Sampling Strategy and Operations Associate

F. Schumacher & Co.•New York City, NY

4d•$70,000 - $80,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Sampling Strategy and Operations Associate About Schumacher 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. Role Overview The Opportunity: Drive Operations, Innovation, and Growth We are expanding our Sampling team—a core pillar of our business that fuels brand engagement and revenue growth. Sampling is more than just manufacturing and distribution; it is the gateway to our customers' creative process, influencing buying decisions and shaping trends. This role presents an exciting opportunity to manage sampling operations, optimizing efficiency and driving growth in one of our most essential business areas. As a Sampling Strategy and Operations Associate you will be at the intersection of strategy and operational excellence. You will work with cross-functional teams to manage sampling processes, unlock new opportunities, streamline our supply chain, and drive revenue growth. If you are passionate about using operations to make a real impact, this is the role for you.

Requirements

Education: Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Business, Project Management, Supply Chain or a related field.
Business Acumen: Understanding of supply chain principles, operations and e-commerce.
Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills: Strong critical thinking necessary. Ability to scope problems and map out path to resolve.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degrees are a plus.
Experience within luxury industry a plus.
Experience with BI/data visualization tools (Power BI) is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Sampling Operations: Coordinate initiatives related to sampling to address business needs.
Optimization & Innovation: Leverage data-driven decision-making to enhance efficiency, increase productivity, and drive revenue growth.
Launching New Locations: Coordinate sampling operations and planning for new locations, ensuring successful and impactful launches.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with teams across the organization—from supply chain to portfolio, sales and marketing—to develop solutions that drive business success.
Continuous Improvement: Identify and implement process enhancements that will future-proof our Sampling operations.