Parttime Merchandise Manager

The Michael's Companies; Sandusky, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

The Michael's Companies in Sandusky, OH is seeking a Merchandise Manager to drive merchandising execution and store operations. You will lead truck processing, inventory routines, planogram sets, and visual standards, ensuring accurate pricing and timely promotional execution.

Key responsibilities include SOP adherence, Manager-on-Duty coverage, in-stock optimization, and team development. The role requires 3+ years of retail leadership and willingness to work nights, weekends, and early

Qualifications

• 3+ years retail leadership experience.
• Experience with planograms and inventory practices.
• Ability to work nights, weekends and early mornings.

Responsibilities

• Assist Store Manager in leading SOPs and Company programs.
• Ensure policies and standards are followed; hold team accountable.
• Provide Manager-on-Duty coverage; maintain floor leadership and service.
• Lead truck execution: unloading, sorting and floor flow.
• Plan workload and daily tasks with store leadership.
• Execute Store-In-Stock Optimization routines for in-stock levels.
• Oversee planogram execution and visual merchandising standards.
• Maintain a clean, organized, customer-ready store environment.
• Manage inventory control and stock movement accuracy.
• Execute ad sets, signage, pricing changes; ensure compliance.
• Oversee Ship from Store fulfillment and RTV/ASN processes.
• Manage damages procedures; shrink reduction efforts.
• Train and develop team members; support asset protection.

Skills

Retail leadership

Customer service

Team supervision

Tools

Planogram execution

Inventory management

Job description

Store - SANDUSKY, OHThe 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****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:**$14.00 - $16.80This position may be eligible for overtime compensation in accordance with state and local laws.