Senior Category Strategy & Planning Lead

Michaels; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer match

Employee Assistance Program

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Telemedicine services

Flexible spending accounts

Commuter benefits

Tuition assistance

Adoption assistance

Voluntary insurance options

Employee discounts and partner pricing

Job summary

Michaels is seeking a Senior Category Management Planner in Irving, TX to partner with the Category Manager and Category Director. The role focuses on driving sales, margin and inventory optimization, with seasonality planning and SKU rationalization efforts.

Key duties include analyzing data with MFP, managing weekly plans, and coordinating with pricing and replenishment teams. Requires 2–5 years in retail and a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years in retail experience.
• Numerical analysis; collaborative activities; project management.
• Analytical, organizational, communication, collaborative, self-motivational, and time management skills required.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent; business/retail background preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide CD/CM with analysis and recommendations to optimize sales, margin and inventory.
• In-season recommendations to optimize seasonal plans and exit strategies for resets.
• Partner with Financial Planner to develop SKU rationalization goals.
• Create weekly sales, margin and inventory plans using MFP for seasonal programs.
• Own MFP administration and correct errors; advise on wave breaks and pack optimization.
• Support assortment planning and participate in review meetings with category management.
• Develop MD strategy for resets and monitor progress against financial timelines.

Skills

Numerical analysis

Project management

Analytical thinking

Communication

Time management

Collaboration

Self-motivation

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Business, retail or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Planning systems

Job description

Michaels is seeking a Senior Category Management Planner in Irving, TX to partner with the Category Manager and Category Director. The role focuses on driving sales, margin and inventory optimization, with seasonality planning and SKU rationalization efforts.

Key duties include analyzing data with MFP, managing weekly plans, and coordinating with pricing and replenishment teams. Requires 2–5 years in retail and a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.