Darvin is Chicagoland's largest furniture & mattress store and with more than 100 years in business, it offers a very secure foundation for all of its employees. A Top-100 furniture retailer in the U.S., Darvin is an Employee-Owned company where team members enjoy an active role in the business' ongoing success. If this kind of return on your career investment sounds interesting, then you are the perfect fit for our Case goods Buyer or Assistant Case goods Buyer positions.

Job description

Assistant Buyer of Case Goods

This is a position for an Assistant Buyer of case goods with some experience, preferably in furniture buying, that wants to work with a fast growing and very popular Midwest Furniture Store! This is an excellent opportunity to grow within our employee owned company.

We have an excellent standing in our area as one of the region’s best furniture retailers, and the reputation as one of the best employers to go with it! If you’re looking for a change that includes working for a company with an excellent reputation, generous benefits and perks, and a friendly and fun work environment, maybe this is it!

The Assistant Case Goods Buyer’s job will include, but will not be limited to:

· Attending the furniture markets to participate in selecting wood furniture groupings

· Creating purchase orders, confirm negotiated pricing, calculate freight, compare to price and selling price of each item. Work with management to confirm margins. Calculate cubes on container goods to fill containers. Work with the management team to confirm quantities on domestic goods.

· Ensuring the case goods are selected and ordered on time to ensure inventory is available for sales events. Work with vendors to ensure new product lines are arriving on time and orders are complete, so they can be on display in the show room for advertised sales.

· Reviewing reports for all case goods inventory lines. Create transfers for the selected products. Work with the visual display department to ensure case goods is placed on the showroom floor on time to maximize sales.

· Confirming the selected items on display are accurately priced and tagged. Monitor the sales activity and reorder when needed. Select case goods from existing inventory, to include in the sales events as well. Keep sales management informed of inventory levels.

· Teaming up with other members of the merchandising management team to select accents and accessories, as well as upholstery, outlet, and more

· Re-order buying to maintain stock levels to ensure increased sales. Ensure the accuracy of the calculation of the orders, that containers are filled, and confirm shipping dates of orders.

· Ensuring that billing is accurate and resolving any discrepancies.

· Proofreading advertisements for accuracy.

· Monitoring discontinued items. Determine markdowns of floor items and ensure appropriate staff members are kept informed.

· Participating in selecting items to include on the website for featured sales and clearance items.

· This is a hands-on position, participating in every aspect of the purchasing process of upholstery.

Applicant qualifications

· 2+ years of experience in purchasing, furniture or case goods preferred.

· 2+ years of Reorder buying experience preferred

· A happy, professional disposition

· Excellent math aptitude and analytical skills.

· Ability to travel to attend markets up to six times a year.

· Solid experience in entering and understanding Purchase Orders.

· Competency in using Excel Spreadsheets.

· Knowledge of Storis preferred.

· Ability to work independently and within a team.

Benefits

If you share our values and possess the minimum experience, please apply today. We offer an enthusiastic work environment, career advancement opportunities, and an exceptional benefits package that includes:

· Competitive base salary

· Stock ownership

· Excellent benefits package for full-time associates that includes:

· Outstanding medical, vision, and dental insurance

· Disability and life insurance at no cost

· Wellness Program at no cost

· 401(k) retirement plan with company match

· Paid vacations and personal days

· Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for family at no cost

· Flexible Spending Accounts, and more

· Liberal merchandise discounts

Don’t miss an opportunity to begin your career with an iconic Chicagoland business. Apply online, or in person at:

DARVIN FURNITURE

15400 S. LaGrange Road

Orland Park, IL 60462

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $19.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Orland Park, IL 60462: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Purchasing: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: One location

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