Merchandising Operations Associate

The Michael's Companies; Irving, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts

Tuition assistance

Health benefits

Job summary

The Michaels Companies in Irving, Texas seeks a Merchandise Assistant to support product flow, item setup, PO tracking, and promotional execution. You will coordinate with internal teams and vendors to keep pricing, data, and assortments accurate.

Requirements include an Associate’s Degree or relevant business experience, Excel proficiency, and strong attention to detail with teamwork. Physical duties may include lifting up to 25 lbs.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree or relevant business experience is required.
• Internship or retail experience is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Excel and comfort with data entry.
• Effective communication and teamwork abilities.
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs.
• Frequent physical movement including standing, stooping, bending, use of ladder at times and lifting.
• Applicants in the U.S. must satisfy federal, state, and local legal requirements of the job.

Responsibilities

• Category Strategy: Assist in the implementation of category strategies by coordinating product and vendor information.
• Support competitive and trend analysis to inform category decisions.
• Maintain documentation and reporting to track category performance.
• Assortment/Product Strategy: Support line reviews and seasonal assortment planning by preparing samples, data, and presentation materials.
• Create, maintain, and track Seasonal Pos Manage samples through order management and key product milestones
• Data Management: Coordinate item setup, product data accuracy, and assortment updates across systems.
• Ensure pricing accuracy across systems and channels, including promotional and markdown updates.
• Assist in executing pricing strategies and maintaining price integrity.
• Financial Plans: Support the merchandising team in tracking sales, margin, and inventory metrics.
• Assist in preparing financial reports.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Associate’s Degree or relevant business experience

Tools

Excel

Job description

The Michaels Companies in Irving, Texas seeks a Merchandise Assistant to support product flow, item setup, PO tracking, and promotional execution. You will coordinate with internal teams and vendors to keep pricing, data, and assortments accurate.

Requirements include an Associate’s Degree or relevant business experience, Excel proficiency, and strong attention to detail with teamwork. Physical duties may include lifting up to 25 lbs.