Senior Specialist, Sourcing and Product Development

4 weeks ago


Saint Louis, United States Build-A-Bear Full time
Job DescriptionJob 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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