Strategic Assortment Planner — Data-Driven & Growth-Focused

Dollar Tree, Inc.; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

Retirement plans with matching

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Educational Assistance

Access to PerkSpot

Job summary

Dollar Tree, Inc. seeks an Assortment Planner at our corporate office to partner with Category Directors and Merchants in defining and optimizing our product assortment strategy.

You will develop and maintain assortment plans, evaluate item performance, and provide data-driven recommendations that impact category success. Your day-to-day includes analytical support for PLRs and BRs, developing plans aligned with financial objectives, collaborating with Merchandising, Inventory, and Store

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

Analytical mindset

Data interpretation

Stakeholder influence

Cross-functional communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree (Business/Finance/Merchandising/Analytics)

Tools

Assortment planning software

Analytical tools

Job description

Dollar Tree, Inc. seeks an Assortment Planner at our corporate office to partner with Category Directors and Merchants in defining and optimizing our product assortment strategy.

You will develop and maintain assortment plans, evaluate item performance, and provide data-driven recommendations that impact category success. Your day-to-day includes analytical support for PLRs and BRs, developing plans aligned with financial objectives, collaborating with Merchandising, Inventory, and Store