Part Time Merchandise Manager

Michaels Stores

Rio Grande (NJ)

On-site

USD 23,000 - 31,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer match

Employee Assistance Program

medical coverage

dental coverage

vision coverage

telemedicine services

flexible spending accounts

commuter benefits

tuition assistance

adoption assistance

various voluntary insurance options

employee discounts

partner discount programs

Job summary

Michaels Rio Grande, NJ is seeking a Merchandise Manager to drive 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.

You will lead SOP adherence, manage MOD coverage, oversee stock and in-stock optimization, and train team members while maintaining strong

Qualifications

3+ years retail leadership experience.
Experience leading SOPs and company programs.
Strong inventory control and shrink reduction capabilities.
Planogram and visual merchandising experience.
Ability to work nights, weekends and early mornings.

Responsibilities

Assist Store Manager in enforcing SOPs and company programs.
Ensure policy execution, store conditions, and results.
Provide MOD coverage and maintain floor leadership.
Lead truck execution, unloading, sorting, and floor flow.
Own workload planning and daily task prioritization with store leadership.
Execute and maintain Store-In-Stock Optimization routines.
Oversee planogram execution and visual merchandising standards.
Support clean, organized store environment and backroom organization.
Manage inventory control, including stock movement and accuracy.
Execute ad sets, pricing changes, and ship-from-store fulfillment.
Process RTVs and ASN receiving, with proper documentation.
Manage shrink reduction through asset protection practices.
Train and coach team members via onboarding and ongoing development.

Skills

Retail leadership

Merchandising

Inventory management

Planogram execution

Pricing accuracy

Staff training

Job description

Store - RIO GRANDE, NJ

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.

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.

Total Base Pay Range For This Position

$16.75 - $22.60

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

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.comandMichaels.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 visitwww.michaels.com.

Benefits

401(k) with employer match
Employee Assistance Program
medical coverage
dental coverage
vision coverage
telemedicine services
flexible spending accounts
commuter benefits
tuition assistance
adoption assistance
various voluntary insurance options
employee discounts
partner discount programs

All team members enjoy everyday perks such as employee discounts and access to partner discount programs. For a summary of benefits, visit the Michaels Benefits at a Glance page. For additional information regarding benefits, visit MIKBenefits.com

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

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 to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the job, and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Customer Care at 1-800-642-4235 (1800-MICHAEL).

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