Category Specialist

At Floor & Decor, we're transforming spaces and careers across the country. The most exciting thing we're building isn't just floors-it's a company without ceilings where dreamers, thinkers, and doers shape our future. With over 250 stores and counting, this is where ambition meets opportunity. Are you looking for new challenges? Let's build what's next.

Your Work Matters

You won't just be managing spreadsheets-you'll be helping shape the products our customers see every day. As a Category Specialist (also known as Associate Buyer other places), you'll partner closely with senior leaders to bring product strategies to life, drive sales, and make sure the right items are in the right place at the right time. If you're energized by fast-moving work, strategic decisions, and visible outcomes, this is your runway.

Your Day Consists Of

• Supporting the Senior Buyer in developing and executing category plans that align with company strategy
• Managing vendor relationships, product set-ups, POs, and promotional materials
• Monitoring sales performance, planograms, and inventory flow for assigned categories
• Tracking competitive assortments and helping adjust strategy accordingly
• Communicating with stores and cross-functional teams on product launches, merchandising updates, and promotional activity
• Supporting grand openings with purchasing, visual execution, and setup coordination

You'll Be Supported With

• Bonus & career advancement opportunities at every level
• Programs like 401K with discretionary company match, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, and Referral Bonus Program
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and other Insurance Plans (subject to eligibility criteria)
• Work-life balance:
• A personal holiday
• Volunteer Time Off program that starts on Day 1

You'll Be Successful With

• 2+ years in merchandising, buying, planning, or inventory management
• A sharp eye for detail and strong skills in Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, etc.)
• A natural ability to stay organized and juggle moving parts with speed and clarity
• Comfort in cross-functional collaboration, from store teams to external vendors
• An analytical mindset with a feel for both numbers and trends
• Confidence in your communication-written, verbal, and visual

WORKING CONDITIONS (TRAVEL, HOURS, ENVIRONMENT)

• Limited travel required by air and car travel
• The noise level in this work environment is typically quiet to moderate.

PHYSICAL/SENSORY REQUIREMENTS

Sedentary Work - Ability to exert 10 - 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time, but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time.

NOTE: All duties and responsibilities listed are considered to be essential job functions and requirements, and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Marginal functions of the position (those that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties) have not been included. However, the omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or logical assignment to the position.

This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and the employee, and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the business and requirement of the job change.

Benefits & Rewards

• Bonus opportunities at every level

• Career advancement opportunities

• Relocation opportunities across the country

• 401k with discretionary company match

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

• Referral Bonus Program

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and other Insurance Plans (subject to eligibility criteria)

Equal Employment Opportunity

Floor & Decor provides equal employment opportunities to all associates and applicants without regard to age, race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other category protected by law.

This policy applies to all areas of employment, including recruitment, testing, screening, hiring, selection for training, upgrading, transfer, demotion, layoff, discipline, termination, compensation, benefits and all other privileges, terms and conditions of employment. This policy and the law prohibit employment discrimination against any associate or applicant on the basis of any legally protected status outlined above.