Category Merchant - Seasonal
Core
Develop assortment, execute merchandising strategy, and implement merchandising plans for Dollar Tree stores.
Role type
Senior Category Merchant (Buying)
Builds
Assortment plans, product selections, and promotional programs for retail banners/channels/countries/departments
Domain
Retail / Merchandising
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
Category strategy definition, assortment planning, product selection, vendor negotiation, financial planning, planogram management, team leadership
Preferred skills
Market and trend analysis, systems improvement initiatives
Technologies
Plan-o-guides, display guides, flow guides, planners
Responsibilities
Consult on category strategy alignment with corporate goals; define assortment and select products; collaborate with Global Sourcing for vendor selection and cost negotiation; sign off on planograms and promotional plans; conduct Weekly Business Reviews and Monthly P&L reviews; lead and mentor the Category Team.