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At Dollar Tree, it’s really all about the thrill of the hunt. As a Fortune 150 company and one of the nation’s leading value retailers, we operate more than 8,000 stores and 25 distribution centers across 48 contiguous U.S. states and five Canadian provinces. We hunt the world over to find the most exciting merchandise for our customers, who are always telling us that they can’t believe the cool items they find in our stores are such a great value. From party supplies and home décor to health & beauty, seasonal items, food & snacks, and so much more, we offer a huge selection — everything you need and want for every day, every holiday, and every occasion — all at extreme values and with NEW items arriving every week! We are experts in creative ideas and sound business management. For over 30 years, our philosophy and mission have not changed, yet we are constantly adapting to an ever-changing marketplace with innovative and creative ideas. We understand the value of a dollar, plus we understand the value of smart, innovative associates. Dollar Tree is made up of tens of thousands of talented people with the drive, imagination, and intelligence to help us continue our success — do you have what it takes to join Dollar Tree? General Summary:  Assistant Buyers collaborate with Buyers to ensure company sales and profitability objectives are met through support of a primary merchandise category or categories. This position assists with the planning, purchasing, controlling, and merchandising of assigned categories to support the Buyer, maximize the effectiveness of the Buying Unit and achieve sales, profits, and market share objectives for the Company. Assistant Buyers support Buyers in sourcing, evaluating, negotiating, and pricing products for specific merchandise lines. This responsibility includes day-to-day operational and administrative functions to ensure smooth operations within the buying department. Assistant Buyers must possess and rely on product and industry experience to plan, execute, and accomplish goals. This position is responsible for embracing Family Dollar's store-centric commitment to customers, customer service and sales. Principal Duties & Responsibilities: · In conjunction with Buyers, develop competitive customer and market strategies that involve targeted merchandise selection, proper assortment, and accurate pricing plans. · In conjunction with Buyers, create/select ads, and endcaps for stores. Proofread ads and coupons prior to review with Buyers to ensure accuracy. · Assist Buyers with all fashion, seasonal and other applicable programs to maximize sales and achieve company goals. · Create MicroStrategy and other reports as requested by Buyers. · Analyze categories on a regular basis to identify opportunities, trends, and sales shortfalls. Review findings with Buyers and design specific, targeted action plans to enhance sales. · Actively participate in the approval process for all decisions pertaining to assortment planning · Participate in the pre and post line review process as needed, which may include generating reports, performing data analysis, working with schematics to create planograms, working with replenishment, and following up on vendor responsibilities. · Obtain samples and provide direction during advertising promotions. Perform quality control to ensure correct information is provided for both ads and signage. · Assist Buyers with maintaining and tracking all funding (i.e., quarterly damage billings, co-op, special billings, vendor billings, etc.). Reconcile monthly co-op against advertising report and maintain yearly vendor co-op reports. · Ensure merchandise quality standards are maintained in accordance with established Buyer specifications and FDS standards. In consort with the Quality Control Director and Buyers, actively work to identify and resolve quality issues. · Maintain collaborative vendor partnerships, negotiate where applicable, and resolve vendor issues in a timely manner. · Develop strong, collaborative internal relationships with Replenishment, Planning, Allocation, and other departments to ensure departmental goals are understood and executed. · Design and implement (with guidance from Buyers) an ongoing "action learning" program to gain proficiency in responsibilities such as negotiating, line reviews, demographic analysis, etc. · Continuously build upon and increase industry and product knowledge by reading monthly industry reports and enhancing systems knowledge. · Shop local Family Dollar stores, as well as other comparative retail stores, on a regular basis to identify new trends and opportunities, evaluate merchandise mix, evaluate competition, and translate findings into executable product plans. · Responsible for limited work-related travel (approximately 5-10% of the time) · Other job-related duties as assigned. Minimum Requirements: ·  Education:  Bachelor’s Degree from a four-year college or university or associate degree with additional experience / training preferred. ·  Experience:  One (1) or more years of retail, buying, purchasing, replenishment or similar job-related experience. ·  Technical Skills:  Must be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office desktop applications and Windows-based programs, as well as retail math; Merchandising, product, trend, and analytical skills beneficial. Assistant Buyer at Dollar Tree General Summary: As an Assistant Buyer at Dollar Tree, you will collaborate with Buyers to ensure company sales and profitability objectives are met through effective support of primary merchandise categories. This position plays a critical role in planning, purchasing, controlling, and merchandising assigned categories to maximize the effectiveness of the Buying Unit and achieve sales, profits, and market share goals for the company. You will assist Buyers in sourcing, evaluating, negotiating, and pricing products, ensuring smooth operations within the buying department. Embracing Dollar Tree's commitment to customer service, you will leverage your product and industry experience to execute and accomplish goals. Principal Duties & Responsibilities: • Strategic Development: Collaborate with Buyers to develop competitive customer and market strategies involving targeted merchandise selection, proper assortment, and accurate pricing plans. • Advertising Support: Assist in creating and selecting advertisements and endcaps for stores, proofreading ads and coupons for accuracy before review with Buyers. • Sales Maximization: Support Buyers with fashion, seasonal, and other applicable programs to enhance sales and achieve company goals. • Reporting and Analysis: Generate reports, including MicroStrategy, to assist Buyers in analyzing categories regularly, identifying opportunities, trends, and sales shortfalls, and designing targeted action plans. • Assortment Planning: Actively participate in the assortment planning approval process and pre/post line review processes, including generating reports, data analysis, and working on schematics for planograms. • Promotional Direction: Obtain samples and provide direction during advertising promotions, performing quality control to ensure accurate information is provided for ads and signage. • Funding Tracking: Assist Buyers in maintaining and tracking funding, including quarterly damage billings and vendor billings, reconciling monthly co-op against advertising reports. • Quality Assurance: Ensure merchandise quality standards align with established Buyer specifications and Dollar Tree standards, collaborating with the Quality Control Director to identify and resolve quality issues. • Vendor Relationships: Maintain collaborative partnerships with vendors, negotiate terms as needed, and resolve vendor issues promptly. • Cross-Department Collaboration: Develop strong internal relationships with Replenishment, Planning, Allocation, and other departments to ensure departmental goals are understood and executed. • Continuous Learning: Implement an ongoing "action learning" program under the guidance of Buyers to build proficiency in responsibilities such as negotiating, line reviews, and demographic analysis. • Industry Engagement: Continuously enhance industry and product knowledge through monthly industry reports, local store visits, and competitive shopping to identify trends and opportunities. • Travel Requirements: Limited work-related travel (approximately 5-10% of the time). • Other Duties: Perform other job-related duties as assigned. Minimum Requirements: • Education: Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university, or an associate degree with additional experience/training preferred. • Experience: One (1) or more years of retail, buying, purchasing, replenishment, or similar job-related experience. • Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and Windows-based programs, along with a strong grasp of retail math. Strong merchandising, product, trend, and analytical skills are beneficial. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.