GENERAL PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:
The principal purpose of this position is to develop the assortment, execute the merchandising strategy, and implement merchandising plans for Family Dollar stores.
ESSENTIAL ACTIVITIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:Consulted on the definition of the Category Strategy for their respective Category and ensuring that this strategy aligns with the Corporate strategy and meets targeted financial objectivesResponsible for the assortment definition and product selection for the banners, channels, countries and departments they manage, ensuring that the assortment aligns with targetsResponsible for identifying, developing and procuring products to drive the success and performance of their assigned banners/channels/countries/departments (i.e. their “assigned responsibilities”)Responsible for collaborating with the Global Sourcing organization to identify new sources of supply, prepare for buying trips, select vendors, and negotiate costs for their assigned responsibilitiesConsulted on all financial and assortment planning activities for their assigned responsibilities. Ensures plans align with the Category Strategy and business objectives, and that buys align with assortment targetsResponsible for signing off on all plan-o-guides, display guides, flow guides, and planners for their assigned responsibilities prior to communication to storesResponsible for collaborating with the Global Sourcing organization to manage and direct relationships and performance of those vendors that support their assigned responsibilitiesResponsible for the selection of all products from their assigned responsibilities that are included in a promotional program. Responsible for ensuring the products are appropriately represented in a promotionResponsible for conducting Weekly Business Reviews of their assigned responsibilities. Consulted on the Monthly P&L Performance Reviews of their assigned responsibilitiesConsulted on activities related to leading, mentoring and providing guidance to the Category Team as well as training and developing the Merchandising organizationResponsible for identifying potential Merchandising business and systems improvement initiativesEDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:3 to 6 years’ experience at the Buyer level preferred with a large volume/specialty/mass retailerBachelor's degree (BA / BA / BFA) or equivalentRetail/discount merchandisingMerchandise planning, assortment planning, and category management experienceMarket and trend analysis experienceCreativity – big idea developmentProven vendor management skills (sourcing, relationship building, product pricing, product development); strong negotiating skills