Job Description

Support Center - Irving

The Merchandising Assistant (MA) is responsible for providing the Merchandising team administrative and project support.

Administrative Processes:   

• Prepare, maintain, and update data, reports and records required to support the buying process.
• Maintain and perform routine data entry in support of the buying process. 
  • Set up new vendors.
  • Product database entry and verify item/SKU setup information.
  • Ensure quotes run in a timely manner.
  • Create batch lists of Quote Sheets and upload them into SPEDY for the buying team.
  • Enter data into the Replenishment Management System.
• Under the guidance of Assistant Buyer/Buyer, maintain Excel assortment plans with SKU detail.
• Under the guidance of Assistant Buyer/Buyer, write seasonal purchase orders.
• Process and track purchase orders.  Communicate any changes to the vendor.
• Work with internal departments to develop wave breaks and generate POs, as needed.
• Run daily and weekly sales reports by class and department in support of buying team. 
• Respond to customer and store requests as needed.
• Track, organize, purge and display samples and expenses. 
• Maintain sample rooms, including shipping packages, processes and delivery to appropriate manager.
• Coordinate with partners for sample sales.
• Mockup packaging for samples for POG walks.

Advertising:

• Assist buying team with the preparation and proofing of necessary plans, materials, data and reports for assigned tasks.
• Maintain ad rotation, ensure ad accuracy of signage.
• Proof ads for accuracy. Input comments into proofing system, as needed
• Order and coordinate ad samples from vendors to Advertising
• Pack and deliver samples from Planogram (POG) to Advertising
• Complete Ad Turn-in forms with accurate offer information and photography direction

Planogram (POG):

• Request, track, and organize samples pre/post planogram review.
• Maintain accurate labeling for POG sets
• Under guidance of Assistant Buyer/Buyer, execute the product presentation in the model store.
• Under guidance of Assistant Buyer, set up and manage the POG area for the overall category, including private label brands

Vendor:

• Communicate to vendors for sample requests
• Communicate with vendors for ecommerce assets

Other duties as assigned

Minimum Education

• Two years college or relevant experience

Minimum Special Certifications or technical skills

• Proficient with MS Office, including Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently.
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to work in an environment of change

Preferred Education

• Four-year college degree

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs.
• Frequent physical movement including standing, stooping, bending, use of ladder at times and lifting

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

For 50 years, Michaels has been the best place for all things creative. We strive to inspire our customers, cultivate confident leaders, and serve our communities by fostering an inclusive environment for everyone to learn, shop, and create. At Michaels, everyone has a seat at our craft table and every Team Member is encouraged to hone their craft with opportunities for personal and professional growth. From our Stores and Distribution Centers to Artistree and our Support Center, our best-in-class team is committed to delivering on our purpose to fuel the joy of creativity. As the leading creative destination in North America, we operate over 1,290 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.

Michaels is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are here for all Team Members and all Makers 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. Accordingly, if a reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the job, and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Customer Care at 1-800-642-4235 (1800-MICHAEL).

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