Strategic Merchandising & Store Operations Lead

Michaels Inc.; Conway (AR); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer match

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Employee discounts

Tuition assistance

Adoption assistance

Commuter benefits

Job summary

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

Responsibilities include leading store operations, supervising staff, managing Ship from Store, RTVs, ASN receiving, and maintaining in-stock

Qualifications

• 3+ years retail leadership experience.
• Experience managing inventory, pricing, and in-store presentation.
• Familiarity with planogram execution and visual merchandising.
• Ability to lift 25-50 pounds and perform physical store duties.
• Willingness to work nights, weekends and early mornings.

Responsibilities

• Assist Store Manager in leading SOPs and company programs to ensure compliance.
• Ensure policy adherence and store standards are maintained.
• Provide Manager-on-Duty coverage and storefront leadership.
• Lead truck unloading, sorting, and merchandise flow to sales floor.
• Execute Store-In-Stock Optimization routines to maintain stock and sales readiness.
• Oversee Planogram execution and visual merchandising to standards.
• Support backroom organization and customer-ready store environment.
• Manage inventory control, shrink reduction, and pricing integrity.
• Coordinate Ship from Store fulfillment and RTVs/ASN processes.
• Train and develop team members in assigned departments.

Skills

Leadership

Retail operations

Inventory management

Planogram execution

Pricing accuracy

Team coaching

Tools

POS system

Job description

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

Responsibilities include leading store operations, supervising staff, managing Ship from Store, RTVs, ASN receiving, and maintaining in-stock