Do you have a keen eye for trends, excellent negotiation skills and a passion for driving sales? Jordan's Furniture is seeking a Sr. Merchandise Buyer to join their dynamic team to play a pivotal role in shaping our product offerings. In this position you will manage merchandise assortment and new product introduction for multiple large product categories (upholstery, casegoods, etc). In addition, you will manage and coach junior buyers in product selection, negotiation, vendor relationships, and overall merchandising strategy execution. This position is located on-site at our Corporate Office located in East Taunton, MA with occasional travel required.
Why you will love this job.
Team atmosphere - We're all family here!
Manage the pulse of industry trends and innovations.
Influence product assortment through creative and personal taste.
Why you will love Jordan's Furniture.
Stability- we are a growing, stable company
Great Benefits - medical, dental, vision and more!
Unique Culture
Employee Discount
What we trust you to do:
Makes buying decisions and has open to buy authority over a large 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
Provides mentorship to other Buyer roles
Must travel to all store locations on an as needed basis
Travel to the furniture markets 2-4 times a year
Who you are:
Requires Bachelor's Degree or related experience
8+ years of related experience in the furniture and/or retail industry
Expert knowledge of assigned merchandise category
Strong computer proficiency in Microsoft Office
Ability to work collaboratively across all areas of the company
Strong oral and written communication skills
Must be able to read and communicate effectively in English
Jordan's prides itself on having a strong, loyal J-Team. We recognize we are 'One Team, One Goal' working together to continue to strengthen Jordan's place in the market and as an employer of choice. We know that you are here to support your family and we are here to support you! If this speaks to you, then it's time to talk.
Jordan's Furniture is an Equal Opportunity Employer.