Merchandise Manager PT

Major Activities

• Aid Store Manager in adhering to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Company programs.
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws and requirements.
• Execute Company policies and standards, holding 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

Applicants in the U.S. Must Satisfy Legal Requirements

• Federal, state, and local legal requirements of the job

Company Information

• The Michaels Companies Inc. operates over 1,300 stores in 49 states and Canada and online at Michaels.com and Michaels.ca.
• The Michaels Companies, Inc. also owns Artistree, a manufacturer of custom and specialty framing merchandise.
• Founded in 1973 and headquartered in Irving, Texas, Michaels is the best place for all things creative.

Benefits

• 401(k) with employer match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Telerehabilitation services
• Flexible spending accounts
• Commuter benefits
• Tuition assistance
• Adoption assistance
• Voluntary insurance options
• Employee discounts and access to partner discount programs

EEO Information

• Equal Opportunity Employer
• Michaels is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals
• Contact Customer Care for reasonable accommodations