At National Business Furniture (NBF), we believe in the power that inspiring spaces can have to help people achieve big things. We have worked with hundreds of thousands of businesses across the country - from startups to Fortune 500 companies - to equip their workspaces with beautiful, comfortable, and functional furniture for nearly 50 years. Named one of the 2023 Top Places to Work in Southeast, WI by Top Workplaces and the Journal Sentinel.
We're presenting an exciting opportunity for a Sr. Manager of Merchandising Operations in Milwaukee WI. This role is critical in executing operational activities aligned with our Merchandise Strategy, playing a key part in the overall success of NBF. This person will work cross-functionally across all NBF departments to ensure seamless execution and alignment.
Here's a General Overview of What You'll be Doing:
Pricing Strategy & Execution:
Build and maintain strong relationships with the Category Management team
Conduct financial analysis and synthesize data to support strategic recommendations
Implement pricing strategies across all channels and monitor competitive movements
Drive margin management through leading clearance processes and staying updated on factors that impact cost structures (e.g., tariffs, warehouse costs, discounting) in order to build models and recommendations
Create workflows and templates to streamline processes and ensure effective communication of complex ideas to senior leadership
Database Governance & Integration:
Lead the team in improving data governance and enhancing product data quality
Establish frameworks to enhance compliance, data quality, SEO, customer experience, and order conversion
Drive continuous improvement in the NBF PIM system to increase efficiencies and automate workflows
Collaborate with senior leadership on high-priority projects and transform strategies into actionable plans
Analytics & Business Intelligence:
Lead the creation of weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports on vendor/category/product performance, sales & intake, profitability & productivity, and inventory
Build Power BI dashboards to support merchandising activities and provide data-driven insights for decision-making
Operational Alignment:
Develop and manage new product launch calendars
Identify milestones, schedule meetings, and ensure timely execution of new product launches across teams (e.g., eCommerce, Marketing, Inventory, Sales)
Create Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and training manuals for future hires
What We're Looking For:
6+ years of experience in Merchandising, Buying, Planning, Price Management, Finance or related fields with an omni-channel retailer or e-commerce-led business
4+ years of experience in people management
Strong process-oriented mindset with experience in creating and maintaining SOPs
Proficiency in Excel, Power BI, and other business analysis tools. SQL, knowledge is a plus
A drive for continuous improvement and the ability to challenge the status quo
Exceptional attention to detail and ability to see the big picture
Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate across departments
A confident and forthright leader
We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.
If you need any assistance seeking a job opportunity at National Business Furniture or if you need reasonable accommodation with the application process, please call (800) 558-1010 or contact us at HR@NBF.com.