Dollar Tree
CategoryDirector
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“Category Director at Dollar Tree. Skills: buying, planning, allocations, replenishment. Provide collaborative guidance and oversight for meeting planned sales, margin percent and dollars, and turn. Drive the selection for the range, type, and quantity of products”
What You'll Achieve.
meeting planned sales, margin percent and dollars, and turn for their designated categories; maximize profits; maximize sales results; meet or exceed sales, margin, and inventory turn goals; achieve stated goals related to service levels and inventory turn; maximize incremental sales, gross margin dollars, and coop; maximize profitability and achieve overall financial objectives
Industry & Context.
Responsible for work-related travel (approximately 10–20% of the time), Office work environment, 40+ work hours per week, Hybrid schedule with one designated day per week as Work from Home
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
4–6 years of combined buying, planning, allocations, and replenishment responsibilities, 2 or more years of related experience as a Buyer, developing a team, Proficient in Microsoft Office and Windows-based programs, retail math, merchandising skills, product skills, trend skills, analytical skills, Demonstrated leadership and decision-making skills, Dedicated to providing the highest quality products and services which meet or exceed the needs of the customer
Nice to Have
Bachelor's Degree from a four-year college or university, or equivalent experience/training
What You'll Do.
Provide collaborative guidance and oversight for meeting planned sales
margin percent and dollars
Drive the selection for the range
and quantity of products
Maximize profits and provide a viable range of merchandise
Stay abreast of market trends and react to changes in demand
Ensure merchandise is purchased
and presented to maximize sales results
Develop and execute buying strategies
Oversee execution and maintenance of inventory plans
Manage all aspects of the merchandise offering
Develop customer-centric strategic and detailed assortment plans
and retail supply chain functions
Provide strategic input to Merchandise Planners
Ensure merchandise mix provides appropriate balance
Partner long-term with global sourcing team
Establish collaborative relationship with allocation team
Partner with marketing team to design marketing and promotional plans
Develop and maintain relationships with vendor partners
Initiate all system input required to initiate new items and vendors
Attend relevant trade shows
Shop local Dollar Tree stores and comparative retail stores
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborative guidance and ultimate oversight for meeting planned sales, margin percent and dollars, and turn; Effective training and development of category teams on processes and tools; Works closely with the team and Store Support Center teams to plan and execute merchandising strategies; Responsible for the training, coaching, and development of Store Support Center teams on new processes and tools; Partner long-term with the global sourcing team; Establish a collaborative relationship with the allocation team; Partner with the marketing team; Develop and maintain relationships with vendor partners
Full Job Description
**General Summary:** The Category Director provides collaborative guidance and ultimate oversight for meeting planned sales, margin percent and dollars, and turn for their designated categories. The objectives of this position will be met through focused merchandise assortments, productive marketing, and sound financial merchandise management, in addition to the effective training and development of category teams on processes and tools. The Category Director drives the selection for the range, type, and quantity of products according to customer demand, industry trends, store policy, and financial budget. By thoroughly understanding customer needs, the Director maximizes profits and provides a viable range of merchandise priced in accordance with the categories they manage. Staying abreast of market trends and reacting to changes in demand are key elements of the role. This position is responsible for ensuring that merchandise is purchased, marketed, and presented to maximize sales results while enhancing the overall department, group, and company strategy. The Director reports directly to the Vice President/General Merchandising Manager and has responsibility for specific categories within a line of business. The Director works closely with the team and Store Support Center teams to plan and execute merchandising strategies. **Principal Duties & Responsibilities:** * Develop and execute buying strategies designed to meet or exceed sales, margin, and inventory turn goals. * Oversee the execution and maintenance of inventory plans for large, complex, or high-risk categories and subcategories. * Responsible for the training, coaching, and development of Store Support Center teams on new processes and tools. * Monitor performance compared to plan and identify trends and opportunities. * Manage all aspects of the merchandise offering, including product selection, vendor negotiations, promotional planning, pricing, store placement, and distribution. * Develop customer-c
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