Merchandise & In-Stock Operations Lead

Michaels Stores; Manassas (VA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts

401(k) with employer match

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Job summary

The Michaels Companies, Inc. in Manassas, VA is seeking a Merchandise Manager to drive merchandising and operational execution, including truck processing, inventory routines, planogram sets, and visual standards.

You will ensure accurate pricing and timely promotional execution, delivering a customer-ready store environment through workload planning and inventory management. The role emphasizes leadership, adherence to SOPs, and partnership with store leadership to align staffing and execution

Qualifications

• 3+ years retail leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist Store Manager in leading and managing adherence to SOPs and Company programs to ensure compliance with laws and requirements.
• Ensure execution of Company policies and standards, holding team accountable for store conditions and results.
• Provide Manager-on-Duty (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 Store-In-Stock Optimization (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 store damages procedures, ensuring proper handling, reporting, and shrink reduction.

Job description

The Michaels Companies, Inc. in Manassas, VA is seeking a Merchandise Manager to drive merchandising and operational execution, including truck processing, inventory routines, planogram sets, and visual standards.

You will ensure accurate pricing and timely promotional execution, delivering a customer-ready store environment through workload planning and inventory management. The role emphasizes leadership, adherence to SOPs, and partnership with store leadership to align staffing and execution