Merchandising and Inventory Manager

Role Overview

• Ensure showroom floors feature the right products and current models across all locations
• Manage the lifecycle of displayed products, including replacing obsolete and discontinued items
• Analyze sales and profitability trends to ensure displays prioritize best-selling and highest-margin products
• Coordinate new product introductions, floor resets, and display transitions with manufacturers and internal teams
• Partner with sales and leadership teams to continuously improve product assortment and showroom presentation
• Oversee inventory investment and monitor inventory health across the organization
• Identify slow-moving, aged, and excess inventory and develop strategies to improve inventory turns
• Monitor inventory metrics and make recommendations that improve efficiency and profitability
• Oversee the Purchasing Coordinator and provide leadership and direction to ensure purchasing processes are executed accurately and efficiently
• Lead strategic purchasing decisions, including truckload opportunities and special buys that maximize profitability
• Monitor manufacturer price increases and buying opportunities to minimize cost exposure and maintain competitive pricing
• Communicate pricing changes, manufacturer programs, and promotional opportunities clearly and effectively to the sales team
• Build and maintain strong relationships with manufacturer partners and vendors
• Utilize advanced Excel skills to analyze sales, inventory, pricing, and profitability data
• Develop and maintain reports that support inventory planning, purchasing decisions, and merchandising strategies
• Use data and analytics to identify trends, uncover opportunities, and recommend solutions that improve business performance

Requirements

• Five or more years of experience in merchandising, purchasing, inventory management, category management, or a similar retail leadership role
• Appliance industry experience is preferred
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP, data analysis, and reporting
• Demonstrated success managing inventory investment and product assortments
• Strong analytical, financial, and problem-solving abilities
• Experience purchasing inventory and negotiating vendor programs and opportunities
• Prior supervisory or team leadership experience preferred
• Exceptional organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while balancing multiple priorities and adapting to changing business needs

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance