Furniture Buyer

Jordan's Furniture • Taunton, MA

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About The Position

The Furniture Buyer is responsible for managing the merchandise assortment and driving the successful introduction of new products across multiple medium-sized product categories, such as upholstery and casegoods. This role plays a key part in product strategy, vendor relations, and category performance. The ideal candidate has a strong sense of style, attention to detail, and a strategic mindset to align product selections with consumer trends and business objectives. This hybrid position is located in Taunton, MA.

Requirements

• Requires Bachelor's Degree or related experience
• 5-8 years of related experience in the furniture industry
• Expert knowledge of assigned merchandise category
• Strong computer proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Ability to work collaboratively with all areas of the company
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Must be able to read and communicate effectively in English
• Must travel to all store locations on a frequent basis
• Travel to the furniture markets 2-4 times a year

Responsibilities

• Makes buying decision and has open to buy authority over a medium-size selection of product categories
• Determines stock pricing, FFO and markdown pricing
• Oversees planning and execution of merchandise placement
• Works with showroom design team to create vignettes and room scenes to optimize merchandise placement
• Ensures the allocation / replenishment strategies and processes are in place in order to maximize sales, gross margin, and turnover
• Manages vendor business portfolios, including negotiation and procedures
• Accompanies VP of Merchandising on showroom visits, recommends vendors
• Reviews success of previous orders to determine extent to which inventory should be replenished
• Researches new trends or advances in product lines to make appropriate buying decisions

Benefits

• Great Benefits - medical, dental, vision and more!
• Employee Discount
• Stability - we are a growing, stable company
• Unique Culture

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Furniture, Home Furnishings, Electronics, and Appliance Retailers
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree