Specialist, Location Planning- Famous Footwear - Caleres Inc.

Founded in 1878 in St. Louis, MO, Caleres (formerly known as Brown Shoe Company) is a prominent footwear company that boasts an impressive portfolio. As the parent company of 15 diverse brands such as Famous Footwear, Dr. Scholl’s, Naturalizer, Allen Edmonds and many more, Caleres offers a wide range of footwear options to suit every individual's taste and preference.

Join our dynamic and thriving footwear company as a Location Planning Specialist in St. Louis, MO 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, analytical, 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.

• Sales expertise: Functions as the subject matter expert in the areas of sales trends, turn, and subclass needs by store for assigned classes
• Risk analysis: Partners with Allocation and Assortment teams to identify, analyze, and direct change for risks and opportunities by store and classification
• New store planning: Partners with the New Store Team to develop pre/in-season location plans for new and relocating store assortment plans
• Opportunity identification: Identifies and acts upon sales and inventory opportunities that impact the business (i.e., door reductions/expansions by subclass, regional/climate opportunities and seasonal opportunities)
• Resource mazimization: Maximizes available cross-functional resources and partnerships, including allocation managers and specialists, assortment planners, business planners and buyers to ensure store and class plans reflect the department vision
• Collaboraative partnership: Effectively partners and collaborates with other Location Planning Specialists to best meet objectives and deadlines
• Process improvement: Makes recommendations to improve and evolve Location Planning processes where necessary

Perks you will enjoy!

• Our Shoe Discounts. No matter your style, we’ve got your perfect fit covered with a 30% Associate Discount across 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
• Get Paid When You Want. Access your money as you earn it and request your earnings before payday
• 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!
• Site Perks. Full access to our onsite gym, Starbucks, Grab and Go Market, and free parking located in the convenient area of downtown Clayton, MO
• Hybrid Work Environment. Have the opportunity to work up to 2 days from home
• Community Oriented Culture. We have 6 associate-led Community Resource Groups (CRGs) that provide opportunities for connection, socialization, and community outreach, as well as increase professional development

• Bachelor’s degree in business or related field preferred
• 2+ years previous retail planning experience preferred
• Previous merchandising experience preferred
• Experience with Microsoft Office including advanced Excel skills 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.

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