Strategic Assortment Planner

Energy Jobline ZR; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k plan

Paid time off (PTO)

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Educational assistance

PerkSpot access

Job summary

Dollar Tree is seeking an Assortment Planner to collaborate with Category Directors and Merchants to shape and optimize product assortment strategies. You will develop and maintain plans, analyze item performance, and deliver data-driven recommendations that impact category results.

The role emphasizes analytical thinking, cross‑functional partnering, and proficiency with assortment planning tools to drive informed, profitable decisions across the business.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Finance, Merchandising, Marketing, Analytics, or related field.
• 1+ years of experience in Assortment Planning, Merchandising, or a related analytical role.
• Experience working with assortment planning software and analytical tools.
• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and translate insights into recommendations.
• Ability to influence stakeholders and communicate effectively across cross‑functional teams.

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.
• 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 recommendations in a clear, compelling manner grounded in data.

Skills

Assortment Planning

Analytical tools

Analytical mindset

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business, Finance, Merchandising, Marketing, Analytics, or related field

Tools

Excel

Data visualization tools

Job description

Dollar Tree is seeking an Assortment Planner to collaborate with Category Directors and Merchants to shape and optimize product assortment strategies. You will develop and maintain plans, analyze item performance, and deliver data-driven recommendations that impact category results.

The role emphasizes analytical thinking, cross‑functional partnering, and proficiency with assortment planning tools to drive informed, profitable decisions across the business.