Assortment Planner

Role Overview

Assortment Planner at Dollar Tree’s corporate office will partner closely with Category Directors and Merchants to define and optimize the product assortment strategy. Using strong analytical skills and business insight, the role will develop and maintain assortment plans, evaluate item performance, and provide data‑driven recommendations that directly impact category success. This position supports Dollar Tree’s mission and maintains its status as the #1 value retailer.

• Provide analytical support for Product Line Reviews (PLRs) and Business Reviews (BRs), ensuring accurate data and actionable insights 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.
• 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.
• 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.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Finance, Merchandising, Marketing, Analytics, or related field.
• 1+ years of experience in Assortment Planning, Merchandising, or an 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.

• 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.

• Employee Assistance Program.
• Retirement plans with matching contribution.
• Employee Stock Purchase Program.
• Educational Assistance.
• Access to Perk Spot, an employee discount platform for goods and services.
• Annual bonus eligibility upon reaching goals.

Position requires relocation to the Store Support Center in Chesapeake, VA.

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.