Associate Merchandise Planner

Build-A-Bear; Missouri; Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid Work Schedule

Job summary

Build-A-Bear in St. Louis, MO is seeking an Associate Merchandise Planner to support replenishment buys and align with demand forecasts. You will collaborate with Planners to understand buying strategies and ensure alignment with future demand

The role requires 2+ years in planning or related analytical work and strong Excel skills. Experience with Microsoft Office is essential, and the position offers a hybrid work schedule at our corporate office in St. Louis.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of planning or related financial/analytical experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Skilled with Excel.

Responsibilities

• Use sales forecasts and current inventory levels to create replenishment buys
• Work closely with Planners to understand buying strategies and align with future demand forecasts
• Support Planners with data requests and analytics including in-season data

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

BQ-Planning & Allocation
415 S 18th St
St Louis, MO 63103, USA

BQ-Planning & Allocation
415 S 18th St
St Louis, MO 63103, USA

The Associate Merchandise Planner will support the Sr. Merchandise Planner by developing replenishment buys and collaborating with Planners to understand buying strategies and ensure alignment with future demand forecasts.

Responsibilities:

• Use sales forecasts and current inventory levels to create replenishment buys
• Work closely with Planners to understand buying strategies and align with future demand forecasts
• Support Planners with data requests and analytics including in-season data

Required Qualifications:

• 2+ years of planning or related financial/analytical experience
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office
• Skilled with Excel

Behavioral Traits for Success:

• An analytical, inquiring, and critical mind that solves complex problems
• A knack for anticipating potential issues
• Strong commitment to tasks being completed correctly and on time
• Thrives in a structured environment
• Comfortable making decisions in area of expertise
• Communication style is factual and sincere
• Willingness to follow established policies, processes, and procedures
• Enjoys working at a somewhat faster-than-average pace
• Strives for continuous improvement
• Typical office environment with climate control and sufficient lighting, ergonomic desk/chairs
• Corporate Office located St. Louis, MO
• Hybrid Work Schedule

Your performance will be measured by your ability to achieve annual department objectives and corporate goals which include but are not limited to the following:

• Deadlines, Accuracy, and Quality
• Communication
• Use of technology and tools
• Able to communicate complex issues in a clear, compelling, and concise manner
• Historical data aligns with current sales goals, and incorporates current trends into both present and future forecasts
• Merchant buys align to sales plans and meet timelines and milestones
• Communicates findings and insights effectively
• Plans are within open-to-buy, margin, and inventory goals
• Collaboration and cooperation
• Stakeholder Feedback

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