Non-Athletics - Buying DMM VP

VP, Buying

Join our dynamic and thriving footwear company as a VP, Buying in St. Louis, where you'll have the opportunity to make an impact and shape the future of our renowned brands. If you have a passion for footwear, customer-focused, and have a strong drive for retail sales, 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?

• Budget management : Diligently manages investment and expense budgets to maximize company profit potential
• Performance management : Manages performance of each direct report and builds development plans that support growth and succession
• Vendor partnership : Defines key vendor partnerships and establishes goals and identifies opportunities to capitalize on mutually beneficial ventures that align with respective positioning and strategy
• Interdepartmental collaboration : Collaborates with Merchandise Planning, Operations, and Store Operations to align expectations, ensuring associates understand trends and identify potential opportunities
• Market exploration : Travels markets to understand merchandise trends and uses the information to influence future strategy and vision
• Buying oversight : Oversees the execution of preseason and in-season buying vision for each direct report, as well as the development of a lifecycle strategy, including pricing and exit plans
• Strategic Leadership : Leads and maximizes smart verticalization opportunities, oversees the Product Review process to deliver trend-right stories, and guides seasonal Go-To-Market meetings

Perks you will enjoy!

What makes you the perfect fit!

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.