Inventory & Merchandising Manager

Major Activities

• Aid the Store Manager in adhering to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Company programs to ensure compliance with applicable laws and requirements.
• Ensure execution of Company policies and standards, holding the team accountable for store conditions and results.
• Provide MOD coverage, maintaining floor leadership, service standards, and operational continuity.
• Lead truck execution processes, ensuring timely unloading, accurate sorting, and efficient flow of merchandise to the sales floor.
• Own workload planning and daily task prioritization, partnering with store leadership to align staffing and execution to business needs.
• Execute and maintain SISO routines to drive in-stock levels, replenishment accuracy, and sales readiness.
• Oversee Planogram (POG) execution, ensuring merchandising sets are completed accurately and on schedule.
• Establish and maintain visual merchandising standards, including initial product placement and presentation to company expectations.
• Support a clean, organized, and customer-ready store environment, including backroom organization and sales floor recovery.
• Manage key aspects of inventory control, ensuring product accuracy, integrity, and efficient stock movement.
• Execute ad sets, ensuring promotional signage and product placement are compliant and customer focused.
• Complete price changes accurately and on time, maintaining pricing integrity across the sales floor and systems.
• Oversee Ship from Store fulfillment, ensuring orders are picked, packed, and shipped efficiently and accurately.
• Process RTVs (Return to Vendor) and ASN receiving, ensuring compliance, documentation accuracy, and proper inventory adjustments.
• Manage store damages procedures, ensuring proper handling, reporting, and shrink reduction.
• Train, coach, and develop team members through structured TM onboarding and ongoing skill-building across assigned departments.
• Partner in maintaining strong Asset Protection practices, reducing shrink through awareness, compliance, and safe operations.

Minimum Type of Experience Required

• 3+ years retail leadership experience

Work Environment

• Ability to remain standing for long periods of time
• Ability to move throughout the store
• Regular bending, lifting, carrying, reaching, and stretching
• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull merchandise and fixtures, up to 25-50 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation
• Ability to climb ladders or step stools to stock and retrieve products
• Ability to perform repetitive motions, including scanning items, stocking shelves, and operating POS equipment
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with frequent customer interactions
• Work hours include nights, weekends, and early mornings

Other Duties As Assigned

Additional responsibilities may include:

• Assist with special projects as needed
• Participate in cross-functional teams to improve store operations
• Contribute to store improvement initiatives
• Support community outreach and events

Pay

Compensation is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Hours are flexible and may vary based on store needs.

Benefits

The Michaels Companies, Inc. offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time and part-time Team Members, including:

• Health insurance (medical, dental, and vision)
• Paid time off
• Tuition assistance
• Generous employee discounts
• And much more

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are committed to providing equal opportunity employment opportunities to all team members and applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.