Merchandise Allocator jobs in Saint Louis, MO

The Build-A-Bear Allocator will effectively allocate merchandise and balance inventory levels for all merchandise categories as assigned.

Responsibilities:

· New product allocation

· Allocate initial inventories for new products to stores that support defined launch goals

· Partner with planning and merchandise teams

· Leverage projected company sales volume and knowledge of store selling trends to assign volume grades by item

· Identify inventory needs to support three weeks of individual store sales

· Review store merchandise system to ensure stores have received all products shipped

· Store Inventory Replenishment

· Replenish individual store inventory levels based on system recommendation

· Use reports to identify and consider outliers

· Make adjustments as needed

· Allocate and balance inventory levels

· Ensure proper inventory levels are assigned by category

· Track shipments for on-time and accurate deliveries

· Manage communication regarding inventory and replenishment

Required Qualifications:

· 1-3 years experience in retail allocation and/or replenishment

· Proficiency with Aptos Allocation & Replenishment

· Advanced Microsoft Excel

· Retain math acumen

Preferred Qualifications:

· Three years of retail allocation and/or replenishment

· Proficiency with Aptos allocation and replenishment system

· Bachelor’s degree

Behavioral Traits for Success:

· Extreme attention to detail

· Comfortable working at a steady, even pace

· Feels a sense of accomplishment delivering high-quality results

· Willingness to follow established guidelines, processes, and rules

· Has a How-Can-I-Help attitude

· Technical problem-solving and ingenuity while working within approved organizational systems and technology

· Prefers working in a neat, organized matter

Working Environment:

· Typical office environment with climate control and sufficient lighting, ergonomic desk/chairs

· Corporate Office located St. Louis, MO

· Flexible work schedule

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 Be Measured On:

· Maintain a three-week inventory for all stores

· Allocation and balance of inventory levels by store, style, and merchandise category

· Ability to use projected sales volumes and trends by store to assign volume grades by item

· Ability to leverage data in decision-making

· Leveraging partnerships with planners and merchants to understand store needs

· Communication between the warehouse, stores, and other BAB partners

· Exercising good judgment on when to escalate issues

· Leveraging technology to meet inventory needs

· 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.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: Hybrid remote in St. Louis, MO 63103