Associate Merchandise Planner

Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc.; St. Louis (MO); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. is seeking a planning analyst to manage replenishment buys by using forecasts and current inventory levels. The role collaborates with Planners to align buying strategies with anticipated demand and to support in-season data needs.

You will analyze data, contribute to continuous improvement, and operate within a structured, policy-driven office environment as part of our hybrid work schedule in St. Louis, MO.

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

Skills

Analytical mindset

Problem solving

Forecasting / demand planning

Attention to detail

Decisive under pressure

Communication: factual & sincere

Policy / process adherence

Team collaboration

Planning experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

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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