Category Merchant - First Aid & Medicine

Dollar Tree Inc

Chesapeake, VA

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Business Solutions, Business Strategy, Category Development, Category Management, Consulting, Financial Planning, First Aid, Market Trend Analysis, Medicine, Mentoring, Merchandising, Negotiation Skills, People Management, Performance Reviews, Process Improvement, Product Development, Product Management, Product Pricing, Profit & Loss, Promotional Programs, Purchasing/Procurement, Retail Merchandising, Strategic Planning, Team Lead/Manager, Trend Analysis, Vendor/Supplier Management, Vendor/Supplier Selection
LOCATION
Chesapeake, VA
POSTED
30+ days ago

Category Merchant - First Aid & Medicine

Your merchandise planning, assortment planning, and category management experience along with your market and trend analysis experience make you a great fit for our DT Category Merchant position. Join our dynamic team today and find a rewarding career with a company that values you and all you bring to the table.

About Your Role:

As a DT Category Merchant at Dollar Tree's corporate office, you'll develop the assortment, execute the merchandising strategy, and implement merchandising plans for Dollar Tree stores. Your day-to-day job duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

Category Strategy & Product Management

  • Consulted on the definition of the Category Strategy for their respective Category and ensuring that this strategy aligns with the Corporate strategy and meets targeted financial objectives.
  • Responsible for the assortment definition and product selection for the banners, channels, countries and departments they manage, ensuring that the assortment aligns with targets.
  • Responsible for identifying, developing and procuring products to drive the success and performance of their assigned banners/channels/countries/departments (i.e. their "assigned responsibilities").
  • Responsible for collaborating with the Global Sourcing organization to identify new sources of supply, prepare for buying trips, select vendors, and negotiate costs for their assigned responsibilities.
  • Consulted on all financial and assortment planning activities for their assigned responsibilities. Ensures plans align with the Category Strategy and business objectives, and that buys align with assortment targets.
  • Responsible for signing off on all plan-o-guides, display guides, flow guides, and planners for their assigned responsibilities prior to communication to stores.
  • Responsible for collaborating with the Global Sourcing organization to manage and direct relationships and performance of those vendors that support their assigned responsibilities.
  • Responsible for the selection of all products from their assigned responsibilities that are included in a promotional program. Responsible for ensuring the products are appropriately represented in a promotion.

Business Performance & Team Leadership

  • Responsible for conducting Weekly Business Reviews of their assigned responsibilities. Consulted on the Monthly P&L Performance Reviews of their assigned responsibilities.
  • Consulted on activities related to leading, mentoring and providing guidance to the Category Team as well as training and developing the Merchandising organization.
  • Responsible for identifying potential Merchandising business and systems improvement initiatives.

Your Required Skills and Experience:

  • 3 to 6 years' experience at the Buyer level preferred with a large volume/specialty/mass retailer
  • Bachelor''s degree (BA / BA / BFA) or equivalent
  • Retail/discount merchandising
  • Merchandise planning, assortment planning, and category management experience
  • Market and trend analysis experience
  • Creativity - big idea development
  • Proven vendor management skills (sourcing, relationship building, product pricing, product development); strong negotiating skills

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.

Full time

500 Volvo Parkway,Chesapeake,Virginia 23320

Buying

Dollar Tree

About the Company

D

Dollar Tree Inc

It’s all about the thrill of the hunt!

We love to hear from our customers and overwhelmingly the two comments we repeatedly receive are:

"I can't believe this cool item I just found at Dollar Tree!" AND...

"I can't believe it's only $1.00!"

That’s when we know we've done our jobs right! We have worked hard to create an environment where shopping is fun... a place where our customers can discover new treasures every week... a store where entire families can enjoy hunting for that special something. Every Dollar Tree store is bright and well lit, clean and well organized, and stocked with endless hidden treasures!

Just as important, we continue to offer our customers products they need at extreme values! We carry a broad, exciting mix of merchandise that includes many trusted national and regional brands. Some of the product departments you'll find at Dollar Tree include housewares, glassware, dinnerware, cleaning supplies, candy, snacks, food, health and beauty, toys, gifts, gift bags and wrap, party supplies, stationery, craft supplies, teaching supplies, books, seasonal décor, and so much more. Everything you need for every day, every holiday, every occasion... and every single item is only $1 (or less)!

The best part is that there is probably a Dollar Tree store near you! We are a national company with thousands of stores conveniently located in shopping centers and malls in all 48 contiguous states. You can also shop online for larger quantities of the same items you'd find in our stores, plus check out craft and project ideas, take advantage of online exclusives and manufacturer closeouts, watch videos, and join our Value Seekers Club to find even more fun and frugal ideas. We invite you to come check us out, compare our prices, and stretch your dollars by shopping with us... Discover the Dollar Tree Difference!

 

COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Retail
FOUNDED
1986
WEBSITE
https://www.dollartree.com/careers