FD Category Merchant- Beverage DSD
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 objectives
- Responsible for the assortment definition and product selection for the banners, channels, countries and departments they manage, ensuring that the assortment aligns with targets
- Responsible 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 responsibilities
- Consulted 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 targets
- Responsible for signing off on all plan-o-guides, display guides, flow guides, and planners for their assigned responsibilities prior to communication to stores
- Responsible for collaborating with the Global Sourcing organization to manage and direct relationships and performance of those vendors that support their assigned responsibilities
- Responsible 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 promotion
- Responsible for conducting Weekly Business Reviews of their assigned responsibilities. Consulted on the Monthly P&L Performance Reviews of their assigned responsibilities
- Consulted on activities related to leading, mentoring and providing guidance to the Category Team as well as training and developing the Merchandising organization
- Responsible for identifying potential Merchandising business and systems improvement initiatives
- 3 to 6 years’ experience at the Buyer level preferred with a large volume/specialty/mass retailer
- Bachelor's degree (BA / BA / BFA) or equivalent
- Retail/discount merchandising
- Merchandise planning, assortment planning, and category management experience
- Market and trend analysis experience
- Creativity – big idea development
- Proven vendor management skills (sourcing, relationship building, product pricing, product development); strong negotiating skills
Dollar Tree and Family Dollar are Equal Opportunity employers.
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