Dollar Tree Distribution, Inc. · 8 hours ago
Vice President, GMM Basics
VA-Chesapeake
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
15+ years expDollar Tree Distribution, Inc. is seeking a Vice President of Merchandising – Basics to lead the strategy and execution of its consumables categories. This role involves defining a customer-focused merchandise strategy that drives sales and enhances supplier relationships, while partnering with cross-functional teams to ensure operational excellence.
Facilities Services
Responsibilities
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
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
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
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
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
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
Qualification
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
Company
Dollar Tree Distribution, Inc.
Dollar Tree Distribution, Inc. is a facilities services company based out of 500 VOLVO PKY, Chesapeake, Virginia, United States.
Founded in 1999Chesapeake, Virginia, US
1001-5000 employeesH1B Sponsorship
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