Assortment Planner

Dollar Tree•Chesapeake, VA

2d•$75,000 - $82,000•Onsite

About The Position

As an Assortment Planner at Dollar Tree’s corporate office, you will partner with Category Directors and Merchants to define and optimize product assortment strategy. You will develop and maintain assortment plans, evaluate item performance, and provide data-driven recommendations that support category success and Dollar Tree’s value-retail mission. The role provides analytical support for Product Line Reviews (PLRs) and Business Reviews (BRs), uses assortment optimization tools to assess items and store clustering, and monitors product and department performance. You will collaborate with Merchandising, Inventory, and Store Operations teams, and present clear, data-grounded findings and recommendations. The stated start-rate salary is $75,000–$82,000 based on experience, plus a 20% bonus and equity.

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 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 items and store clustering and support assortment recommendations.
Analyze top- and bottom-performing products weekly, 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.

Benefits

Health, medical, pharmacy, dental, and vision insurance.
Flexible spending account.
Life and disability insurance.
401(k) plan with matching contributions.
Paid time off (PTO).
Paid holidays.
Employee stock purchase plan/program.
Yearly bonus eligibility; stated start rate also includes a 20% bonus and equity.
Educational assistance.
Employee Assistance Program.
Employee discount platform (PerkSpot).