Part-time Merchandise Manager

michaels; Huntington Beach (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Employee discounts

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Telemedicine

Flexible spending accounts

Commuter benefits

Tuition assistance

Adoption assistance

Job summary

The Michaels Companies Inc. seeks a Merchandise Manager for the LA-HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA store to drive merchandising execution, pricing accuracy, and inventory control. You will oversee planogram compliance, truck processing, and backroom organization while delivering a customer-ready environment.

As a leader, you will coach team members, manage floor coverage, and ensure SOP compliance. The role requires strong workload planning and the ability to execute promotions and in-stock routines to

Qualifications

• 3+ years retail leadership experience.
• Experience driving merchandising execution and in-stock routines.

Responsibilities

• Assist Store Manager in adhering to SOPs and company programs.
• Ensure execution of policies and standards with accountability.
• Provide MOD coverage for floor leadership and service standards.
• Lead truck execution, unloading, sorting and floor flow.
• Own workload planning and daily task prioritization with store leadership.
• Execute Store-In-Stock Optimization routines for in-stock levels.
• Oversee Planogram (POG) execution and visual merchandising standards.
• Maintain customer-ready store environment including backroom organization.
• Manage inventory control, stock movement, and shrink reduction.
• Execute ad sets with compliant promotional signage and product placement.
• Complete price changes accurately and on time across sales floor and systems.
• Oversee Ship from Store fulfillment and accurate order processing.
• Process RTVs and ASN receiving with proper documentation.
• Maintain store damages procedures and reporting.

Skills

Retail leadership

Merchandising

Inventory management

Planogram execution

Pricing accuracy

Store operations

Team coaching

SOP compliance

Backroom organization

Job description

Store - LA-HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA

The Merchandise Manager drives merchandising and operational execution, including truck processing, inventory routines, planogram sets, and visual standards. This role ensures accurate pricing, timely promotional execution, and a customer-ready store environment through strong workload planning and inventory management.

Major Activities

• Assist Store Manager in leading and managing adherence to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Company programs to ensure compliance with applicable 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 SISO (Store-In-Stock Optimization) 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 key aspects of inventory control, ensuring product accuracy, integrity, and efficient stock movement.


• Execute ad sets, ensuring promotional signage and product placement are compliant and customer focused.


• Complete price changes accurately and on time, maintaining pricing integrity across the sales floor and systems.


• Oversee Ship from Store fulfillment, ensuring orders are picked, packed, and shipped efficiently and accurately.


• Process RTVs (Return to Vendor) and ASN receiving, ensuring compliance, documentation accuracy, and proper inventory adjustments.


• Manage store damages procedures, ensuring proper handling, reporting, and shrink reduction.


• Train, coach, and develop team members through structured TM onboarding and ongoing skill-building across assigned departments.


• Partner in maintaining strong Asset Protection practices, reducing shrink through awareness, compliance, and safe operations.

Other duties as assigned

Other duties as assigned

Minimum Type of Experience Required

3+ years retail leadership experience

Work Environment

• Ability to remain standing for long periods of time


• Ability to move throughout the store


• Regular bending, lifting, carrying, reaching, and stretching


• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull merchandise and fixtures, up to 25-50 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation.


• Ability to climb ladders or step stools to stock and retrieve products.


• Ability to perform repetitive motions, including scanning items, stocking shelves, and operating POS equipment.


• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with frequent customer interactions.


• Work hours include nights, weekends and early mornings

Applicants in the U.S. must satisfy federal, state, and local legal requirements of the job.

Applicants in the U.S. must satisfy federal, state, and local legal requirements of the job.

Total Base Pay Range for this Position

$17.75 - $23.10

This position may be eligible for overtime compensation in accordance with state and local laws.

About The Michaels Companies Inc.

At The Michaels Companies Inc., our purpose is to fuel the joy of creativity and celebration. As the leading destination for creating and celebrating in North America, we operate over 1,300 stores in 49 states and Canada and online at Michaels.com and Michaels.ca . The Michaels Companies, Inc. also owns Artistree, a manufacturer of custom and specialty framing merchandise. Founded in 1973 and headquartered in Irving, Texas, Michaels is the best place for all things creative. For more information, please visit www.michaels.com .

Benefits

• 401(k) with employer match


• Employee Assistance Program


• Medical, dental, and vision coverage


• Telemedicine services


• Flexible spending accounts


• Commuter benefits


• Tuition assistance


• Adoption assistance


• Various voluntary insurance options


• Employee discounts


• Access to partner discount programs

Equal Opportunity Employer

Michaels is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are here for all Team Members and all customers to create, innovate and be better together.

Inclusion Commitment

Michaels is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In keeping with this commitment, Michaels will assure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. Accordingly, if a reasonable accommodation is required t