Case Goods Buyer or Assistant Case Goods Buyer

• Attending the furniture markets to participate in selecting wood furniture

  groupings

• Creating purchase orders, confirm negotiated pricing, calculate freight, compare

  to price and selling price of each item. Work with management to confirm

  margins. Calculate cubes on container goods to fill containers. Work with the

  management team to confirm quantities on domestic goods.

• Ensuring the case goods are selected and ordered on time to ensure inventory is

  available for sales events. Work with vendors to ensure new product lines are

  arriving on time and orders are complete, so they can be on display in the show

  room for advertised sales.

• Reviewing reports for all case goods inventory lines. Create transfers for the

  selected products. Work with the visual display department to ensure case goods

  is placed on the showroom floor on time to maximize sales.

• Confirming the selected items on display are accurately priced and tagged.

  Monitor the sales activity and reorder when needed. Select case goods from

  existing inventory, to include in the sales events as well. Keep sales

  management informed of inventory levels.

• Teaming up with other members of the merchandising management team to

  select accents and accessories, as well as upholstery, outlet, and more

• Re-order buying to maintain stock levels to ensure increased sales. Ensure the

  accuracy of the calculation of the orders, that containers are filled, and confirm

  shipping dates of orders.

• Ensuring that billing is accurate and resolving any discrepancies.

• Proofreading advertisements for accuracy.

• Monitoring discontinued items. Determine markdowns of floor items and ensure

  appropriate staff members are kept informed.

• Participating in selecting items to include on the website for featured sales and

  clearance items.

This is a hands-on position, participating in every aspect of the purchasing

process of upholstery.

• 3+ years of experience in purchasing furniture, case goods preferred.

• 3+ years of Reorder buying experience preferred

• A happy, professional disposition

• Excellent math aptitude and analytical skills.

• Ability to travel to attend markets up to six times a year.

• Solid experience in entering and understanding Purchase Orders.

• Competency in using Excel Spreadsheets.

• Knowledge of Storis preferred.

Ability to work independently and within a team.

• Competitive base salary

• Stock ownership

• Excellent benefits package for full-time associates that includes:

• Outstanding medical, vision, and dental insurance

• Disability and life insurance at no cost

• Wellness Program at no cost

• 401(k) retirement plan with company match

• Paid vacations and personal days

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for family at no cost

• Flexible Spending Accounts, and more

Liberal merchandise discounts