In-Store Merchandising & Operations Lead

Michaels; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Michaels Stores is seeking a Merchandise Manager to drive merchandising and operational execution across truck processing, inventory routines, planogram sets, and visual standards. You will ensure accurate pricing, timely promotions, and a customer-ready store environment through strong workload planning and inventory management.

With 3+ years of retail leadership, you will lead SOP adherence, partner with store leadership on staffing, and oversee in-stock optimization, planograms, and store

Qualifications

• 3+ years retail leadership experience.
• Ability to drive merchandising and operational execution in a store.
• Strong workload planning, inventory management, and price/planogram execution.

Responsibilities

• Assist Store Manager in leading SOPs and company programs.
• Ensure adherence to policies and standards; hold team accountable.
• Provide Manager-on-Duty coverage and maintain store leadership and service standards.
• Lead truck execution, unload, sort, and move merchandise to sales floor.
• Own workload planning and daily task prioritization with store leadership for staffing and execution.
• Grow in-stock levels and replenishment accuracy via SISO routines.
• Oversee Planogram execution and visual merchandising standards.
• Maintain customer-ready store environment and backroom organization.
• Manage inventory accuracy, stock movement, and shrink reduction.
• Execute ad sets with compliant signage and placement of products.
• Complete price changes accurately and timely; maintain pricing integrity.
• Oversee Ship from Store fulfillment and RTV/ASN processes.
• Train, coach, and develop teammates; foster asset protection practices.

Skills

Retail leadership

Merchandising

Inventory management

Planogram execution

SOP compliance

Team coaching

Job description

Michaels Stores is seeking a Merchandise Manager to drive merchandising and operational execution across truck processing, inventory routines, planogram sets, and visual standards. You will ensure accurate pricing, timely promotions, and a customer-ready store environment through strong workload planning and inventory management.

With 3+ years of retail leadership, you will lead SOP adherence, partner with store leadership on staffing, and oversee in-stock optimization, planograms, and store