Assortment Planner

Dollar Tree•Chesapeake, VA

1d•$75,000 - $82,000•Onsite

About The Position

As an Assortment Planner at Dollar Tree’s corporate office, you’ll partner closely with Category Directors and Merchants to define and optimize product assortment strategy. Using analytical skills and business insight, you’ll develop and maintain assortment plans, evaluate item performance, and provide data-driven recommendations that impact category success. The role supports Dollar Tree’s mission and its position as a value retailer.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Merchandising, Marketing, Analytics, or a related field.
At least 1 year of experience in Assortment Planning, Merchandising, or a related analytical role.
Experience working with assortment planning software and analytical tools.
Strong analytical mindset and ability to interpret data and translate insights into recommendations.
Ability to influence stakeholders and communicate effectively across cross-functional teams.

Nice To Haves

Experience in retail, value retail, or high-volume merchandising environments.
Advanced proficiency in Excel or data visualization tools.
Experience supporting PLRs and BRs in a corporate merchandising environment.

Responsibilities

Provide analytical support for Product Line Reviews (PLRs) and Business Reviews (BRs), ensuring accurate data and actionable insights are available for decision-making.
Develop and maintain assortment plans aligned with category strategies and financial objectives.
Use assortment optimization tools to evaluate item and store clustering and support assortment recommendations.
Conduct weekly analysis of top- and bottom-performing products, identifying category risks and opportunities.
Perform ad hoc analysis and reporting to support strategic initiatives and address performance trends.
Track and report department-level KPIs to support leadership in driving category results.
Partner with Merchandising, Inventory, and Store Operations teams to align assortment plans with broader business objectives.
Present findings and recommendations clearly and compellingly, grounded in data.