Associate Merchant - First Aids/Medication

About the role

As a DT Associate Merchant at Dollar Tree's corporate office, you'll support the Category Director and Category Merchants by providing assistance with all merchandising business processes for all channels (including assortment development, execution of the merchandising strategy, and implementing merchandising plans for Dollar Tree Stores).

Responsibilities

• Category Strategy & Product Development
• Provide analysis and research to assist in the development of the Category Strategy.
• Consult on the assortment definition and product selection for their respective Category.
• Develop copy and text in support of Marketing for Category product.
• Input to the selection of products from their respective Category to be included in a promotional program.
• Consult on potential Merchandising business and systems improvement initiatives.
• Vendor Management & Market Analysis
• Evaluate vendor performance and recommend sources of supply to the Category Merchant and Category Director.
• Prepare analysis and reporting to support vendor meetings.
• Identify new sources of supply, prepare for overseas buying trips, vendor selection, and cost negotiations.
• Manage vendor relationships within their respective Category.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 1-3 years of related Merchandise/Buying experience
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Spreadsheet and word processing skills
• Detail oriented
• Able to work independently
• Creativity
• Ability to build strong relationships and work well within a team

Preferred Requirements

• Retail/discount merchandising experience

Perks and Benefits

• Health, Dental, & Vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Life and disability insurance
• 401(k) plan
• PTO
• Paid holidays annually
• Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Access to PerkSpot, an employee discount platform for goods and services

Who We Are

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
• Access to PerkSpot, an employee discount platform for goods and services

And much more!