Job Details

Overview

Scandinavian Designs - Dania Furniture is looking for a Buyer for furniture and interior goods with a flair for trendspotting and a passion for numbers. Location: This is a non-remote position and based in our Boise, ID HQ. Department: Buying. Position: Exempt/Salaried. Starting at $70,000 per year with room to grow.

What You Will Do

• Support a team that excels in buying, product and vendor management that drive and enhance the business.
• Develop and implement strategies for assortment needs to present to leadership and managers based on business and market trends.
• Continuously analyze product and sales performance for a variety of SKUs/categories to understand trends in the business to develop assortment additions and/or drops to maximize sales and profits.
• Work closely and partner with Vendors: negotiate pricing, MOQs, order terms, etc.; coordinate shipping schedules and container bookings to ensure timely delivery of purchase orders; and support new product introductions including opening order projections and display.
• Partner with various departments on product related education and operations ranging from Marketing, Accounting, Operations, IT, eCommerce, Distribution Centers, Showrooms, Logistics, Customer Experience, and the executive team on strategic imperatives for the business.
• Collaborate with the Accounting, IT and analytics teams on financial projections and implement strategic pricing strategies.
• Develop and acquire merchandise through foreign and domestic travel based on predefined goals.
• Determine and approve advertising proposals and projections for multimedia, in-store promotions and staff product education.
• Address customer reviews and feedback from general managers, store managers and front-of-house staff on quality issues and returns.
• Provide professional development and mentorship for one or more Assistant or Associate Buyers, including team performance management.
• Provide direction to creative for product copy execution and guide photography to best highlight product features.
• Perform other special projects or duties as required.

Who You Are

• Strong experience with domestic and international purchasing and buying from an operational and strategic perspective.
• Passionate about furniture with an eye for spotting trends in the marketplace.
• Proven ability to lead a team, with strong self-initiative; able to work independently or collaboratively with DCs and showrooms and meet tight deadlines.
• Loves products and trends and can translate them into merchandising.
• Willing to attend buying trips as needed and travel to stores when required.
• Actively seeks solutions to problems and seeks to streamline processes to optimize workflow.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present to leadership and other members of the organization.
• Owns all aspects of buying for products and team management.
• High level of competence with MS Office.
• Ability to work in a professional office environment and use standard office equipment.
• Prolonged sitting, standing, moderate reaching, and occasional lifting up to 30 lbs.
• Occasional overtime and weekend work and travel to other locations.
• Pre-employment background check and nondisclosure agreement required.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Business, 3 to 4 years of buying/merchandising or equivalent experience.

Benefits

Some benefits for full-time associates include health benefits with dental and vision, HSA option, PTO, 401k, great work-life balance, set days off, family-owned environment, tuition assistance, and more. Eligibility depends on scheduled hours.

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Company and Compliance

Our family business has 60+ years in the making, with 50+ furniture showrooms and 700+ employees across the U.S. We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from all backgrounds, orientations, expressions, and identities. Veterans are welcome; please submit DD214 or equivalent where applicable.

Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Purchasing and Supply Chain
• Industries: Furniture and Home Furnishings Manufacturing

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