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Senior Specialist, Sourcing and Product Development
4 weeks ago
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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St. Louis, United States Build-A-Bear Full timeAt 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...
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