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.