
Work with Sales/ Sales Planning, Merchandising, and leadership to generate calendar deadlines to support supply chain key milestones.
Production and supply management
Negotiate delivery schedules and execute purchase orders within OTB (Open-to-Buy) plans. Partner with Overseas offices and agents to negotiate XF dates based on factory capacity and manage production timelines to understand impact on production issues, such as delays/shortages etc.
Cross-functional collaboration
Collaborate closely with sales, product development, costing, sales planning, merchandising, marketing, and finance to close planning gaps and maintain accurate forecasting.
Lead
Lead monthly initial markdown reviews in partnership with Finance to support inventory and margin objectives.
People Leader
Supervise and mentor the Demand Specialist role, ensuring strong forecasting support and operational efficiency.
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 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: Monthly bagel breakfasts accompanied by stand-up meetings where we hear updates regarding all the NY brands. Kitchens with coffee, filtered water and seltzer machines. Regular fresh fruit deliveries and a beautiful showroom filled with friendly and helpful staff.
Qualifications that make you the perfect fit!
- Bachelor’s degree in Business related field
- 5-7 years Supply Chain Planning experience
- Financial management & business acumen skills
- Problem solving mindset, analytical skills
- SAP/ERP experience a plus