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. We are seeking a strategic and inspirational Merchandise Coordinator to join our dynamic team.

The Merchandise Coordinator will play a vital role in supporting and facilitating the implementation of the merchandise assortment, product setup processes, and procurement activities within our Global Merchandising Department. This role encompasses the management of critical tasks that underpin various facets of our business across multiple channels. Successful execution of this position necessitates close collaboration with cross-functional teams both within and outside our organization.

Responsibilities:

• Assisting in executing merchandising functions, such as product assortment, pricing, lifecycle management, and procurement.
• Reviewing sales and market trends, providing support to the merchandising team through reporting and product lifecycle analytics.
• Maintaining meticulous attention to detail, ensuring accuracy and follow-through in all tasks.
• Collaborating with Merchants to assist in creating specialty store assortments.
• Partnering with Merchants and other internal or external stakeholders on BAB sound selection and launches.
• Ensuring the accuracy of sound offerings to support overall product assortments.
• Taking ownership of special projects as assigned.
• Creating photography shoot lists for signature looks within the product assortment.
• Managing reporting for quarterly Product Downloads.
• Being responsible for tracking deadlines and ensuring timely completion of tasks.
• Proficiently gathering information, methodically analyzing situations from start to finish, and efficiently communicating with partners.
• Receiving training in item set-up and purchase order creation to provide departmental support as needed.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree
• A minimum of 1 year of previous merchandising experience required, 2-3 years previous buying/merchandising experience and/or related merchandising experience required.

Behavioral Traits for Success:

• Factual and disciplined approach
• High standards of quality and accuracy
• Ability to work at a somewhat faster-than-average pace
• Cooperative

Working Environment:

• Typical office environment with climate control and sufficient lighting, ergonomic desk/chairs
• Corporate Office located St. Louis, MO
• Hybrid

Corporate Standards:

• Transparent communication - explain your methods, how data is used and applied.
• Available and willing to address concerns and questions.
• Trust your teammates and work together to achieve common goals. Seek the opinions of others. Take accountability for your actions.
• Acknowledge success, recognize individual and team contributions, and have fun along the way.

Your Performance Will Measured On:

• Accurate and timely work completion
• Effective use of data & analytics
• Clear & open communication within all projects
• Stakeholder Feedback

This description is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent an expressed or implied contract of employment, nor does it alter your at-will employment, and Build-A-Bear, Inc. reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as may deem appropriate.