Assortment Planner

Dollar Tree • Chesapeake, VA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Assortment Planner partners with the Category Director and Category Merchants to define our product assortment. They will use their keen analytic skills to develop and maintain assortment plans for the Category while investigating top and bottom performing products on a weekly basis and providing recommendations to the Category team. Their expertise, judgment and proficiency in planning is critical to Dollar Tree’s mission and our success as the #1 value retailer. Here, you’ll have the opportunity to connect with people every day — creating memorable experiences for our customers while also building a career that can take you anywhere. Join our team and see where your journey can take you. We're invested in your health and wellness. That’s why we invest in perks, programs, and resources that help you at every stage of your life and career.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Finance, Merchandising, Marketing, Analytics, or related field.
• 1 plus years of experience in Assortment Planning, Merchandising, or related roles.
• Experience with Assortment Planning software and analytical tools.
• Strong ability to influence and ability to design compelling communication grounded in data

Responsibilities

• Assortment Planning Support: Provide analytical support for product line reviews (PLRs) and business reviews (BRs), ensuring that all data and insights are available for decision-making.
• Data-Driven Analysis: Conduct ad hoc analysis and reporting to identify opportunities and challenges in category performance.
• Collaboration: Work with cross-functional teams, including Merchandising, Inventory, and Store Operations, to ensure that assortment plans are aligned with broader business objectives.
• Tool Utilization: Use assortment optimization tools to evaluate item/store clustering and assist in the development of assortment strategies.
• KPI Monitoring: Track and report on performance against department-level KPIs, supporting managers in driving category success.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees