Strategic Merchandise Planning Lead

Family Dollar; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 119,000; Full time

Job summary

Family Dollar seeks a Merchandise Planning Manager to lead a team of Merchandise Planners and drive financial planning, sales forecasts, and inventory strategies that align with company goals. You will orchestrate pre-season and in-season plans, analyze performance, and influence decisions with merchandising leadership in a fast-paced retail environment.

The role emphasizes leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and advanced Excel and ERP-based planning.

Qualifications

• Experience in merchandise planning and financial planning.
• Strong knowledge of retail financial metrics and inventory planning.
• Proven ability to lead and develop a team of planners.
• Bachelor's degree required; master's preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Merchandise Planners and manage Open-to-Buy (OTB) processes.
• Develop financial strategies, sales forecasts, and inventory plans.
• Partner with Merchandising leadership to drive category profitability and planning accuracy.
• Communicate performance and action plans in weekly business reviews.

Skills

Analytical skills

Financial modeling

Leadership

Excel proficiency

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Finance/Merchandising/Economics

Master's degree preferred

Tools

SAP

Oracle Retail

Blue Yonder

ERP systems

Job description

Family Dollar seeks a Merchandise Planning Manager to lead a team of Merchandise Planners and drive financial planning, sales forecasts, and inventory strategies that align with company goals. You will orchestrate pre-season and in-season plans, analyze performance, and influence decisions with merchandising leadership in a fast-paced retail environment.

The role emphasizes leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and advanced Excel and ERP-based planning.