Part-Time Merchandising & Inventory Lead

The Michael's Companies; Oswego Township (IL); On-site; USD 22,041 - 30,307; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Employee discounts

Healthcare plans

Tuition assistance

Commuter benefits

Job summary

The Michaels Companies operates over 1,300 stores nationwide and is seeking a Part Time Merchandise Manager in Oswego, IL. You will drive merchandising execution, stock management, and pricing integrity while supporting a strong store culture and customer-focused environment.

Responsibilities include leading SOP adherence, planogram implementation, truck unloading, and inventory control, with opportunities to coach team members and ensure operational continuity during open hours.

Qualifications

• 3+ years retail leadership experience.
• Ability to work nights, weekends and early mornings.
• Strong workload planning and inventory management skills.
• Proven ability to execute planograms and visual standards.
• Excellent customer service and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Assist Store Manager in leading and managing SOPs and Company programs to ensure compliance with 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, unloading, sorting, and flow of merchandise to the sales floor.
• Own workload planning and daily task prioritization, aligning staffing with business needs.
• Execute Store-In-Stock Optimization (SISO) routines to drive in-stock levels and replenishment accuracy.
• Oversee Planogram (POG) execution, ensuring merchandising sets are completed on schedule.
• Establish and maintain visual merchandising standards and product presentation.
• Support a clean, organized store environment including backroom organization and floor recovery.
• Manage inventory control, stock movement, and product integrity.
• Execute ad sets, signage, and product placement to be compliant and customer focused.
• Oversee Ship from Store fulfillment processes for accurate picking/packing/shipping.
• Process RTVs and ASN receiving with proper inventory adjustments.
• Manage store damages procedures to reduce shrink and ensure proper reporting.
• Train, coach, and develop team members through onboarding and ongoing skill-building.
• Partner to maintain Asset Protection practices to reduce shrink.

Skills

Retail leadership

Planogram execution

Inventory management

Pricing accuracy

Staff training

Job description

The Michaels Companies operates over 1,300 stores nationwide and is seeking a Part Time Merchandise Manager in Oswego, IL. You will drive merchandising execution, stock management, and pricing integrity while supporting a strong store culture and customer-focused environment.

Responsibilities include leading SOP adherence, planogram implementation, truck unloading, and inventory control, with opportunities to coach team members and ensure operational continuity during open hours.