Merchandise Manager: In-Stock & Visual Merchandising

The Michael's Companies; Ankeny (IA); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Michaels Companies is seeking a Merchandise Manager for the Des Moines/Ankeny area to drive merchandising and operational execution. You will lead truck processing, planogram sets, pricing, and in-stock initiatives to ensure a customer-ready store environment.

You will support Store Manager, provide MOD coverage, and coach team members while maintaining high standards of visual merchandising and inventory control in a fast-paced retail setting.

Qualifications

• 3+ years retail leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist Store Manager in SOPs and Company programs to ensure compliance with laws and requirements.
• Ensure execution of Company policies and standards, with accountability for store conditions and results.
• Provide Manager-on-Duty coverage, maintain floor leadership and service standards.
• Lead truck execution, unloading, sorting, and merchandise flow to the sales floor.
• Plan workload and prioritize daily tasks with store leadership to align staffing with business needs.
• Execute Store-In-Stock Optimization routines to drive in-stock levels and replenishment accuracy.
• Oversee Planogram (POG) execution and visual merchandising standards.
• Support a clean, organized store environment, including backroom organization and floor recovery.
• Manage inventory control, product accuracy and stock movement.
• Execute ad sets with compliant signage and product placement.
• Perform price changes accurately and on time across floor and systems.
• Oversee Ship-from-Store fulfillment for accurate and efficient order processing.
• Process RTVs and ASN receiving with documentation accuracy and inventory adjustments.
• Manage store damages procedures to minimize shrink.
• Train, coach, and develop team members through onboarding and ongoing skill-building.
• Partner to maintain Asset Protection practices and reduce shrink.

Skills

Retail leadership

Job description

The Michaels Companies is seeking a Merchandise Manager for the Des Moines/Ankeny area to drive merchandising and operational execution. You will lead truck processing, planogram sets, pricing, and in-stock initiatives to ensure a customer-ready store environment.

You will support Store Manager, provide MOD coverage, and coach team members while maintaining high standards of visual merchandising and inventory control in a fast-paced retail setting.