Manager, Portfolio Development

About Schumacher Schumacher & Co. is an innovative interior design company that is disrupting the $150 billion-dollar global interior design industry. We are a technological leader on the design frontier, constantly pushing boundaries and striving for excellence. With over 500+ employees and growing, we are driven by a shared belief that design transforms life. We are dedicated to the mission of helping our customers “celebrate the feeling of home”. F. Schumacher & Co designs and produces some of the most beautiful fabrics, wallcoverings, trims, rugs, furniture, and accessories in the world. Our portfolio of products is broad, but they are united by a passion for design, a thirst for what is next, an appreciation for what’s come before, a drive to make our products with enormous care and attention for detail. F. Schumacher & Co is a globally recognized company with a myriad of showrooms both domestically and internationally. Our competitive advantage in the industry is our people. We believe that our employees are our most important assets. F. Schumacher & Co is deeply anchored in our company’s core values: Preserve Our Entrepreneurial Spirit Take Ownership & Accountability Be Solutions-Oriented Demonstrate Courage Practice Adaptability Embrace Collaboration We empower our employees to live these values daily because we understand how they will positively impact the customer's journey. F. Schumacher & Co., also known as FSCO, is the parent company to many brands within our portfolio. This role is a part of Portfolio Development team. Role Overview Schumacher & Co. is seeking an analytical, organized, and product-minded Portfolio Development Manager . Every pattern, colorway, and collection we bring to market shapes what "home" looks like for the next generation. As Merchandising Manager, you'll help decide which products earn a place in Schumacher's portfolio and shape how that portfolio evolves for the next 30+ years. This role sits at the intersection of design and commercial strategy: you'll sharpen assortment decisions, strengthen the data and processes behind every launch, and bring rigor to how we plan and grow our line. It's a role for someone who wants real ownership over outcomes, not just process. You'll partner closely with Design, Product Development, Sales, and Operations to move collections efficiently from concept through launch. The ideal candidate is proactive, comfortable working independently, and able to take ownership of projects while collaborating effectively across teams. What you’ll do: Analyze SKU productivity data to inform assortment decisions, product priorities, and strategic assortment gaps to maximize return on launch costs Manage product development calendars, key milestones, and launch timelines across multiple collections. Lead cross-functional check-ins, track deliverables, identify risks, and escalate delays or data gaps. Coordinate the creation of new products and SKUs in the company’s ERP system & Product Information Management System. Gather, validate, and maintain accurate product data, including classifications, attributes, dimensions, units of measure, vendor details, and other required fields. Manage ERP updates throughout the product lifecycle, including new product setup, product changes, status updates, and discontinuations. </s