Overview

Saenger Associates is proud to partner with one of the nation’s leading home furnishings retailers, a privately held Los Angeles-based company. With a strong presence in e-commerce and multiple retail showrooms across the western United States, our client is known for delivering quality, style, and innovation to their customers. Join a dynamic team dedicated to shaping the future of home furnishings!

The Role

We are seeking an experienced E-commerce Buyer to drive merchandising strategies and fuel growth for our client’s retail and online channels. In this pivotal role, you will develop multi-year business strategies, identify new product and category opportunities, and manage cross-functional efforts to enhance brand development, sales, and profitability across multiple departments. This is a hybrid role with a couple of days in the office per week.

Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Execution

- Define short- and long-term strategic direction across multiple departments; align teams to execute business plans and pursue growth opportunities.
- Develop and implement category and tactical plans to capitalize on trends and ensure cohesive product collections
- Approve strategic initiatives, financial and purchase plans, assortment strategies, and product standards for the division.
- Lead cross-functional and divisional meetings, ensuring alignment across Product Development, eCom, Inventory, Marketing, Sourcing, and Visual Merchandising.
- Collaborate with eCom and marketing to optimize website, Amazon marketplace presence, and social media strategies to drive growth and customer acquisition.




- Drive promotional and markdown strategies to maximize profitability.
- Present product concepts to executive leadership and seek collaborative feedback.

Market Awareness & Innovation

- Monitor competitive landscape and general trends through regular market visits and international travel for product inspiration and production review.
- Participate in company-wide strategic initiatives and steering committees.
- Manage, mentor, and develop direct report; define objectives, provide feedback, and evaluate performance.
- Lead succession planning, recruit and approve final candidates, and optimize team workflow and processes.

Qualifications

- 5+ years in merchandise assortment development; vertical brand experience preferred.
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
- 2+ years of people management experience with a proven ability to lead and inspire teams.
- Skilled in strategy development, OTB review, and team leadership.
- Strong systems proficiency and operational acumen; adept at balancing cross-functional priorities.
- Collaborative team player with excellent communication, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.
- Thrives in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments; eager to take on stretch projects and contribute meaningfully.

Compensation

Compensation: Very competitive base salary, bonus, benefits, and a great work environment.

Job Details

- Seniority level: Not Applicable
- Employment type: Full-time
- Job function: Purchasing and Product Management
- Industries: Furniture and Home Furnishings Manufacturing and Retail

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