Job Description
Description About Empire Office
Empire Office is the largest commercial furniture dealer in the world, with over 79 years of experience and more than 435 full-time employees across the country. We are the preeminent Steelcase dealer in the United States and support a list of more than 500 manufacturers. We partner with best-in-class architects, designers, brokers, craftsmen, and manufacturers to deliver proven workspace solutions. With creative and cost-effective results, we address business challenges and activate brands.
Overview Empire Office is currently seeking an experienced
FF&E Supply Chain Manage r to join our growing and dynamic team in Miami, Florida. Metro Miami preferred, but remote will be considered. As the FF&E Supply Chain Manager, this individual will play a pivotal role in managing and optimizing our end-to-end supply chain operations, ensuring seamless coordination, efficiency, and excellence in the sourcing of FF&E solutions. We are seeking an individual with a unique blend of strategic leadership and hands-on execution, requiring both senior-level insight and operational follow-through. This role requires a strong background in supply chain management, made to order manufacturing, factory relationships, QC procedures, logistics, and a deep understanding of the hospitality/contact and residential B2B industry.
Job Responsibilities Strategic Planning:
- Develop and implement a comprehensive supply chain strategy aligned with company objectives.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align supply chain initiatives with overall business goals.
Supplier Vetting and Management:
- Identify and evaluate FF&E suppliers, negotiating favorable terms and agreements, with a special focus on overseas manufacturers/factories.
- Qualify and vet overseas factories to ensure capabilities, experience, and quality align with production needs.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers to ensure quality, reliability, and cost-effectiveness.
- Recurring travel to visit potential/existing factories and supplier partners to establish/strengthen relationships and inspect production on active projects.
RFP Development and Execution
- Lead the preparation, coordination, and execution of RFPs for factories.
- Ensure RFPs reflect design intent, quality expectations, timelines, and pricing targets.
- Analyze bids to identify the best partner and value across cost, quality, and capability.
Logistics and Distribution:
- Oversee international logistics, ensuring timely and cost-effective transportation of
FF&E products.
- Collaborate with logistics partners to optimize distribution networks and minimize lead times.
- Inventory Management:
- Implement efficient inventory control measures to minimize carrying costs while meeting customer demands.
- Develop and execute inventory replenishment strategies to ensure product availability.
Quality Assurance:
- Establish and maintain rigorous quality control processes to uphold product standards, including raw materials, construction and finishing methods, packing and tagging procedures.
- Collaborate with suppliers to implement continuous improvement initiatives for product quality.
Cost Optimization:
- Identify opportunities for cost reduction within the supply chain without compromising quality or service.
- Implement cost-effective measures and monitor key performance indicators.
Qualifications SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field; Master's degree preferred.
- Salary Range: $80,000 – $150,000 (commensurate with experience)
- 7+ years of experience in FF&E supply chain management with manufacturing knowledge, and a focus on the hospitality and residential B2B industry.
- Strong working knowledge of international, federal, state and local laws and affecting the procurement and importation of FF&E products
- Proven track record of successfully managing supply chain operations.
- Strong negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Proficiency in supply chain software and ERP systems.
Job Tags
Full time, Local area, Remote job, Overseas,