Furniture Merchandise Manager

Merchandising Manager

This individual will play a key role in the overall merchandising strategy for MOR Furniture, driving product assortment, vendor partnerships, pricing strategies, and margin optimization. This role will work closely with marketing, e-commerce, operations, and supply chain to deliver a cohesive customer experience and profitable growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute merchandising strategy aligned with company growth objectives.
• Lead assortment planning, product lifecycle management, and seasonal line reviews.
• Drive vendor negotiations, sourcing initiatives, and margin optimization.
• Partner with marketing & e-commerce teams to ensure consistent product storytelling and promotions.
• Monitor merchandising analytics, competitive benchmarking, and consumer insights.
• Collaborate with supply chain on inventory planning and demand forecasting.
• Provide regular merchandising performance reports to executive leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Merchandising, Marketing, or related field (MBA preferred).
• 5+ years of merchandising experience in furniture, home furnishings, or consumer goods retail.
• Have experience and skills related to visual display in retail stores.
• Proven track record in vendor negotiations and assortment strategy.
• Strong analytical, financial, and presentation skills.
• Experience in omnichannel retail environment (e-commerce + brick & mortar).
• Strategic thinking with executional discipline.
• Cross-functional collaboration and influence skills.
• Talent development.
• Results-driven, with a balance of creativity and operational rigor.