ASSISTANT BUYER - APPLIANCES - HYBRID/TAMARAC, FL CORPORATE OFFICE

Who We Are…

With over 50 years of experience, and several CITY Furniture and Ashley HomeStore showrooms and distribution centers throughout Florida, CITY Furniture continues to be recognized as a top furniture company in South Florida and nationwide. By joining CITY Furniture, you become part of a family-spirited organization that is focused on you! With planned local growth, plus growth in new markets over the next several years, the CITY Furniture team is excited about the future. Join our fun, family-spirited team to build a long-lasting career at a company that will continue to challenge, develop, and appreciate its Associates. Click Here to watch our Company video!

Our Vision is to be the ultimate furniture and mattress store.

Our Purpose is to enrich people’s lives and make the world a better place.

Our Mission is to provide quality home furnishings, at excellent values, in an exciting and fun environment.

Our Values: Mutual Trust & Respect | Continuous Improvement | Entrepreneurial Spirit | Customer Focus | Teamwork | Giving Back

What This Role Is…

The Assistant Buyer – Appliances supports the Director of Merchandising in executing the appliance assortment strategy across retail and eCommerce channels. This role is responsible for helping manage pricing, promotions, inventory levels, product information, and vendor coordination to ensure the appliance category performs against sales, margin, and inventory goals.

The Assistant Buyer - Appliances will play a key role in the day-to-day operations of the appliance business—supporting assortment execution, maintaining product data, assisting with promotional planning, and analyzing performance metrics. While the Director of Merchandising leads product assortment decisions, this role ensures those decisions are implemented effectively across systems, stores, and marketing channels.

This position requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and cross-functional collaboration with marketing, planning, supply chain, eCommerce, and vendor partners.

Your contributions will ensure the success of the Merchandising Department at CITY Furniture.

Position Title: Assistant Buyer - Appliances

Reports To: Vice President of Merchandising

Location: Hybrid/ Tamarac Corporate Office

Department/Sub-Department: Merchandising/CITY Merch

Salary: Starting at $70,000

What You’ll Do…

As an Assistant Buyer of Appliances, your primary responsibilities will be:

• Merchandising Support
  • Support the Director of Merchandising in executing the appliance assortment strategy.
  • Assist with SKU setup, product lifecycle management, and assortment maintenance across systems.
  • Maintain accurate product attributes, specifications, pricing, and vendor information.
  • Prepare assortment reviews, product performance reports, and category analysis.
  • Support new product launches and ensure proper execution across stores and digital platforms.
  Track competitive assortments and pricing trends in the appliance market.
  
• Pricing & Promotion Management
  • Support promotional planning and execution including seasonal events, vendor programs, and clearance activity.
  • Analyze promotional performance and provide insights to improve sales and margin.
  Monitor MAP compliance and competitive price positioning.
  
• Inventory & Supply Chain Coordination
  • Monitor inventory levels and assist with replenishment planning to ensure optimal stock levels.
  • Partner with planning and supply chain teams to track open orders, shipments, and lead times.
  • Identify potential inventory risks or opportunities and communicate recommendations to leadership.
  Support inventory strategies including new product introductions, lifecycle management, and clearance planning.
  
• Marketing & Product Content
  • Collaborate with marketing and eCommerce teams to ensure product listings are accurate and complete.
  • Assist with product content including specifications, features, images, and merchandising copy.
  • Support marketing initiatives such as promotions, product launches, and category campaigns.
  • Ensure alignment between merchandising strategy and marketing messaging.
  
  

Additional duties and responsibilities as an Assistant Buyer - Appliances:

• Vendor & Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Maintain strong working relationships with appliance vendors and brand partners.
  • Assist in coordinating vendor promotions, product launches, and training opportunities.
  • Partner with store operations and training teams to ensure product knowledge and merchandising standards are communicated.
  • Support preparation for vendor meetings and business reviews.

What We’re Looking For…

Competencies and Job Specific Skills

• Effective communication – Verbal & Written
• Identifying and solving problems
• Project/ goal management
• Analytical ability
• Attention to detail
• Relationship management
• Strategic thinking
• Continuous Improvement

What’s Required…

• Education & Work Experience:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Merchandising, Marketing, or related field
  • 1–3 years of experience in merchandising, buying, retail planning, or related field
  • Strong analytical and organizational skills
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced retail environment
  • Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
• Work Environment & Schedule:
  • Monday through Friday
  • Occasional late nights and weekends may be required to attend markets.
  • 10% of Travel
• Physical Requirements:
  • Prolonged sitting, standing, walking
• Technology Requirements:
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office Programs (i.e. Excel, Word, and Outlook, etc.)
  • Advanced Excel skills (data analysis, reporting, pricing updates)
  • Google Suite (i.e. Docs, Sheets, Slides, etc.)
• Certifications / Licenses
  • Valid Florida Driver's License

What Benefits You’ll Receive…

• Competitive and Transparent Compensation
• • Visibility into all Associate-level pay ranges within your department
  • Opportunity for performance-based and profit sharing bonuses
• Associate Well-being
• • Workforce and Demand Planning for Leveled Workload
  • Paid Vacation & Sick Time
  • Paid Parental leave
  • Opportunity for Flexible Work Environment and Schedule (varies by department and role)
  • Community involvement and volunteer opportunities
• Health Benefits
• • Free virtual healthcare services (for Associates enrolled in our medical plans)
  • Medical options include Employer-funded HSA options
  • Vision to support your eye health and well-being
  • 100% Employer-paid Dental option available to all Associate
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Life & Disability Insurance 100% employer-sponsored options
  • Voluntary Insurance (Accident, Hospital, Critical Care, etc.)
• Retirement Benefits
• • 401(k) - once enrolled, Associates are 100% vested with discretionary Company Match
  • Roth 401K Option
  • Financial Wellness webinars
• Growth Opportunities
• • 90% Promote from Within
  • Access to various training for professional development
  • Individual Development Plan (IDP) (varies by department)
• Associate Purchase Discount Program
• And so much more….

Are Your Excited?…

Here are your next steps:

• Apply
• • Submit your application and resume
• Application Review
• • A CITY Furniture Recruiter will carefully review your qualifications
• Virtual Interview
• • Complete your short video interview with our AI Virtual Assistant, Zara
• Recruiter Review
• • Your interview will be reviewed by a recruiter
• Recruiter Follow up
• • A recruiter will contact you by phone to discuss next steps and answer any questions you may have
• Hiring Manager Interview
• • Meet with the hiring manager for an in-person interview
  
  

CITY Furniture, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We recruit, hire, train, and promote individuals in all job titles without regard to age, race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, or status as a covered veteran or any other status protected by federal, state or local law. At CITY Furniture, Inc. we are committed to a fair and equitable workplace where everyone is a respected and a valued member of the team.