Strategic Merchandise & Assortment Planner

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off (PTO)

Paid holidays

Job summary

Dollar Tree Stores in Chesapeake, VA seeks an Assortment Planner to partner with Category Directors and Merchants to define and optimize our product assortment strategy. You’ll develop and maintain assortment plans, evaluate item performance, and provide data-driven recommendations that directly impact category success.

Your day-to-day responsibilities include supporting PLRs and BRs with accurate data, developing assortment plans aligned with category strategies, and using optimization tools to

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.
• 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.
• Perform ad hoc analysis and reporting to support strategic initiatives and address performance trends.
• Track and report on department KPIs, supporting leadership in driving category results.
• Partner with Merchandising, Inventory, and Store Operations to align plans with business objectives.
• Present findings and recommendations in a clear, data-grounded manner.

Skills

Assortment Planning

Analytical mindset

Cross-functional collaboration

Data-driven decision making

Education

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

Tools

Excel

Assortment planning software

Job description

Dollar Tree Stores in Chesapeake, VA seeks an Assortment Planner to partner with Category Directors and Merchants to define and optimize our product assortment strategy. You’ll develop and maintain assortment plans, evaluate item performance, and provide data-driven recommendations that directly impact category success.

Your day-to-day responsibilities include supporting PLRs and BRs with accurate data, developing assortment plans aligned with category strategies, and using optimization tools to