Sr Category Management Planner

Irving-Irving Corporate Office-3939 West John Carpenter Freeway💼 Full-time🗓 2026-09-14 → 2026-09-26

Core

Partner with Category Managers and Directors to optimize sales, gross margin, and inventory for seasonal and trend programs at a retail craft store.

Role type

Senior Category Management Planner

Builds

Weekly sales, margin, and inventory plans; seasonal and basic assortment strategies; reset financial forecasts.

Domain

Retail (crafts/hobbies) + Supply Chain Planning

Deliverable

Required skills

Numerical analysis, project management, retail planning, SKU rationalization, seasonal flow management, assortment planning, financial timeline adherence

Preferred skills

MFP (Michaels Financial Planning) administration, error correction, pack optimization, forward buy evaluation

Technologies

MFP, Microsoft Excel

Responsibilities

Create weekly sales, margin, and inventory plans at subclass level; optimize seasonal inventory flow and assortment exit strategies; partner with Financial Planner on SKU rationalization; recommend wave breaks and optimal pack sizes; implement MD strategy and discontinue timing during resets; monitor reset activities and update financial forecasts.

Seniority

Mid-level (2-5 years experience), hands-on IC

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About michaels

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 inf