Associate Inventory Planner

Support Center - Irving

The Associate Inventory Planner manages the end-to-end inventory flow for lower complexity categories. The ideal candidate can analyze a breadth of data, factoring elements like trends, product lifecycles, minimum order quantities (MOQs), lead times, timing, warehouse capacity, and more to forecast and plan inventory.

Major Activities

• Forecasting: Maintain and improve unit demand/sales forecasts (unconstrained demand) for specific sub-categories.
• Performance Analysis: Bring historical performance data into cross-functional discussions to help shape future assortment decisions.
• Inventory Management: Manage the end-to-end (E2E) lifecycle for assigned items, from initial launch to final exit.
• Tactical Adjustments: Adjust replenishment settings based on item roles (e.g., core vs. seasonal) to optimize stock levels.
• Cross-Functional Partnership: Act as the primary inventory contact for junior-level merchants and vendors.

Other duties as assigned

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Minimum Type of Experience Required

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, or a related field.
• 1–3 years of experience in inventory, planning, or retail buying.
• Proven ability to identify trends in sales and inventory data.

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 and celebration. As the leading destination for creating and celebrating 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. Founded in 1973 and headquartered in Irving, Texas, Michaels is the best place for all things creative. For more information, please visit www.michaels.com.

Michaels offers a range of benefits to support team members and their families. Depending on position and eligibility, team members may have access to a 401(k) with employer match, an Employee Assistance Program, medical, dental, and vision coverage, telemedicine services, flexible spending accounts, commuter benefits, tuition assistance, adoption assistance, and various voluntary insurance options. All team members enjoy everyday perks such as employee discounts and access to partner discount programs. For a summary of benefits, visit the Michaels Benefits at a Glance page. For additional information regarding benefits, visit MIKBenefits.com

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. 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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