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    Senior Specialist, Sourcing and Product Development - Saint Louis, United States - Build-A-Bear

    Build-A-Bear
    Build-A-Bear Saint Louis, United States

    5 days ago

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    Job Description

    At Build-A-Bear we believe in the power of imagination, creativity, and memorable experiences. Our mission is to add a little more heart to life by creating unique experiences, lasting connections, and beloved memories that create lasting emotional connections. We are a multi-channel, site-based experience and entertainment company, with diversified categories and consumer segments. Join our dynamic Sourcing team as a Sr. Specialist of Sourcing and Product Development.

    The Sr. Specialist of Sourcing and Product Development will support India's franchisees by re-developing and re-sourcing Indian vendors who meet India's social standards and BAB's technical requirements. Additional responsibilities include off-cycle projects and domestic Atrium printing demands.

    Responsibilities:

    • Develop SKUS for Indian franchisees with Indian vendors
    • Maintain approved social compliance standards for Indian factories
    • Maintain technical product standards during redevelopment
    • Manage the domestic turnaround print expectations between merchants and Atrium
    • Manage projects that fall outside the normal omni channel line and calendar

    Required Qualifications:

    • Minimum of 5 years of experience in product development, sourcing, or merchandising experience
    • Bachelor's degree or equivalent in job experience in supply chain, production management, pattern-making, or merchandising
    • Strong negotiation skills

    Preferred Qualifications:

    • 6-8 years of experience in product development, sourcing, or merchandising
    • Asian travel experience
    • International factory experience
    • Experience working with international vendors

    Behavioral Traits for Success:

    • Above average attention to detail, high standards of quality and accuracy
    • Naturally driven by a strong sense of responsibility
    • Takes pride in their sense of getting done quickly and correctly from start to finish
    • Values the importance of planning, focus, and execution
    • Able to collect and synthesize information before making decisions
    • Willingness to follow established guidelines and processes
    • Prefers communication that is factual, clear, and concise

    Working Environment:

    • Typical office environment with climate control and sufficient lighting, ergonomic desk/chairs
    • Corporate Office located St. Louis, MO
    • Must be able to lift 10#s
    • Flexible work environment
    • International travel up to twice annually

    Your Performance Will Be Measured On:

    • Working knowledge of production/product making
    • Ability to work in a multicultural environment
    • COGS for assigned categories
    • Negotiation skills
    • Quality of India-approved vendors
    • Quality of re-development based on vendor samples and tech packs
    • Ensures product development process meets BAB's standards
    • Project Management
    • Communication of commitments, delays, milestones, and any other need-to-know information between all vested parties
    • Ensure smooth transactions between Indian vendors and franchisees
    • Decision making
    • Management of the printing business
    • Stakeholder Feedback
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