Merchandising and Inventory Manager

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

About the role

Home Appliance is a family-owned business that has grown into Northeast Ohio's premier appliance retailer, operating locations in Brunswick, Avon, and Twinsburg. We proudly represent over 70 appliance brands and are known for our exceptional customer experience, beautiful showrooms, and a culture built around accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement. We are seeking an experienced, analytical, and results-driven Merchandising and Inventory Manager to lead our merchandising, purchasing, and inventory strategies across all showroom locations.

Responsibilities

Merges and Product Management:

• Ensure showroom floors feature the right products and current models across all locations.
• Manage the lifecycle of displayed products, including replacing obsolete and discontinued items.
• Analyze sales and profitability trends to ensure displays prioritize best-selling and highest-margin products.
• Cook new product introductions, floor resets, and display transitions with manufacturers and internal teams.
• Partner with sales and leadership teams to continuously improve product assortment and showroom presentation.

Inventory Management:

• Oversee inventory investment and monitor inventory health across the organization.
• Identify slow-moving, aged, and excess inventory and develop strategies to improve inventory turns.
• Maintain inventory investment within approved targets while supporting sales demand and showroom needs.
• Track sell-through performance for promotional buys, truckload opportunities, special buys, and new product introductions.
• Evaluate sales, margin, and turn performance of displayed products by location.
• Maximize vendor program value, including incentives, rebates, promotional allowances, and buying opportunities.

Purchasing & Vendor Management:

• Oversee the Purchasing Coordinator and provide leadership and direction to ensure purchasing processes are executed accurately and efficiently.
• Lead strategic purchasing decisions, including truckload opportunities and special buys that maximize profitability.
• Monitor manufacturer price increases and buying opportunities to minimize cost exposure and maintain competitive pricing.
• Communicate pricing changes, manufacturer programs, and promotional opportunities clearly and effectively to the sales team.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with manufacturer partners and vendors.

Reporting & Analytics:

• Utilize advanced Excel skills to analyze sales, inventory, pricing, and profitability data.
• Develop and maintain reports that support inventory planning, purchasing decisions, and merchandising strategies.
• Use data and analytics to identify trends, uncover opportunities, and recommend solutions that improve business performance.

Qualifications

• Five or more years of experience in merchandising, purchasing, inventory management, category management, or a similar retail leadership role.
• Appliance industry experience is preferred.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP, data analysis, and reporting.
• Demonstrated success managing inventory investment and product assortments.
• Strong analytical, financial, and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience purchasing inventory and negotiating vendor programs and opportunities.
• Prior supervisory or team leadership experience preferred.
• Exceptional organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while balancing multiple priorities and adapting to changing business needs.