Morris Furniture Co.,INC.
ASSISTANT BUYER
Our Values:
At Morris Furniture Company, our values represent our distinctive core beliefs-the Morris way of doing business. Our Mission is "Making Homes Great" and we bring our mission to life through our values of: Professionalism, Quality, Ownership, Collaboration, Integrity and Fun!
Purpose:
The Assistant Buyer plays a key role in supporting the strategic growth and market share of our product categories. This position contributes to product selection, inventory management, and sales strategies that position Morris Furniture as a premier destination for home furnishings. Through market research, vendor partnerships, and cross-departmental collaboration, the Assistant Buyer helps build a compelling and profitable product assortment that meets customer needs and drives business growth.
General Description of duties:
This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.
Product Selection and Assortment Planning Analyze market trends, customer preferences, and sales data to identify opportunities. Contribute to curating a compelling product mix that aligns with business objectives. Inventory Management Monitor stock levels, sell-through, and turn rates. Support efforts to maintain optimal inventory balance across product lines. Vendor Relationships Prepare for vendor meetings and negotiations. Help foster and maintain strong supplier partnerships. Pricing and Margin Management Assist in setting competitive pricing that supports profitability. Contribute to achieving margin and financial performance targets. Sales and Promotion Planning Partner with the marketing team on promotional strategies. Identify opportunities for special buys or promotions. Performance Analysis and Reporting Track and analyze key performance metrics (e.g., sell-through rates, GMROI). Prepare regular performance updates for leadership. Cross-functional Collaboration Work closely with operations, marketing, and store teams. Support smooth execution of product launches and promotions. Market Intelligence and Competitive Analysis Stay current on industry trends and competitor activity. Conduct store visits and competitive shopping to gather insights. Quality Control and Customer Satisfaction Help monitor product quality and escalate issues promptly. Review customer feedback to inform future buying decisions. Forecasting and Demand Planning Contribute to sales and inventory projections. Adjust plans based on market conditions and business performance. Qualifications: Ability to manage multiple high-priority assignments simultaneously. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities. Collaborative team player with strong cross-functional relationship skills. Experience in home furnishings or related retail sectors. Familiarity with inventory management systems. Understanding of key financial metrics in retail. Ability to travel to company showrooms. Ability to travel out of state to furniture markets (6 times/year). Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Business, Merchandising, or related field. 1-3 years of experience in retail, merchandising, or related field. Experience in a professional merchandising department. Experience in a retail purchasing environment a plus.
Work Requirements:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit, bend, crouch, crawl, climb, use hands to finger, talk and hear. Specific visual abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision and the ability to adjust focus. Employee is regularly required to lift, push, pull and/or move up to 100 pounds.
Our Values:
At Morris Furniture Company, our values represent our distinctive core beliefs-the Morris way of doing business. Our Mission is "Making Homes Great" and we bring our mission to life through our values of: Professionalism, Quality, Ownership, Collaboration, Integrity and Fun!
Purpose:
The Assistant Buyer plays a key role in supporting the strategic growth and market share of our product categories. This position contributes to product selection, inventory management, and sales strategies that position Morris Furniture as a premier destination for home furnishings. Through market research, vendor partnerships, and cross-departmental collaboration, the Assistant Buyer helps build a compelling and profitable product assortment that meets customer needs and drives business growth.
General Description of duties:
This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.
Product Selection and Assortment Planning Analyze market trends, customer preferences, and sales data to identify opportunities. Contribute to curating a compelling product mix that aligns with business objectives. Inventory Management Monitor stock levels, sell-through, and turn rates. Support efforts to maintain optimal inventory balance across product lines. Vendor Relationships Prepare for vendor meetings and negotiations. Help foster and maintain strong supplier partnerships. Pricing and Margin Management Assist in setting competitive pricing that supports profitability. Contribute to achieving margin and financial performance targets. Sales and Promotion Planning Partner with the marketing team on promotional strategies. Identify opportunities for special buys or promotions. Performance Analysis and Reporting Track and analyze key performance metrics (e.g., sell-through rates, GMROI). Prepare regular performance updates for leadership. Cross-functional Collaboration Work closely with operations, marketing, and store teams. Support smooth execution of product launches and promotions. Market Intelligence and Competitive Analysis Stay current on industry trends and competitor activity. Conduct store visits and competitive shopping to gather insights. Quality Control and Customer Satisfaction Help monitor product quality and escalate issues promptly. Review customer feedback to inform future buying decisions. Forecasting and Demand Planning Contribute to sales and inventory projections. Adjust plans based on market conditions and business performance. Qualifications: Ability to manage multiple high-priority assignments simultaneously. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities. Collaborative team player with strong cross-functional relationship skills. Experience in home furnishings or related retail sectors. Familiarity with inventory management systems. Understanding of key financial metrics in retail. Ability to travel to company showrooms. Ability to travel out of state to furniture markets (6 times/year). Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Business, Merchandising, or related field. 1-3 years of experience in retail, merchandising, or related field. Experience in a professional merchandising department. Experience in a retail purchasing environment a plus.
Work Requirements:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit, bend, crouch, crawl, climb, use hands to finger, talk and hear. Specific visual abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision and the ability to adjust focus. Employee is regularly required to lift, push, pull and/or move up to 100 pounds.