Merchandise Assistant

Raymour & Flanigan Furniture and Mattresses • Town of Clay, NY

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Merchandising Assistant of Case Goods supports and partners with the Category Manager across Bedroom and Dining Room furniture categories. The role contributes to buying, product development, forecasting, and pricing decisions for 150 showrooms and an e-commerce platform. The position suits someone interested in furniture who can combine analytical and creative thinking to manage an evolving product lineup and identify sales growth opportunities.

This role works full time in the office at Raymour & Flanigan’s Field Support Center in Liverpool, New York. The company supports a drug- and smoke-free work environment. Visa sponsorship is not available; candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future sponsorship.

Requirements

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and AI platforms.
• Exceptional attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Competence in day-to-day administrative responsibilities.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to improve processes and solve problems effectively and promptly.
• Flexibility to handle changing responsibilities and priorities.
• Authorization to work in the U.S. without visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Interest in learning about the furniture industry and identifying relevant trends.

Responsibilities

• Multitask across categories and priorities, take on varied responsibilities, and meet deadlines.
• Lead work within the NetSuite ERP system and Collection Extension Program, including SKU creation, maintenance, and communication.
• Oversee the sample process, from obtaining SKU details from vendors through product arrival for quality review and purchase order placement, and coordinate with the photo studio.
• Serve as the point of contact for approval of costs on purchase orders and invoices, and maintain retail and promotional pricing.
• Track arrival dates for new collection launches and ensure approved online and in-showroom marketing materials launch in tandem.
• Collaborate with internal cross-functional partners, including Marketing, Supply Chain, Quality Control, Logistics, E-commerce, and Leadership, as well as outside vendors.
• Provide product and process knowledge to the company’s Northeast showrooms.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed