Project Specialist, Merchandise Initiatives

Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future visa sponsorship.        

GENERAL SUMMARY:

The Merchandise Initiatives Project Specialist serves as the central point of contact for managing and prioritizing merchandising communications across multiple business areas. This role ensures all merchandising initiatives are strategically planned and efficiently executed in stores. The Project Specialist partners closely with cross-functional teams—including Merchandising, Pricing, Marketing, Store Operations, and Visual Merchandising—to coordinate timing, resources, and communications that support business priorities.

PRINCIPLE DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Create, edit/review, and release timely merchandising communications, including the Weekly Merchandise Bulletin outlining key store priorities and business rationale.
• Review communication requests to ensure proper labor support, prioritization, and efficient execution.
• Partner with the Manager on Workflow Calendar coordination and maintenance, assisting with meeting preparation, cross-functional follow-ups, and process improvements as needed.
• Develop an understanding of the Workflow Calendar process to provide support and backup coverage when necessary.
• Assist with the development of the Apparel Guide by coordinating content, gathering information, and partnering with cross-functional teams to help provide stores with clear, actionable apparel merchandising guidance.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams that communications are delivered on time.
• Identify risks, resource gaps, and process inefficiencies; propose and implement solutions to improve execution.
• Recommend enhancements to communication processes and workload management.
• Provide training and support for corporate partners on communication tools, such as OpsCenter and Smartsheet.

• Perform additional responsibilities as assigned to support business needs.

 POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

·         40+ work hours per week.

·         Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.

·         Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

·         Applies job knowledge effectively and demonstrates confidence in making routine decisions.

·         Demonstrates a positive outlook towards working in a team environment.

·         Effective communicator with strong cross-functional collaboration skills.

·         Prioritize projects and seek help when necessary.

·         Ability to be proactive and innovative.

·         Accurately establishes and maintains information with 100% accuracy.

·         Ability to work independently.

·         Balances quality and thoroughness with the need for timeliness and speed.

·         Up to 10% of travel may be required.

·         Ability to be flexible and work outside of normal business hours as business necessity dictates.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Education:
  •  Bachelor’s degree in business, merchandising, marketing, or a related field.
• Experience:
  • 2–3 years of experience in merchandising, planning, project management, or a similar role.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Key Competencies:
  • Organizational & Planning Skills
  • Communication & Collaboration
  • Adaptability & Flexibility
  • Leadership & Initiative

Projected Salary Range: $70,000-$88,000

Family Dollar is an equal opportunity employer and committed to recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting qualified people of all backgrounds, and make all employment decisions without regard to any protected status. We are committed to complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.