Merchandising Manager, Home Accessories

F. Schumacher & Co.•New York, NY

1d•$60,000 - $85,000•Hybrid

About The Position

F. Schumacher & Co. is an innovative interior design company that is disrupting the $150 billion-dollar global interior design industry. We are a technological leader on the design frontier, constantly pushing boundaries and striving for excellence. With over 500+ employees and growing, we are driven by a shared belief that design transforms life. We are dedicated to the mission of helping our customers “celebrate the feeling of home”. Schumacher designs and produces some of the most beautiful fabrics, wallcoverings, trims, furniture, and accessories in the world. Our portfolio of products is broad, but they are united by a passion for design, a thirst for what is next, an appreciation for what’s come before, a drive to make our products with enormous care and attention for detail. Schumacher is a globally recognized company with a myriad of showrooms both domestically and internationally. Our competitive advantage in the industry is the people. We believe that our employees are our most important assets. F. Schumacher & Co is deeply anchored in our company core values which are as follows: Preserve Our Entrepreneurial Spirit Take Ownership & Accountability Be Solutions-Oriented Demonstrate Courage Practice Adaptability Embrace Collaboration We empower our employees to live these values daily because we understand how it will positively impact the customer's journey. F. Schumacher & Co., also known as FSCO, is the parent company to many brands within our portfolio. This role is a part of the Business Development & Partnerships team. We are seeking a Merchandising Manager to own merchandising and inventory planning for our Design Shops, ensuring the retail assortment is thoughtfully curated, well-stocked, and positioned for growth as we expand locations across the U.S. This role combines buy planning, merchandising strategy, and vendor management, and is ideal for someone who pairs strong analytical skills with creative merchandising instincts in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.

Requirements

3-5 years of experience in merchandising or buying (home or lifestyle industry preferred)
Experience managing vendors, purchase orders, and inbound logistics
Experience with ERP, inventory, or ecommerce systems (Square, Great Plains / SalesPad)
Exceptional organizational skills and strong attention to detail
Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Experience with visual merchandising or store layouts
Interest in interior design, luxury retail, or start-up environments

Nice To Haves

Strong analytical skills paired with a passion for revenue growth, market expansion, and business strategy
Creative merchandising instincts balanced with data-driven decision-making
Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
Comfortable owning ambiguity and driving projects forward independently in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

Own buy planning and merchandising strategy: including demand forecasting, procurement schedules, and a merchandising calendar to keep buying and assortment decisions aligned with seasonal launches and business goals
Analyze sales performance, including sell-through and inventory turn, to inform assortment and reorder decisions across Design Shop locations
Manage inventory levels across Design Shop locations, including replenishment and new product buys
Place purchase orders, negotiate pricing and volume discounts, and manage vendor relationships in coordination with Finance and Logistics
Partner with Visual Merchandising and Branding on store layouts, product adjacencies, and display strategy; develop and maintain a merchandising style guide for consistent presentation across locations
Partner with Visual Merchandising and Space Planning on hot zones and in-store storytelling for new Design Shop location launches
Collaborate with local Design Shop teams on pop-ups, special retail activations, and biannual sales, including SKU lists, pricing, and coordination with Marketing and Events teams
Maintain the Design Shop website by launching new products and partnering with Branding and Art teams on quarterly homepage updates