Merchandise & Store Operations Leader

Michaels; Watchung (NJ); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts

Tuition assistance

401(k) with employer match

Job summary

Michaels WATCHUNG store in New Jersey seeks a Merchandise Manager to drive merchandising and operational execution, including truck processing, inventory routines, planogram sets, and visual standards. You will ensure accurate pricing, timely promotional execution, and a customer-ready environment through strong workload planning and inventory management.

Responsibilities include leading truck processing, in-store planograms, stock replenishment accuracy, and maintaining visual standards while

Qualifications

• 3+ years retail leadership experience.
• Ability to lead and manage adherence to SOPs and company programs.
• Strong workload planning and inventory management skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist Store Manager in leading SOPs and company programs.
• Ensure execution of policies and standards; hold team accountable.
• Provide MOD coverage and maintain floor leadership and service standards.
• Lead truck execution, unloading, sorting, and flow of merchandise to sales floor.
• Own workload planning and daily task prioritization with store leadership.
• Maintain in-stock levels via Store-In-Stock Optimization routines.
• Oversee Planogram execution and visual merchandising standards.
• Support a clean, organized, customer-ready store environment.
• Manage inventory control, accuracy, and stock movement.
• Execute ad sets with compliant, customer-focused signage and placement.
• Complete price changes accurately and on time across the floor and systems.
• Oversee Ship from Store fulfillment and RTV/ASN processes.
• Manage shrink reduction, asset protection, and training of team members.

Skills

Retail leadership

Merchandising

Inventory management

Planogram execution

Tools

POS system

Job description

Michaels WATCHUNG store in New Jersey seeks a Merchandise Manager to drive merchandising and operational execution, including truck processing, inventory routines, planogram sets, and visual standards. You will ensure accurate pricing, timely promotional execution, and a customer-ready environment through strong workload planning and inventory management.

Responsibilities include leading truck processing, in-store planograms, stock replenishment accuracy, and maintaining visual standards while