The Vice President (VP) of Merchandising – Basics will lead the strategy, execution, and growth of Dollar Tree’s consumables categories. This leader will define and execute a customer-focused merchandise strategy that drives sales, improves margin, strengthens supplier relationships, and enhances value perception within Dollar Tree’s core $1.25 price point and multi-price formats. As a key member of the Merchandising leadership team, this role partners cross-functionally with Finance, Supply Chain, Store Operations, Marketing, and Global Sourcing to deliver profitable growth and operational excellence across the Basics portfolio. **Key Responsibilities** **Strategic Leadership & Vision** + Set and communicate the long-term strategy for all Basics categories, aligned with Dollar Tree’s mission and value proposition. + Partner across merchandising in the development of annual and multi-year merchandise and category strategies, including product mix, pricing, and promotional planning. + Identify category growth opportunities through customer insights, market data, and trend analysis. **Financial & Business Performance** + Own full P&L accountability for the Basics division, including sales, margin, inventory, shrink, and vendor funding. + Drive financial discipline through cost negotiation, assortment productivity, and space optimization. + Manage pricing architecture to balance value, profitability, and competitive positioning. **Assortment & Vendor Management** + Oversee assortment planning and category management to ensure balance across core, seasonal, and innovation items. + Lead vendor partnerships and negotiations to secure optimal terms, funding, and supply reliability. + Expand and evolve Dollar Tree’s private brand portfolio to deliver differentiation and improved margins. **Operational & Cross-Functional Excellence** + Partner with Supply Chain, Global Sourcing, and Operations to optimize flow, packaging, and logistics for high-velocity Basics goods. + Collaborate with Store Operations and Visual Merchandising to ensure execution excellence at shelf. + Align closely with Marketing on promotional strategy and storytelling to drive customer engagement and traffic. **Leadership & Team Development** + Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of category and merchant leaders. + Build a strong culture of accountability, innovation, and collaboration. + Establish clear objectives and success metrics tied to enterprise and category goals. **Innovation & Market Insights** + Leverage customer and industry insights to identify new opportunities and adapt to changing consumer behaviors. + Monitor competitors and market trends to ensure Dollar Tree remains a leader in value retail. + Champion test-and-learn approaches for new products, pricing, and merchandising initiatives. **Qualifications & Experience** **Required:** + Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or related field (MBA preferred). + 15+ years of progressive merchandising leadership experience, including senior level leadership responsibility overseeing large, complex portfolios. + Experience within value retail, grocery, CPG, or discount channels. + Demonstrated success in a high-volume, multi-location retail environment. + Proven track record of P&L management, supplier negotiations, and driving profitable sales growth. + Strong understanding of consumer behavior, category management, and pricing strategy. + Exceptional leadership, communication, and influence skills across executive teams. + Highly analytical, data-driven decision maker with strong commercial acumen. **Success Metrics / KPIs** + Category sales growth vs. plan + Gross margin improvement + GMROI and inventory turns + Private label penetration + Shrink reduction and cost savings + Vendor funding and promotional ROI + Team engagement and talent retention **Core Competencies** + Strategic and financial acumen + Supplier and partnership excellence + Data-driven decision making + Executional rigor and accountability + Cross-functional leadership and collaboration + Customer-centric innovation + Talent development and succession planning Full time 500 Volvo Parkway,Chesapeake,Virginia 23320 Buying Dollar Tree