Store Merch & Inventory Operations Lead

Michaels Stores; Norridge (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer match

Employee Assistance Program

medical

dental

vision coverage

telemedicine services

flexible spending accounts

commuter benefits

tuition assistance

adoption assistance

voluntary insurance options

employee discounts

Job summary

Michaels Stores is seeking a Merchandise Manager in CHI-NORRIDGE, IL, to drive merchandising and operational execution, including truck processing, inventory routines, planogram sets, and visual standards. You will ensure accurate pricing and timely promotional execution while maintaining a customer-ready store environment through strong workload planning and inventory management.

Responsibilities include leading truck processes, coordinating staffing with store leadership, and executing

Qualifications

• 3+ years retail leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• 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 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.

Skills

Retail leadership

Team management

Store operations

Job description

Michaels Stores is seeking a Merchandise Manager in CHI-NORRIDGE, IL, to drive merchandising and operational execution, including truck processing, inventory routines, planogram sets, and visual standards. You will ensure accurate pricing and timely promotional execution while maintaining a customer-ready store environment through strong workload planning and inventory management.

Responsibilities include leading truck processes, coordinating staffing with store leadership, and executing