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# Backdrop Warehouse Associate at F. Schumacher & Co.

- **Company:** F. Schumacher & Co.
- **Location:** Fort Mill, SC
- **Posted:** 2024-04-30
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-11-07
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/fschumacherco/jobs/4024214008

## Job description

Backdrop is The New Way to Paint. Curated colors, 12x12 adhesive color swatches, high-quality supplies, all shipped in 1-2 business days. With an award-winning brand, a superior product, simplified customer experience, and the best team, Backdrop is leading the way to remake the $30B/yr architectural paint market for the next generation of consumers.

We're also leading the way as a role model in our category. Through our partnership with the International Rescue Committee (IRC), a portion of each sale goes to support displaced refugee families. We're also the first Climate Neutral Certified paint company and all our paints are low VOC Green Wise certified.

Backdrop is looking for a Distribution Associate to work with the Warehouse Team and ensure timely fulfillment of orders. You will be a critical part of a growing team.

What you’ll need to have:

- Moderate Computer Literacy Required: Proficient in creating, editing, and managing spreadsheets and digital documents.
- Tech-Savviness & Adaptability: Ability to quickly learn, navigate, and troubleshoot multiple software applications, specifically inventory management and shipping platforms like Brightpearl and ShipStation.
- Excellent Communication Skills: Strong written communication skills with the ability to collaborate professionally and efficiently via Slack and Email with customer service and other internal teams.

Job Requirements:

- Receive, Pick, Pack, Ship, Put-away and Process Returns
- Organize warehouse locations and perform consolidation, cycle counts and physical inventory as needed
- Maintain and upkeep of all company assets to include machines, computers and printers, etc…
- System support for multiple business platforms (ERP, Ship Station, Brightpearl, FedEx, Others)
- Administrative duties apply - email / record keeping / document creation
- Inventory lead and or support
- Flexible to perform other duties as assigned
- A motivated person with strong organizational and communication skills
- A self-starter with a hunger to grow and learn
- Detail and results oriented
- Has creative problem solving abilities
- Comfortable with reports generation and system use
- Can lift up to 50 lbs. and work on their feet for up to 8 - 10 hours a day (if needed)
- High school diploma or equivalent (GED) preferred
- Prior logistics and or warehouse experience desired
- Prior systems experience desired - WMS, ERP, Scanner

Benefits:

-

- Potential Sign-On Bonus
- Guaranteed 40 Hours
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance

F. Schumacher & Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity, inclusion, and equality in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, age, national origin, religion, physical and mental disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/assignment, citizenship, pregnancy or maternity, protected veteran status, or any other status prohibited by applicable national, federal, state or local law.

## About F. Schumacher & Co.

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: F. Schumacher & Co. is a fifth-generation, family-owned design house that produces and sells luxury fabrics, wallcoverings, trimmings, floor coverings, and paint for the interior design industry and increasingly for consumers.
- **Entity Type**: Private (family-owned, fifth generation)
- **Headquarters**: New York, New York, United States (with additional operations in Fort Mill, South Carolina)
- **Founded**: 1889
- **Founders**: Frederic Schumacher

## Core Business
- **Primary industries**: Textile design, interior design, home decor, paint (via Backdrop)
- **Target customers**: Interior designers, architects (B2B trade), and homeowners (B2C through boutiques and Backdrop)
- **Mission or purpose statement**: “Celebrate the feeling of home” and “make life more beautiful” through design, social justice, and environmental stewardship.

## Products & Services
- **Schumacher**: Fabrics, wallcoverings, trimmings, furniture, and home accessories (to-the-trade and select consumer channels)
- **Patterson Flynn Martin**: Luxury carpets and custom rugs for interior designers and architects
- **Backdrop**: Direct-to-consumer paint brand (acquired 2021), offering low-VOC, Climate Neutral Certified paint, wallpapers, and rugs
- **Freddie**: Designer network connecting homeowners with interior designers
- **Frederic Magazine**: Glossy, advertising-supported print and digital magazine celebrating design and designers

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed (private company)
- **Key Metric**: Annual Revenue estimated at $100 million (LinkedIn data); quadrupled sales since 2017 (Forbes, 2023)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Family-owned by Stephen and Andrew Puschel (fifth-generation descendants). No external venture capital disclosed.
- **Growth Signals**: Expanded with street-side boutiques (Nashville, Paris, Charlotte, Charleston); acquired Backdrop (2021); launched Frederic magazine; invested in AI and technology roles (e.g., Senior AI Engineer, Director of Growth AI); operates 18 showrooms in the U.S. and Europe.

## Competitive Advantages
- **Heritage & Trust**: Only 19th-century decorative textile supplier still privately owned by direct descendants of its founder; supplied the White House, Supreme Court, and Smithsonian.
- **Brand Portfolio**: Five distinct brands covering fabric, wallcovering, floorcovering, paint, and media, providing a comprehensive design resource.
- **Trade Relationships**: Deeply embedded in the interior design community with a network of 18 showrooms and a designer loyalty program (Freddie).
- **Consumer Pivot**: Successfully expanding into the direct-to-consumer market while maintaining trade credibility, a rare move among heritage “to-the-trade” brands.

## Strategic Focus
- **Consumer Market Expansion**: Opening street-side boutiques in mid-sized cities with strong design communities and HENRY (High Earner, Not Rich Yet) Millennials.
- **Technology & AI**: Actively hiring for AI Builder, Senior AI Engineer, and Director of Growth AI, indicating a push to digitize design and customer experience.
- **Content & Community**: Growing Frederic magazine as a brand-building and advertising revenue engine; using events and workshops to engage homeowners and designers.
- **Sustainability**: Backdrop is Climate Neutral Certified and low-VOC; company embraces environmental stewardship.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: Described as “75% startup and 25% long-established company” by CEO Timur Yumusaklar, combining heritage with innovation. Emphasis on design, creativity, and technology.
- **Work Model**: Not explicitly stated as remote/hybrid; roles listed in New York, Fort Mill, Passaic, and other showroom cities suggest a mix of in-office and on-site positions. Some roles (e.g., IT Support, Warehouse) are location-specific.
- **Notable Perks**: Not publicly detailed. However, the company offers roles across sales, design, IT, marketing, and hospitality, with opportunities to work with iconic brands and products.
- **Employee Sentiment**: Glassdoor-style rating of 2.5/5 (157 reviews) on LinkedIn, with lower scores on compensation (2.2) and career (2.3), but work-life balance rated 2.9. Candidates should research recent employee reviews for a balanced view.
- **Open Roles**: 35+ active job postings (as of mid-2026), including AI/tech roles, sales, production, and internships. Careers managed via Greenhouse.

## Sources
1. [Wikipedia - F. Schumacher & Co.](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/F._Schumacher_%26_Co.)
2. [Forbes - How To-The-Design-Trade Schumacher Pivots To The Consumer](https://www.forbes.com/sites/pamdanziger/2023/02/16/how-to-the-design-trade-schumacher-pivots-to-the-consumer/)
3. [LinkedIn - F. Schumacher & Co.](https://www.linkedin.com/company/f.-schumacher-&-co.)
4. [Greenhouse - Jobs at F. Schumacher & Co.](http://job-boards.greenhouse.io/fschumacherco)
5. [Schumacher - Official Website](https://schumacher.com/)

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