Manager, Inventory Planning
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 19, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 4, 2026. Caleres scores B on the Alion truth index.
Join our dynamic and thriving footwear company as a Manager, Inventory Planning in Novato, CA, where you'll have the opportunity to make an impact by driving inventory investments, optimizing supply planning strategies, and ensuring product availability across our portfolio of brands. If you have a passion for planning, enjoy solving complex business challenges, and thrive 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?
Lead: Lead the supply planning process to ensure demand fulfillment, drive inventory productivity, and support business objectives across multiple brands and product categories. Manage and develop planning resources while fostering cross-functional collaboration and accountability.
Drive: Drive style, color, and vendor-level buy plans that balance inventory investments with sales opportunities. Execute and manage high-volume purchase order entry, creation, and maintenance as a core responsibility, communicate supply forecasts, negotiate deliveries, and partner with supply chain teams to ensure capacity requirements and open-to-buy plans are achieved.
Partner: Partner closely with Sales, Product Development, Costing, Merchandising, Marketing, Finance, and Supply Chain teams to align inventory strategies, address planning gaps, and support key business initiatives. Facilitate inventory review discussions and contribute to S&OP decision-making processes.
Analyze: Analyze inventory performance, category trends, size and width selling patterns, production metrics, and supply constraints to identify opportunities and risks. Leverage planning tools and data insights to support inventory optimization and improve decision-making.
Develop: Develop and maintain supply plans, production schedules, purchase orders, and purchasing strategies that maximize inventory productivity while supporting customer demand. Continuously improve planning processes, reporting capabilities, and system utilization to drive operational efficiencies and business results.
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
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
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!
Qualifications that make you the perfect fit!
Bachelor's degree in Business or a related field
5+ years of inventory planning, business planning, or supply chain experience
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