**GENERAL PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:** The principal purpose of **_this position_** is to support the Category Merchant by providing assistance with all merchandising business processes, including assortment development, execution of the merchandising strategy, and implementing merchandising plans for Dollar Tree Inc. **ESSENTIAL ACTIVIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:** + Responsible for providing analysis and research to assist in the development of the Category Strategy + Consulted on the assortment definition and product selection their respective Category + Responsible for providing analysis and research to assist in the definition of the assortment + Consulted on product development activities for their respective Category + Responsible for evaluating vendor performance and recommending sources of supply to the Category Merchant. + Responsible for preparing analysis and reporting to support vendor meetings + Consulted on the identification of new sources of supply, preparation for overseas buying trips, vendor selection, and cost negotiations + Consulted on all financial and assortment planning activities for their respective Category + Responsible for development and approval of all plan-o-guides, display guides, flow guides, and planners for their respective Category + Responsible for developing copy and text in support of Marketing for Category product + Consulted on the management of vendor relationships within their respective Category + Provide input to the selection of products from their respective Category to be included in a promotional program. Consulted on activities to ensure the products are appropriately represented in a promotion + Provide input to the Weekly Business Reviews and Monthly P&L of their respective Category. Consulted on potential Merchandising business and systems improvement initiatives **MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:** **_Education_** : Bachelors Degree from a four-year college or university or equivalent experience / training preferred **_Experience_** : 3 or more years of related experience as a Buyer or 5 or more years of combined buying, planning and allocations responsibilities **_Technical Skills:_** Must be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office and Windows-based programs as well as retail math; Strong merchandising, product, trend and analytical skills **_Other Skills:_** Demonstrated leadership and decision making