Senior Analyst, Merchandising
Build-A-Bear
Saint Louis, MO
- Full-Time
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 Merchandising Planning and Allocation team as a Senior Analyst, Merchandising. The Senior Analyst, Merchandising supports the Product Merchandizing team by analyzing and reporting on product performance to maximize sales, profitability, and inventory turnover.
Responsibilities:
- Use statistical and analytical tools to extract actionable insights
- Forecast future demands for products based on historical data and market trends
- Inventory management
- Conduct market research as needed
- Create reports and presentations to communicate findings and recommendations
- Assess the success of merchandising strategies and recommend adjustments as needed
Required Qualifications:
- Degree in business, merchandising, marketing, statistics, economics or related field
- 3-5 years of analytical experience in retail
- Proficiency in using data analysis tools and software such as Microsoft Excel, SQL, and statical analysis tools
- Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system experience
- Relational database knowledge
- Experience in demand forecasting and the ability to use forecasting models
- Knowledge of retail and merchandising concepts, including product life-cycle management
Preferred Qualifications:
- Advanced degrees in business analytics, computer science, statistics/math, or finance
Behavioral Traits for Success:
- Driven to produce timely results that are high quality and accurate
- Thinking that is analytical, inquiring, and critical
- Ability to deal with abstract concepts, systems, and ideas
- Self-discipline and organization
- Ability to consider all possibly related facts and potential problems
- Technical problem-solving and ingenuity while working within approved organizational systems and technology
- Intellectual confidence
Working Environment:
- Typical office environment with climate control and sufficient lighting, ergonomic desk/chairs
- Corporate Office located St. Louis, MO
- Flexible Work Schedule
Your Performance Will Be Measured On:
- Quality, style, and timeliness of reports
- Software tools and systems proficiency
- Inventory management
- Forecast accuracy
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Ability to communicate findings and recommendations
- Problem-solving to address challenges related to inventory, sales, and merchandising challenges
- Time management
- Stakeholder Feedback
Address
Build-A-Bear
Saint Louis, MO
63103
USA
Industry
Business
Posted date
Over a month ago
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