Retail Merchandise Manager — In-Store Merch & Ops Lead

Michaels of Canada; Lynnwood (WA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts

Partner discount programs

401(k) with employer match

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Job summary

The Michaels Companies Inc. is seeking a Merchandise Manager in Lynnwood, WA to drive merchandising and operational execution, including truck processing, inventory routines, planogram sets, and visual standards.

The role ensures accurate pricing, timely promotions, and a customer-ready environment through workload planning and inventory management. Key responsibilities include leading SOP adherence, policy execution, MOD coverage, and overseeing in-stock optimization, planograms, and

Qualifications

• 3+ years retail leadership experience.
• Experience managing inventory, pricing, and merchandising.
• Strong workload planning, team coaching, and execution under SOPs.

Responsibilities

• Assist Store Manager in leading SOP adherence and company programs.
• Ensure adherence to policies and standards; hold team accountable for store conditions and results.
• Provide Manager-on-Duty coverage, maintaining floor leadership and service standards.
• Lead truck execution, unloading, sorting, and merchandising flow to the sales floor.
• Plan workload and prioritize daily tasks with store leadership for staffing alignment.
• Execute and maintain Store-In-Stock Optimization routines for in-stock levels.
• Oversee Planogram execution and visual merchandising to company standards.
• Support clean, organized, and customer-ready store environment; backroom organization.
• Manage inventory control to ensure accuracy and proper stock movement.
• Execute ad sets with compliant and customer-focused signage and product placement.
• Complete price changes accurately and on time across floor and systems.
• Oversee Ship from Store fulfillment operations for accuracy and efficiency.
• Process RTVs and ASN receiving with proper documentation and inventory adjustments.
• Manage store damages procedures to reduce shrink; ensure reporting.
• Train and coach team members through onboarding and ongoing development.
• Partner in Asset Protection to reduce shrink and promote safe operations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job description

The Michaels Companies Inc. is seeking a Merchandise Manager in Lynnwood, WA to drive merchandising and operational execution, including truck processing, inventory routines, planogram sets, and visual standards.

The role ensures accurate pricing, timely promotions, and a customer-ready environment through workload planning and inventory management. Key responsibilities include leading SOP adherence, policy execution, MOD coverage, and overseeing in-stock optimization, planograms, and