Assistant Buyer, Furniture & Lighting

Assistant Buyer, Furniture & Lighting

The Assistant Buyer supports the Furniture & Lighting buying team through day-to-day operational execution, product management, and cross-functional coordination. This role plays a critical part in maintaining accurate product information, managing purchase orders, supporting vendor communication, and ensuring seasonal assortments are executed efficiently.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, adaptable, and passionate about home design and merchandising. This individual thrives in a fast-paced environment, manages multiple priorities effectively, and enjoys both analytical and operational responsibilities.

Founded in 2014, Studio McGee, Inc. is one of the fastest growing home design brands in America. Our journey began with a thriving interiors business that focused on approachable, yet aspirational design. By leveraging the power of digital communities, we were able to expand our footprint in the interior design industry through an unconventional approach that connected us with our consumers. We continued to carry that forward-thinking attitude into the launch of our retail business, McGee & Co., which anchors the operational and revenue growth of our company. Our licensing partnerships allow us to further expand our design voice beyond our own collection. From a multi-year partnership with Target to an Emmy-nominated Netflix Series and a NY Times Best-Selling book, Studio McGee's passion is to empower people to design with an approachability that enhances their daily life and elevates their every day. Whether following us on social media or becoming part of our company, we invite you to join us on our mission to Make Life Beautiful.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain and update product information across internal systems, including pricing, product costs, availability, and MAP policies
• Support purchase order management through PO creation, revisions, tracking, maintenance, cancellations, and vendor setup
• Research and resolve discrepancies related to purchase orders, invoices, product information, and vendor communication
• Coordinate closely with fulfillment, operations, and vendor partners regarding PO receiving, shipping updates, RTVs, quality issues, and seasonal launches
• Assist with assortment setup and product data management to support accurate and timely product launches
• Build and maintain positive vendor relationships while supporting communication related to timelines, product updates, and order management
• Prepare reporting and competitive analysis related to market trends, promotions, and assortment activity for the merchandising team
• Support Buying team with operational tasks, project coordination, and execution of merchandising initiatives
• Maintain strong organization and accuracy across multiple projects, timelines, and systems in a fast-paced environment

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree or equivalent professional experience preferred
• 12 years of experience in retail buying, merchandising, planning, or a related field
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and PowerPoint
• Excellent organizational, time management, and multitasking skills
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to prioritize deadlines and adapt to changing business needs
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Self-motivated with a collaborative and solution-oriented mindset
• Experience with NetSuite, Shopify, and/or retail systems preferred

Benefits:

• Beautiful office space with hybrid flexibility
• Competitive compensation + bonuses
• Comprehensive health benefits (medical, dental, vision, hospital indemnity, accident, pet)
• Open PTO and company paid holidays
• 401k Employer match - 100% of deferrals up to 4% of compensation
• Exclusive 50% off Team Member discount at mcgeeandco.com + access to Team Member warehouse sales
• Opportunity to be a part of a vibrant, inclusive, and innovative team

McGee is proud to be an equal opportunity employer - we see the beauty of celebrating our teams' differences, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. Together we Make Life Beautiful.