Merchandise & In-Stock Operations Lead

Michaels Stores; North Haven (CT); On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

The Michaels Companies Inc. in North Haven, CT is seeking a Merchandise Manager to lead merchandising and store operations, including truck processing, inventory routines, planogram sets, and visual standards to keep the store customer-ready.

You will drive pricing accuracy, promotional execution, and workload planning, partnering with store leadership to align staffing and execution with business needs, while coaching team members through structured onboarding and ongoing skill-building.

Qualifications

• 3+ years retail leadership experience

Responsibilities

• 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 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.
• Manage key aspects of inventory control, ensuring product accuracy, integrity, and efficient stock movement.

Job description

The Michaels Companies Inc. in North Haven, CT is seeking a Merchandise Manager to lead merchandising and store operations, including truck processing, inventory routines, planogram sets, and visual standards to keep the store customer-ready.

You will drive pricing accuracy, promotional execution, and workload planning, partnering with store leadership to align staffing and execution with business needs, while coaching team members through structured onboarding and ongoing skill-building.