Merchandising Manager, Home Accessories

About Schumacher

F. Schumacher & Co. is an innovative interior design company that is disrupting the $150 billion-dollar global interior design industry. We are a technological leader on the design frontier, constantly pushing boundaries and striving for excellence. With over 500+ employees and growing, we are driven by a shared belief that design transforms life. We are dedicated to the mission of helping our customers “celebrate the feeling of home”. Schumacher designs and produces some of the most beautiful fabrics, wallcoverings, trims, furniture, and accessories in the world. Our portfolio of products is broad, but they are united by a passion for design, a thirst for what is next, an appreciation for what’s come before, a drive to make our products with enormous care and attention for detail. Schumacher is a globally recognized company with a myriad of showrooms both domestically and internationally.

Our competitive advantage in the industry is the people. We believe that our employees are our most important assets. F. Schumacher & Co is deeply anchored in our company core values which are as follows:

Preserve Our Entrepreneurial Spirit

Take Ownership & Accountability

Be Solutions-Oriented

Demonstrate Courage

Practice Adaptability

Embrace Collaboration

We empower our employees to live these values daily because we understand how it will positively impact the customer's journey. F. Schumacher & Co., also known as FSCO, is the parent company to many brands within our portfolio. This role is a part of the Business Development & Partnerships team.

Role Overview

We are seeking a Merchandising Manager to own merchandising and inventory planning for our Design Shops, ensuring the retail assortment is thoughtfully curated, well-stocked, and positioned for growth as we expand locations across the U.S. This role combines buy planning, merchandising strategy, and vendor management, and is ideal for someone who pairs strong analytical skills with creative merchandising instincts in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.

Responsibilities

Own buy planning and merchandising strategy: including demand forecasting, procurement schedules, and a merchandising calendar to keep buying and assortment decisions aligned with seasonal launches and business goals

Analyze sales performance, including sell-through and inventory turn, to inform assortment and reorder decisions across Design Shop locations

Manage inventory levels across Design Shop locations, including replenishment and new product buys

Place purchase orders, negotiate pricing and volume discounts, and manage vendor relationships in coordination with Finance and Logistics

Partner with Visual Merchandising and Branding on store layouts, product adjacencies, and display strategy; develop and maintain a merchandising style guide for consistent presentation across locations

Partner with Visual Merchandising and Space Planning on hot zones and in-store storytelling for new Design Shop location launches

Collaborate with local Design Shop teams on pop-ups, special retail activations, and biannual sales, including SKU lists, pricing, and coordination with Marketing and Events teams

Maintain the Design Shop website by launching new products and partnering with Branding and Art teams on quarterly homepage updates

Qualifications:

3-5 years of experience in merchandising or buying (home or lifestyle industry preferred)

Experience managing vendors, purchase orders, and inbound logistics

Experience with ERP, inventory, or ecommerce systems (Square, Great Plains / SalesPad)

Exceptional organizational skills and strong attention to detail

Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Experience with visual merchandising or store layouts

Interest in interior design, luxury retail, or start-up environments

Success Factors

Strong analytical skills paired with a passion for revenue growth, market expansion, and business strategy

Creative merchandising instincts balanced with data-driven decision-making

Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills

Comfortable owning ambiguity and driving projects forward independently in a fast-paced environment

Work Environment

Hybrid role, with a minimum of 3 days per week in-person at our SoHo corporate office

Some travel to Design Shop locations may be required to support new location installs

Benefits Package

Your well-being is our top priority. Our benefits and total compensation are designed for the whole person, caring for both you and your family.

Wealth Benefits:

Competitive Salary

Corporate Annual Profit Sharing

401K Plan

Health Benefits:

Dental Coverage

Medical Coverage

Prescription Drug Plan

Vision Coverage

Health Savings Account (HSA)

TELADOC

Other Benefits:

20 Days Paid Time Off (PTO)

10 Company Holidays

Bereavement Leave

Life Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

AFLAC Plans (Accident and Critical Illness Plans)

Pet Insurance

Short-Term Disability (STD)

Long Term Disability (LTD)

Parental Medical Leave

Child Bonding Leave

Employee Discount

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity, inclusion, and equality in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, age, national origin, religion, physical and mental disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/assignment, citizenship, pregnancy or maternity, protected veteran status, or any other status prohibited by applicable national, federal, state or local law.

Salary Range

$60,000 — $85,000 USD