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Major Activities Category Strategy:

Assist in the execution of category strategies that align with business goals and customer needs. Conduct market and competitor research to support strategic decision-making. Collaborate with vendors and internal teams to ensure category objectives are met.

Assortment/Product Strategy:

Support the development and maintenance of a balanced and customer-relevant product assortment. Analyze sales performance and customer feedback to identify assortment opportunities. Participate in product selection, line reviews, and seasonal planning. Set plannograms, label sku's, and ensure accuracy through POG proofing

Marketing & Promotions:

Monitor pricing activity including promotions, markdowns, and competitive pricing. Support the execution of promotional and pricing strategies by assisting with tasks like ad proofing.

Financial Plans:

Track performance against financial metrics and assist in identifying areas for improvement. Assist in preparing Financial Reports Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Business, Merchandising, or related field preferred 2+ years of merchandising or equivalent experience preferred Analytical and problem-solving skills. Proficiency in utilizing Excel or other data analysis tools to extract insights and make data-driven decisions. Collaboration skills to partner with cross-functional teams Flexible, resilient, and comfortable working in a constantly changing environment. Detailed-oriented with excellent organizational skills 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. 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