Benefits:

Employee discounts

Paid time off

Bonus based on performance

Profit sharing

Purchasing Coordinator Louisville, Kentucky

Merridian is looking for a Purchasing Coordinator to help keep our Louisville showroom and inventory operations organized, accurate, and moving smoothly. This role supports purchasing, vendor communication, order tracking, and product data management for a boutique home furnishings business focused on thoughtfully sourced furniture, décor, and textiles.

About Merridian

Merridian is a curated home furnishings retailer with stores in Louisville and Nashville, known for layered interiors, globally sourced pieces, and a hands-on, design-driven approach. We’re a small team, so this role is best for someone who is detail-oriented, dependable, and comfortable balancing systems, follow-through, and day-to-day problem solving.

What You’ll Do

Create and manage purchase orders for stock, special orders, and custom pieces.

Communicate with vendors about pricing, availability, lead times, and order updates.

Track incoming orders and shipments, and keep the team informed on timing and changes.

Maintain accurate product, cost, and inventory information in internal systems.

Help resolve discrepancies involving damages, shortages, invoices, or vendor issues.

Support overall inventory flow so the showroom stays current, stocked, and client-ready.

What We’re Looking For

Experience in purchasing, inventory coordination, retail operations, or a similar administrative role.

Strong attention to detail and confidence working with spreadsheets, order data, and inventory systems.

Clear communication skills and a calm, organized approach.

Interest in home furnishings, interiors, and product-based retail.

Experience in furniture, design, or import-related purchasing is a plus.

Schedule and Compensation

Status: Full-time, on-site in Louisville, KY (standard business hours with occasional flexibility around shipments or projects).

Compensation: Competitive salary based on experience plus profit sharing based on performance

Benefits: PTO and holidays

To Apply

Send your resume and a short note about your background and why this role fits you.