Assortment Planner

As an Assortment Planner at Dollar Tree’s corporate office, you’ll partner closely with Category Directors and Merchants to define and optimize our product assortment strategy. Using strong analytical skills and business insight, you’ll develop and maintain assortment plans, evaluate item performance, and provide data-driven recommendations that directly impact category success. Your expertise in planning and performance analysis plays a critical role in supporting Dollar Tree’s mission and maintaining our position as the #1 value retailer.

Your day-to-day responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Assortment Planning & Strategy:

• 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

Performance Analysis & Reporting:

• 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

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

• 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

Your Required Skills and Experience:

• 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

Preferred Requirements:

• Experience in retail, value retail, or high-volume merchandising environments
• Advanced proficiency in Excel or data visualization tools
• Experience supporting PLRs and BRs in a corporate merchandising environment

Our success is a team effort —

when we reach our goals, you’ll be eligible for a yearly bonus!

Your Perks and Benefits: We offer a wide variety of rewards to support your health, wealth, and mental well-being. In addition to medical, pharmacy, dental, and vision insurance, we offer:

· Employee Assistance Program

· Retirement plans with matching contribution

· Employee Stock Purchase Program

· Educational Assistance

· Access to PerkSpot, an employee discount platform for goods and services

· And much more!

Who We Are:

At Dollar Tree, we make a difference in the lives of our customers every day by exceeding their expectations and delivering value – it’s what our business is built on. Our associates play an important role in this commitment by embracing change and showing up for their teams and their communities.

We see an exciting path forward as our company continues to grow and transform – and we know that this path starts with you.

Join our team today and discover The Value of You.

Dollar Tree is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.

Full time

500 Volvo Parkway,Chesapeake,Virginia 23320

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