Family Dollar Associate Category Merchant
The Associate Merchant partners with Buyers to develop and execute merchandise strategies that drive sales, margin, and inventory productivity. This role is responsible for supporting assortment planning, vendor management, and business analysis within a specific category or department.
Key Responsibilities
Collaborate with Buyers to build merchandise assortments and category strategies that meet sales and profitability goals
Analyze sales performance, trends, margins, and inventory to identify risks and opportunities
Execute financial plans including sales, margin, and inventory targets; monitor variances and recommend actions
Assist in assortment planning, item selection, and pricing strategies for assigned categories
Support vendor relationships, including negotiations, product selection, and performance evaluation
Develop and execute promotional strategies and monitor results
Conduct competitive analysis by shopping stores and evaluating market trends
Provide insights to support micro-merchandising and localization strategies
Partner with cross-functional teams (planning, allocation, replenishment, marketing) to ensure execution
Identify replenishment opportunities and manage lifecycle of key items
Prepare reports, forecasts, and presentations for leadership
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience) preferred
3+ years of merchandising, buying, or retail experience (or 5+ years in combined planning/allocation roles)
Strong analytical skills with knowledge of retail math (sales, margin, inventory turns)
Experience with assortment planning and merchandising systems
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and retail reporting tools
Strong communication, negotiation, and decision-making skills
Core Competencies
Merchandising and product trend analysis
Financial acumen (sales, margin, inventory management)
Strategic thinking and execution
Vendor management and negotiation
Cross-functional collaboration
Customer-focused mindset
Projected Salary: $78,500-$88,500
Family Dollar is an equal opportunity employer and committed to recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting qualified people of all backgrounds, and make all employment decisions without regard to any protected status. We are committed to complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.
Full time510 Volvo Parkway,Chesapeake,Virginia 23320BuyingFamily Dollar
At Dollar Tree, it’s really all about the thrill of the hunt. As a Fortune 150 company and one of the nation’s leading value retailers, we operate more than 8,000 stores and 25 distribution centers across 48 contiguous U.S. states and five Canadian provinces. We hunt the world over to find the most exciting merchandise for our customers, who are always telling us that they can’t believe the cool items they find in our stores are such a great value. From party supplies and home décor to health & beauty, seasonal items, food & snacks, and so much more, we offer a huge selection — everything you need and want for every day, every holiday, and every occasion — all at extreme values and with NEW items arriving every week!
We are experts in creative ideas and sound business management. For over 30 years, our philosophy and mission have not changed, yet we are constantly adapting to an ever-changing marketplace with innovative and creative ideas. We understand the value of a dollar, plus we understand the value of smart, innovative associates. Dollar Tree is made up of tens of thousands of talented people with the drive, imagination, and intelligence to help us continue our success — do you have what it takes to join Dollar Tree?
