Assistant Buyer (pOpshelf)

Partners with Buyer to support product selection, merchandising, vendor communication, forecasting and market evaluation.

Partner and assist the Buyer in the selection, flow and merchandising of products that will provide Dollar General’s customers with a better life, and our shareholders with a superior investment. Facilitate the internal and external partnerships that allow Dollar General to serve others by being a customer driven distributor of consumable basics.

• Job Responsibilities
• • Coordinates the flow of merchandise through daily communication with vendors and distribution, transportation and reorder departments. (45%)
• • Evaluate and report on the performance of products. (10%)
• • Assists in sales planning and forecasting. (10%)
• • Assists buyer in selecting merchandise that will create value and excitement for customers and impact company success. (10%)
• • Assists buyer in merchandising products through plan-o-gramming and in-store communications. (10%)
• • Develops in-depth market knowledge by visiting competition, trade shows and manufacturing facilities. (10%)
• • Maintain positive relationships with teamshare partners by visiting stores bi-monthly. (5%)
• Job Qualifications
• • Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing
• • Ability to analyze and interpret budget, sales, market and consumer data
• • Ability to learn negotiation dynamics and interpersonal skills
• • Ability to understand market and customer needs to build assortments
• • Ability to make decisions in a rapidly changing environment
• • Ability to create a team environment and facilitate decision making
• Education/Experience

• 3 to 5 years merchandising and/or retail experience.
• College degree and buying experience preferred.