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Category Merchant Job Description

Dollar Tree Inc, is a Chesapeake, Virginia-based discount store chain Customer-oriented and value-driven Dollar Tree encourages its associates to be courteous, act responsibly and interact with respect while being committed to integrity. Dollar Tree is devoted to endorsing efforts that improve the quality of life in the communities surrounding its stores, distribution centers, and, headquarters.

GENERAL PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:

The principal purpose of this position is to develop the assortment, execute the merchandising strategy, and implement merchandising plans for Dollar Tree Inc.

ESSENTIAL ACTIVITIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Responsible for the definition of the Category Strategy for their respective Category and ensuring that this strategy aligns with the Corporate strategy and meets targeted financial objectives

Responsible for the assortment definition and product selection of the departments they manage.

Responsible for identifying, developing and procuring products to drive the success and performance of their assigned responsibilities.

Responsible for collaborating with the Global Sourcing organization to identify new sources of supply, prepare for buying trips, select vendors, and negotiate costs for their assigned responsibilities

Consulted on all financial and assortment planning activities for their assigned responsibilities. Ensures plans align with the Category Strategy and business objectives, and that buys align with assortment targets

Responsible for signing off on all plan-o-guides, display guides, flow guides, and planners for their assigned responsibilities prior to communication to stores

Responsible for collaborating with the Global Sourcing organization to manage and direct relationships and performance of those vendors that support their assigned responsibilities

Responsible for the selection of all products from their assigned responsibilities that are included in a promotional program. Responsible for ensuring the products are appropriately represented in a promotion

Responsible for conducting Weekly Business Reviews of their assigned responsibilities. Consulted on the Monthly P&L Performance Reviews of their assigned responsibilities

Consulted on activities related to leading, mentoring and providing guidance to the Category Team as well as training and developing the Merchandising organization

Responsible for identifying potential Merchandising business and systems improvement initiatives

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

3 to 6 years’ experience at the Buyer level preferred with a large volume/specialty/mass retailer

Bachelor's degree (BA / BA / BFA) or equivalent preferred

Retail/discount merchandising

Merchandise planning, assortment planning, and category management experience

Market and trend analysis experience

Creativity – big idea development

Proven vendor management skills (sourcing, relationship building, product pricing, product development); strong negotiating skills