Assortment Planner Dollar Tree · Chesapeake, VA

QuickCruit; Chesapeake, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Dollar Tree seeks an Assortment Planner at its corporate office in Chesapeake, VA, to partner with Category Directors and Merchants to define and optimize product assortments using data-driven insights.

You will develop and maintain assortment plans, evaluate item performance, and provide recommendations that influence category results, supporting weekly KPI tracking and cross-functional initiatives with Merchandising, Inventory, and Store Operations.

Qualifications

• 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
• Utilize assortment optimization tools to evaluate item and store clustering to support assortment recommendations
• Conduct weekly analysis of top and bottom performing products, identifying risks and opportunities within the category
• Perform ad hoc analysis and reporting to support strategic initiatives and address performance trends
• Track and report on department-level KPIs, supporting leadership in driving category results
• Partner with Merchandising, Inventory, and Store Operations teams to ensure assortment plans align with broader business objectives
• Present findings and…

Responsibilities

• Provide analytical support for PLRs and BRs with accurate data and actionable insights for decisions
• Develop and maintain assortment plans aligned with category strategies and financial objectives
• Use assortment optimization tools to evaluate item/store clustering for recommendations
• Analyze weekly top/bottom products and identify risks and opportunities
• Create ad hoc analyses to support strategic initiatives and trends
• Track KPI performance at department level for leadership insights
• Collaborate with Merchandising, Inventory, and Store Operations on alignment of plans

Job description

As an Assortment Planner at Dollar Tree’s corporate office, you’ll partner closely with Category Directors and Merchants to define and optimize our product assortment strategy. Using strong analytical skills and business insight, you’ll develop and maintain assortment plans, evaluate item performance, and provide data-driven recommendations that directly impact category success. Your expertise in planning and performance analysis plays a critical role in supporting Dollar Tree’s mission and maintaining our position as the #1 value retailer.

Assortment Planning & Strategy:

• 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
• Utilize assortment optimization tools to evaluate item and store clustering to support assortment recommendations

Performance Analysis & Reporting:

• Conduct weekly analysis of top and bottom performing products, identifying risks and opportunities within the category
• Perform ad hoc analysis and reporting to support strategic initiatives and address performance trends
• Track and report on department-level KPIs, supporting leadership in driving category results

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

• Partner with Merchandising, Inventory, and Store Operations teams to ensure assortment plans align with broader business objectives
• Present findings and…