Merchant Assistant: Supplier & PO Coordinator

dollartree; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Family Dollar in Chesapeake, VA is seeking a Merchant Assistant to support buyers in a fast-paced environment. You will act as a liaison between buyers, suppliers, and internal teams, handling supplier setup, SKU creation, PO creation, marketing, billing, and customer support.

You should be organized, a strong communicator, and able to manage multiple tasks, with 40 hours per week and up to 10% travel. Growth opportunities exist within Merchandising.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Microsoft Office experience required.
• College degree preferred.
• Retail experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Become a subject matter expert in the business category.
• Act as liaison between buyers, Data Management, suppliers, and cross-functional partners.
• Prepare materials and take notes for team and cross-functional meetings.
• Manage supplier setup, SKU creation, PO creation, and pricing workflows.
• Maintain department trackers and communicate with suppliers regularly.
• Resolve private brand customer issues via gift cards and monitor accuracy of submissions.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Multitasking

Time management

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

College degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Family Dollar in Chesapeake, VA is seeking a Merchant Assistant to support buyers in a fast-paced environment. You will act as a liaison between buyers, suppliers, and internal teams, handling supplier setup, SKU creation, PO creation, marketing, billing, and customer support.

You should be organized, a strong communicator, and able to manage multiple tasks, with 40 hours per week and up to 10% travel. Growth opportunities exist within Merchandising.