Sr Merchandise Planner

Senior Category Management Planner

The Senior Category Management Planner is key business partner with Buyer / Sr Buyer to ensure achievement of department goals in terms of sales, gross margin and inventory.

Analysis

• Provide Buyer / Sr Buyer with analysis and recommendation to optimize sales, margin and inventory, in season recommendations to optimize seasonal plans
• Ensure corporate inventory initiatives are included in department strategies
• Optimize seasonal inventory flow in season management and execution of basic assortment exit strategies for resets
• Partner with Financial Planner to develop and execute SKU rationalization goals

Purchase Planning

Assortment Planning

Reset Support

Other Duties As Assigned

Minimum Type of Experience the Job Requires

Other

Preferred Education

Preferred Special Certifications or Technical Skills

Preferred Type of Experience the Job Requires

Applicants in the U.S. must satisfy federal, state, and local legal requirements of the job.

At The Michaels Companies Inc, our purpose is to fuel the joy of creativity. As the leading creative destination in North America, we operate over 1,300 stores in 49 states and Canada and online at Michaels.com and Michaels.ca. The Michaels Companies, Inc. also owns Artistree, a manufacturer of custom and specialty framing merchandise, and MakerPlace by Michaels, a dedicated handmade goods marketplace. Founded in 1973 and headquartered in Irving, Texas, Michaels is the best place for all things creative.

At Michaels, we prioritize the wellbeing of our teams by providing robust benefits for both full-time and part-time Team Members. Our benefits include health insurance (medical, dental, and vision), paid time off, tuition assistance, generous employee discounts, and much more.

Michaels is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are here for all Team Members and all customers to create, innovate and be better together. Michaels is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In keeping with this commitment, Michaels will assure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations.