Current Openings

Sales Associate

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Location: Furniture Outlet

• Greet customers and understand their needs and preferences
• Present and discuss product options, highlighting features and benefits
• Assist customers with design choices and space planning
• Address customer concerns and resolve issues
• Maintain a welcoming and professional store environment
• Develop and maintain a strong understanding of the company’s products and services
• Participate in sales promotions and events
• Stay up to date on industry trends and new products
• Assist with store opening and closing procedures

Customer Service Representative-Design

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Location: Corporate Office

• Initial responsibility will be reviewing all incoming purchase order
• Responsible for all details regarding the accurate processing of orders for nre, proforma, and open accounts
• Receive and review requests from sales representatives and accounts and initiates the appropriate actions
• Works closely with order entry to assure timely and accurate acknowledgement, scheduling, and changes of orders. Also, with office and factory personnel to assist sales representatives and customers with administrative and product related questions
• Monitors all outstanding accounts receivable amounts in territories and takes appropriate action to resolve within 30 days, including credit memo requests and code change requests
• Responsible for initiating any special action required for the assigned accounts (i.e.: special inspection, cartoning, tagging, etc.)

Product Development Manager

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Location: Plant 6

• Playing a critical role in the product development process by taking designs from Residential Upholstery Designer or other outside designers and interpreting them into physical prototypes and samples
• Developing products that meet the target aesthetic, comfort, and cost
• Directing the production of samples with impeccable quality and tailoring
• Providing patterns and other information to outside vendors as needed
• Collaborating with manufacturing during initial manufacturing testing and first runs
• Developing a strong team by providing direction and support, ensuring the team understands goals, timelines, work schedules, and priorities
• Bachelor’s degree in industrial design, product development, engineering, or a related field
• 5+ years of experience in furniture product development
• Exceptional skills in managing timelines, budgets, and resources

Regional Account Analyst

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Location: Corporate Office

• Processing coded items and coding unidentified deductions appropriately
• Actively involved in the handling processing  of Delinquent Notices and collection of same
• Includes documenting all collection correspondence on Lotus Notes Database, and maintaining tickler files
• Forward any seriously delinquent or problem account to the Regional Credit Manager
• Initiate collection calls and create collection letter and various correspondence
• Be familiar with Net Cash Procedures
• Responsible for notifying appropriate office personnel of address/name changes through the ‘Customer Database Change on Notes’ and to update on Mainframe, JDEdwards, and Customer Database on Lotus Notes
• Complete credit references on accounts

Mainframe Developer

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Location: Corporate Office

• Writes application specifications, draws file layouts and flow charts, and performs program coding
• Works with Systems Analyst and the Operation staff in developing programs to the operation stage to minimize computer down time
• Maintains application programs for maximum efficiency and data integrity
• Communicate effectively and proficiently with tea members as well as end users
• Perform on call duties as assigned
• Providing technical assistance to Bernhardt personnel, hardware and software maintenance and upgrades as needed
• Communicate with Bernhardt personnel to facilitate ‘best methods’ for objectives and possibilities from a programming standpoint
• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in related field preferred, or equivalent
• 5+ years’ experience programming in Natural/ADABAS or comparable languages, preferred
• Strong Communication skills: verbal and written
• Strong data analytics, specifically in terms of debugging and troubleshooting, program specifications and technical documentation

Quoting and Sourcing Coordinator

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Location: Corporate Office

• Gather and analyze quotes to ensure competitive pricing and terms
• Conduct market research to stay updated on industry trends and supplier capabilities
• Assist in negotiating contracts, terms, and condition with suppliers
• Maintain accurate records of supplier information, quotes, and contracts in Airtable
• Ensure data integrity and confidentiality in all procurement records
• Ensure procurement activities comply with company policies and industry regulations
• Provide administrative support to the Operations and Sourcing Manager, including scheduling meetings and preparing documentation
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field
• Minimum of 2 years experience in procurement, sourcing, or a related role
• Proficiency in procurement and quoting software and tools
• Office environment with occasional travel to meet suppliers and attend industry events

Freight Accounts Payable Associate

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Location: Corporate Office

Responsibilities

• Process and document freight related invoices promptly and accurately, ensuring proper allocation to the applicable General Ledger (GL) accounts
• Research and resolve invoice discrepancies by coordinating with carriers, vendors, and internal departments
• Dispute incorrect invoices, follow up on pending resolutions, and tracking progress to completion
• Maintain organized records of all invoices, disputes, and payments for auditing and reporting purposes
• Collaborate with the freight team to reconcile accounts and ensure compliance with company policies
• Assist in generating periodic reports related to freight expenses and payment status

Qualifications 

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate degree in accounting, fincnce, or a related field preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel; familiarity with accounting software is a plus
• Previous experience in accounts payable, freight, or logistics is an advantage
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a deadline driven environment

Outsourced Quality Project Coordinator

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Qualifications

Coordinates among Product Development, Quality Assurance, and Supply Chain to oversee the production part approval process (PPAP) for both new product development, resourced in-line products and components and Engineering Change Notices (ECNs). Helps establish inspection criteria, procedures, and documentation. 

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements any necessary documentation for an effective Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) for Bernhardt Design with designers, engineers, Director of Quality, and other relevant parties
• Translates product attributes and designs into Quality Specifications and Quality Control Requirements (QCRs) for outsourced components, both during new product development and resourcing
• Coordinates PPAP meetings with Product Development, Quality, Supply Chain and Asian Sourcing teams to review and finalize Specifications/QRCs
• Project Manages PPAP process for all outsourced components to ensure documentation is clear and accurate, and that the PPAP processes followed by all parties in an orderly manner
• Coordinates with relevant parties when there are errors, delays, or quality/engineering issues during the PPAP process
• With Director of Quality, determines appropriate inspection criteria for outsourced components throughout PPAP process and initial production orders
• Keeps organized and easily accessible files with all documentation for reference during and after initial development
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Positive Personality and interpersonal skills
• Highly organized and an attention to detail
• Proficient at reading and interpreting technical drawings and specifications. CAD (Creo-Pro Engineer) experience a plus
• Bachelor’s degree in industrial design, furniture design or closely related field of study, or equivalent experience

Finishing Sprayers

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Location: Plant 3 & 7

• Operate finishing spray gun.
• Ability to spray various finishing material (stain, lacquer, sealer, etc) to wood pieces.
• Must be able recognize color and formulas to achieve desired finish.
• Ability to adhere defined quality standards regarding finishing and applications.
• Maintain a neat and organized workstation.

Supervisor – Finish Department

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Location: Plant 3

• Plans daily production activities based on criteria established by the Operations and Assistant Operations Manager
• Coordinates finish supplies and equipment, appropriates supplies to obtain optimum production and utilization of manpower and equipment
• Directs production activities of employees to obtain maximum efficiency in realizing established production goals
• Monitors production to insure established quality is adhered to
• Interviews job applicants to satisfy department needs
• Performs timely wage reviews of employees, counseling as needed and recommends raises
• Briefs new employees on policies and procedures established by company. Re: Safety, Security, Health, etc.
• Trains employees in all aspects of job and monitors performance
• Dutifully supports company programs which solicit employee’s participation
• Conducts monthly Departmental Safety meetings