Category Merchant - Hardware
Core
Develop assortment, execute merchandising strategy, and implement plans for Dollar Tree stores to drive category success.
Role type
Senior Category Merchant (Hardware)
Builds
Assortment plans, product selections, and promotional programs for retail banners and channels
Domain
Retail / Discount Merchandising
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
Assortment planning, category management, market and trend analysis, vendor management, negotiation, financial planning, product selection
Preferred skills
Buyer level experience at large volume/specialty/mass retailer, creativity in big idea development
Technologies
Plan-o-guides, display guides, flow guides, planners
Responsibilities
Define category strategy aligned with corporate goals, select products for assigned banners/channels/countries/departments, collaborate with Global Sourcing on vendor selection and cost negotiation, sign off on plan guides and promotional product selections, conduct weekly business reviews and monthly P&L performance reviews, mentor and develop the merchandising organization
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with team leadership