Assistant Buyer – Merchandising & Sourcing

dollartree; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

Family Dollar is seeking an FD Assistant Buyer at its Chesapeake, VA corporate office. You’ll collaborate with Buyers to support merchandising strategies, planning, purchasing, and pricing across assigned categories to drive sales and profitability.

Responsibilities include developing competitive strategies with Buyers, creating ads and endcaps, generating reports (MicroStrategy), analyzing categories, and assisting with assortment planning. Occasional travel and strong MS Office skills required.

Qualifications

• 1+ year in retail, buying, replenishment or related role.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and retail math.
• Bachelor’s or associate degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support Buyers with planning, purchasing and pricing of assigned categories.
• Create ads and endcaps, proofread ads.
• Analyze categories and develop action plans to boost sales.
• Prepare MicroStrategy and other reports.
• Track funding and co-op, reconcile monthly reports.
• Assist with assortment planning approvals.
• Travel up to 5–10%.

Skills

Retail buying exp

Office software

Retail math

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Windows OS

Job description

Family Dollar is seeking an FD Assistant Buyer at its Chesapeake, VA corporate office. You’ll collaborate with Buyers to support merchandising strategies, planning, purchasing, and pricing across assigned categories to drive sales and profitability.

Responsibilities include developing competitive strategies with Buyers, creating ads and endcaps, generating reports (MicroStrategy), analyzing categories, and assisting with assortment planning. Occasional travel and strong MS Office skills required.