Merchandising Manager

Michaels Stores•Lewisville, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Merchandising Manager drives merchandising and operational execution, including truck processing, inventory routines, planogram sets, and visual standards. The role ensures accurate pricing, timely promotional execution, and a customer-ready store environment through strong workload planning and inventory management. The manager assists the Store Manager with adherence to Standard Operating Procedures and company programs, ensures company policies and standards are followed, and provides Manager-on-Duty coverage. The role leads merchandise truck execution, plans and prioritizes daily workloads, maintains Store-In-Stock Optimization routines, oversees planogram sets and visual merchandising, and supports clean, organized, customer-ready store and backroom conditions. The manager also oversees inventory control, promotional ad sets, price changes, Ship from Store fulfillment, Return to Vendor processing, ASN receiving, and store damage procedures. They train, coach, and develop team members and partner in maintaining Asset Protection practices. Other duties may be assigned. Work hours include nights, weekends, and early mornings. The position involves frequent customer interactions and physical activity in a fast-paced retail store environment.

Requirements

At least 3 years of retail leadership experience.
Ability to remain standing for long periods and move throughout the store.
Ability to bend, lift, carry, reach, and stretch regularly.
Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull merchandise and fixtures weighing 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.
Availability to work nights, weekends, and early mornings.
Applicants in the U.S. must satisfy federal, state, and local legal requirements of the job.

Responsibilities

Assist the Store Manager in leading adherence to Standard Operating Procedures and company programs, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and requirements.
Ensure execution of company policies and standards and hold the team accountable for store conditions and results.
Provide Manager-on-Duty coverage, maintaining floor leadership, service standards, and operational continuity.
Lead truck execution, including timely unloading, accurate sorting, and efficient movement of merchandise to the sales floor.
Plan workloads and prioritize daily tasks with store leadership to align staffing and execution with business needs.
Execute and maintain Store-In-Stock Optimization routines to support in-stock levels, replenishment accuracy, and sales readiness.
Oversee planogram execution and ensure merchandising sets are completed accurately and on schedule.
Establish and maintain visual merchandising standards, including product placement and presentation.
Support a clean, organized, customer-ready store, including backroom organization and sales floor recovery.
Manage inventory control, product accuracy, integrity, and efficient stock movement.
Execute promotional ad sets and ensure signage and product placement are compliant and customer focused.
Complete price changes accurately and on time, maintaining pricing integrity on the sales floor and in systems.
Oversee Ship from Store fulfillment and ensure orders are picked, packed, and shipped efficiently and accurately.
Process Return to Vendor items and ASN receiving, ensuring compliance, accurate documentation, and proper inventory adjustments.
Manage store damage procedures, including proper handling, reporting, and shrink reduction.
Train, coach, and develop team members through onboarding and ongoing skill-building across assigned departments.
Partner in maintaining Asset Protection practices and reducing shrink through awareness, compliance, and safe operations.
Perform other duties as assigned.