Merch Assistant

The Michael's Companies; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 27,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer match

Employee discounts

Tuition assistance

Medical/Dental/Vision

Job summary

The Michaels Companies in Irving, TX is seeking a Merchandise Assistant to support category and assortment planning, item setup, PO tracking, and promotional execution. You will coordinate with internal teams and vendors to ensure accurate product data and timely updates across systems.

Responsibilities include assisting category strategy, seasonal planning, price integrity, and reporting on sales, margin, and inventory while maintaining attention to detail and strong teamwork in a dynamic

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree or relevant business experience required.
• Internship or retail experience is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Excel and comfort with data entry.
• Effective communication and teamwork abilities.
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs.
• Frequent physical movement including standing, stooping, bending, use of ladder at times and lifting.

Responsibilities

• Category Strategy: Coordinate product and vendor information and track category performance.
• Assortment/Product Strategy: Assist in season planning, sample prep, and milestones.
• Data Management: Ensure item setup and pricing accuracy across systems and channels.
• Financial Plans: Help track sales, margin, and inventory metrics and prepare reports.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Communication

Data entry

Physical stamina

Education

Associate’s Degree or relevant business experience

Tools

Excel

Job description

Support Center - Irving The Merchandise Assistant plays a key cross-functional support role focused on ensuring smooth product flow and operational execution across merchandising processes. The role supports item setup, purchase order tracking, and promotional execution while coordinating with internal teams and vendors.

Applicants in the U.S. must satisfy federal, state, and local legal requirements of the job.

Key Responsibilities

• Category Strategy: Assist in the implementation of category strategies by coordinating product and vendor information. Support competitive and trend analysis to inform category decisions. Maintain documentation and reporting to track category performance.
• Assortment/Product Strategy: Support line reviews and seasonal assortment planning by preparing samples, data, and presentation materials. Create, maintain, and track Seasonal Pos Manage samples through order management and key product milestones
• Data Management: Coordinate item setup, product data accuracy, and assortment updates across systems. Ensure pricing accuracy across systems and channels, including promotional and markdown updates. Assist in executing pricing strategies and maintaining price integrity.
• Financial Plans: Support the merchandising team in tracking sales, margin, and inventory metrics. Assist in preparing financial reports.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree or relevant business experience is required
• Internship or retail experience is a plus
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Proficiency in Excel and comfort with data entry
• Effective communication and teamwork abilities
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs.
• Frequent physical movement including standing, stooping, bending, use of ladder at times and lifting

At The Michaels Companies Inc., our purpose is to fuel the joy of creativity and celebration. As the leading destination for creating and celebrating in North America, we operate 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. For more information, please visit www.michaels.com.

Benefits

• Depending on position and eligibility, team members may have access to a 401(k) with employer match, an Employee Assistance Program, medical, dental, and vision coverage, telemedicine services, flexible spending accounts, commuter benefits, tuition assistance, adoption assistance, and various voluntary insurance options.
• All team members enjoy everyday perks such as employee discounts and access to partner discount programs.
• For a summary of benefits, visit the Michaels Benefits at a Glance page.
• For additional information regarding benefits, visit MIKBenefits.com

Michaels is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We are here for all Team Members and all customers to create, innovate and be better together.

Michaels is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals.

In keeping with this commitment, Michaels will assure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations.

If a reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the job, and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Customer Care at 1-800-642-4235 (1800-MICHAEL).

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At The Michaels Companies Inc., our purpose is to fuel the joy of creativity and celebration. As the leading destination for creating and celebrating in North America, we operate 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. For more information, please visit www.michaels.com.

We put people first We do the right thing We’re always improving our craft We hold ourselves accountable We’re better together

At Michaels, we prioritize the wellbeing of our teams by providing robust benefits for both full-time and part-time Team Members. Our benefits include health insurance (medical, dental, and vision), paid time off, tuition assistance, generous employee discounts, and much more. For more information, visit mikbenefits.com.

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