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Famous Footwear · 9 hours ago

Non-Athletics - Buying DMM VP

positionSt Louis, MO
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityDirector/Executive
date8+ years exp

Famous Footwear is a dynamic footwear company seeking a VP of Buying in St. Louis. The role involves managing budgets, vendor partnerships, and interdepartmental collaboration to drive retail sales and enhance brand strategy.

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Responsibilities

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

Qualification

Budget managementBuying experienceVendor partnershipFootwear experienceStrategic leadershipMarket explorationTeam managementInterdepartmental collaborationBachelor's degreeMaster's degree

Required

Bachelor's degree in Business or related field
8+ years buying experience
Previous footwear experience
Ability to travel (20-40%)

Preferred

Master's degree
Previous DMM or GMM role
5+ years managing buying teams

Benefits

30% Associate Discount across Caleres brands
Career Development and Learning Opportunities
Benefits that Start Day One
Mental Wellness
Relaxed Dress Code
Full access to our onsite gym, Starbucks, Grab and Go Market, and free parking
Community Oriented Culture

Company

Famous Footwear

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Famous Footwear is a shoe retailer with an stores across the United States and online It is a sub-organization of Caleres.
dateFounded in 1960
location
St Louis, Missouri, USA
people-size5001-10000 employees
web-link
http://www.famousfootwear.com

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Andrew Leckie
Senior Vice President and GMM of Athletic, Kids, and Canada for Famous Footwear
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