Merchandise & In-Stock Operations Lead

michaels; Guilford (CT); On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts

401(k) with employer match

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Telemedicine services

Flexible spending accounts

Tuition assistance

Adoption assistance

Commuter benefits

Job summary

The Michaels Companies Inc. is seeking an experienced Merchandise Manager for the Guilford, CT area. You will drive merchandising and operational execution, including truck processing, inventory routines, and visual standards, to ensure a customer-ready store environment.

Responsibilities include leading SOP adherence, policy execution, MOD coverage, planogram fulfillment, and proactive workload planning to support timely promotions and pricing integrity.

Qualifications

• 3+ years retail leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist Store Manager in leading adherence to SOPs and company programs.
• Ensure execution of policies and standards, maintaining store conditions and results.
• Provide Manager-on-Duty coverage with floor leadership and service standards.
• Lead truck execution, unloading and merchandise flow to sales floor.
• Own workload planning and daily task prioritization with store leadership.
• Execute Store-In-Stock Optimization routines to drive in-stock levels and replenishment.

Skills

Retail leadership

Store operations

Merchandising

Job description

The Michaels Companies Inc. is seeking an experienced Merchandise Manager for the Guilford, CT area. You will drive merchandising and operational execution, including truck processing, inventory routines, and visual standards, to ensure a customer-ready store environment.

Responsibilities include leading SOP adherence, policy execution, MOD coverage, planogram fulfillment, and proactive workload planning to support timely promotions and pricing integrity.