Furniture Merchandise Buyer and Inventory Manager

TAPP Workforce Solutions Inc.; Barrie; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A national furniture retailer is seeking an experienced Furniture Merchandise Buyer and Inventory Manager to lead product selection and inventory planning. The ideal candidate has 3-5 years of experience in the furniture industry, strong vendor negotiation skills, and is proficient with Excel. This full-time position is located onsite in Barrie, Ontario, offering a competitive salary and benefits.

Benefits

Dental care

Casual dress environment

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-5 years of buying experience in the furniture or mattress industry.
• Strong vendor negotiation skills required.
• Proficiency with Excel and inventory tools is a must.

Responsibilities

• Identify and evaluate vendors and products that align with company needs.
• Negotiate pricing, terms, and fulfillment schedules.
• Monitor inventory levels across locations to avoid stockouts.

Skills

Vendor negotiation skills

Inventory planning

Data analysis

Proficiency with Excel

Communication skills

Tools

ERP systems

Forecasting systems

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Furniture Merchandise Buyer and Inventory Manager

Location : Barrie, ON | On-site | $70,000-$80,000

Job Type : Full-time | Permanent | Monday to Friday

Compensation : $70,000-$80,000 per year + Benefits

Benefits : Dental care, casual dress environment

Location : On-site in Barrie, ON

Travel : Up to 25% (e.g., vendor visits, trade shows)

Schedule : Monday to Friday

About the Company

Our client is a well-established national furniture retailer with locations across Canada, known for offering high-quality furniture at unbeatable warehouse prices. With steady growth and a reputation as a value leader in the industry, this company continues to thrive without the overhead of fancy showrooms — just great products, smart operations, and a loyal customer base.

The Opportunity

We're seeking an experienced Merchandise Manager with a strong background in furniture or mattress buying to lead product selection, vendor negotiations, inventory planning, and market trend alignment.

You'll work closely with the President and senior leadership to ensure the right products are sourced at the right time — and delivered to the right locations — to meet customer demand across Canada.

Key Responsibilities

Sourcing & Procurement

• Identify and evaluate vendors and products aligned with company needs and customer preferences
• Negotiate pricing, terms, and fulfillment schedules
• Align purchasing with demand forecasts and product lifecycle planning
• Maintain and evolve the product roadmap

Inventory Management

Monitor inventory levels across locations to avoid stockouts or overstock

Optimize turnover and reduce carrying costs by analyzing movement data

Generate reports on order status, inventory performance, and trends

Use analytics to inform future buys and assortment decisions

Product & Market Strategy

Analyze sales trends and customer data to anticipate future inventory needs

Identify gaps and opportunities for new products

Conduct competitor research and monitor market trends, styles, and seasonal preferences

Collaborate with operations and leadership on product quality and availability

What We're Looking For

Must-have :

Minimum 3-5 years of buying experience in the furniture or mattress industry

Strong vendor negotiation skills

Proven inventory planning and data analysis capabilities

Proficiency with Excel and inventory tools (ERP, forecasting systems)

Highly organized with strong communication and decision-making skills

Nice-to-have :

Experience working in a multi-location warehouse retail model

Exposure to trend forecasting and product lifecycle planning

Experience with overseas sourcing or large-volume import operations

Apply If You...

Have solid volume furniture buying experience

Enjoy a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment

Are ready to take ownership of the buying function and make a national impact