Recognized on the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing companies and named one of Austin’s Top Workplaces year after year. We invest in exceptional people — with a team of over 800 and growing — fostering our employees’ careers and celebrating them at every step of the way. Four Hands is where passion meets purpose and where your next chapter begins.
In This Role
- Develop and maintain item- and category-level forecasts using historical performance, seasonality, and trend analysis to identify gaps and recommend forecast improvements
- Manage a category portfolio contributing up to 5% of annual revenue with guidance and oversight from senior planners
- Monitor and drive key performance indicator (KPI) success across forecast accuracy, inventory turns, aged inventory, excess inventory, and product availability; execute actions to improve results
- Maintain and execute Open-to-Buy (OTB) plans for assigned categories and proactively identify and communicate inventory risks
- Support the execution of promotional and markdown strategies
- Support product lifecycle planning, including end-of-life (EOL) strategies and new product introduction (NPI) forecasting; execute markdowns and exit strategies as needed
- Manage purchase order requests, acknowledgements, and pipeline tracking while monitoring receipt flow and communicating ETA changes to Sales and cross-functional partners
- Participate in cross-functional planning discussions and initiatives, representing planning priorities and insights for assigned categories
- Maintain reporting accuracy and data integrity; identify and escalate risks, discrepancies, or system issues to senior planners as needed
- Other duties as assigned, in accordance with training and qualifications
- Uphold the Core Values and be a valuable member of the Four Hands Team
- Be open and honest
- Reach for excellence
- Act with responsibility
- Value the whole person
- Enjoy the journey
Key KPIs
- BOP and EOP Inventory
- Sell-Thru
- Inventory Turn
- Open to Buy (OTB) and Historical Variance
- SKU Productivity
The Ideal Person
- 2+ years of retail planning, buying or equivalent analytical experience (furniture industry experience preferred)
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Data Analytics, Supply Chain Management, Merchandising required
- Advanced knowledge of Excel with aptitude to learn new systems quickly
- Strong analytical and creative problem-solving skills
- Demonstrated ability to take initiative and ownership of assigned work projects
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
- Highly organized and detail oriented
- Ability to influence cross-functionally
Skills Required
- 2+ years of retail planning, buying or equivalent analytical experience
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Data Analytics, Supply Chain Management, Merchandising
- Advanced knowledge of Excel
- Strong analytical and creative problem-solving skills
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
What We Do
Welcome to Four Hands. For over 25 years, we've been a leading designer and wholesaler of well-crafted furniture and décor, helping people create spaces that feel like home. Founded in Austin in 1996, Four Hands has international offices in China, India, Vietnam, Mexico, Indonesia, and showrooms in High Point, North Carolina, Las Vegas, Nevada, and Austin, Texas. Our team enthusiastically supports the growing needs of large retail chains, as well as independent regional stores and interior designers. Our pieces are unique to us — the product of careful trendspotting, selected materials and innovative design techniques for an ever-expanding assortment. Our trade customers have 24/7 online access to 6,000 design-forward products, from living and dining room to art, outdoor, accessories, and more. Receiving numerous recognitions and accolades, including ranking in the Inc. 5000 list 14 times, Four Hands is one of the most dynamic companies in the furniture industry today. We hire the most experienced people in the industry and talented individuals with robust backgrounds to bring a fresh approach to the furniture business. As a team, we actively challenge ourselves on the notion of what’s possible. The only thing we take more seriously than doing great work is having great fun.
