General Summary:
The Director, Network Design and Optimization will lead network strategy and analytics for Dollar Tree’s supply chain network. This position owns the strategic network design of our distribution network, Supply Chain analytics and Program Management Office (PMO) responsibilities. The successful candidate will direct network design, analytics, and PMO resources to drive enterprise-wide efficiencies, reduce costs, and enable long-term growth through strategic network design.
This position requires a proven leader with strong technical expertise, financial acumen, and the ability to influence senior executives and cross-functional partners.
Principal Duties & Responsibilities:
- Network Strategy & Design Lead the design and optimization of our end-to-end supply chain network. Develop network strategies to support future growth, service level expectations and cost objectives. Build and maintain network models to evaluate scenarios related to facility placement, capacity needs and transportation efficiency.
- Oversee the PMO function, establishing enterprise standards to improve project delivery, governance, and budgeting. Define and manage governance frameworks, project plans, risk mitigation strategies and executive reporting
- Manage and develop the Supply Chain Analytics team responsible for producing insights, reporting and analysis Leverage tools such as SQL, Tableau, Power BI to drive decision making.
- Achieve network-wide cost savings through DC footprint optimization, long-range capacity planning, and labor management integration.
- Partner with leadership in Operations, Transportation, Finance, IT and Inventory to align on strategies and coordinate implementation.
- Provide executive level updates, scenario modeling and business cases to support capital investment and operational decisions.
- Secure Board and Finance Committee approval for multi-year long-range plans, aligning supply chain strategy with enterprise growth goals.
- Mentor and develop high-performing engineering, and analytics teams focused on value creation, quality, and scalability.
Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, or related field; Master’s preferred.
- 12+ years of progressive leadership experience in supply chain engineering, network design, or operations.
- Demonstrated ability to lead Network Design, PMO, and analytics teams with measurable results.
- Strong financial acumen with experience presenting and securing executive/Board approvals.
- Expertise in Network Design software (preferably Llamasoft or Optilogic).
- Exceptional communication, influencing, and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment, managing competing priorities with strategic foresight.
Pay Range: $186,500-$196,500 base on experience + 25% bonus target + equity. Relocation assistance provided.
Our success is a team effort —
when we reach our goals, you’ll be eligible for a yearly bonus!
Your Perks and Benefits:
We offer a wide variety of rewards to support your health, wealth, and mental well-being. In addition to medical, pharmacy, dental, and vision insurance, we offer:
- Employee Assistance Program
- Retirement plans with matching contribution
- Employee Stock Purchase Program
- Educational Assistance
- Access to PerkSpot, an employee discount platform for goods and services
- And much more!
Who We Are:
At Dollar Tree, we make a difference in the lives of our customers every day by exceeding their expectations and delivering value – it’s what our business is built on. Our associates play an important role in this commitment by embracing change and showing up for their teams and their communities.
We see an exciting path forward as our company continues to grow and transform – and we know that this path starts with you.
Join our team today and discover The Value of You.
Dollar Tree is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.
This job specification should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the exclusive standards of the position. This is not to be considered a complete list of job duties, which appear in the job description for this position, and which may be amended from time to time at the discretion of Dollar Tree. Inc
Full time500 Volvo Parkway,Chesapeake,Virginia 23320Distribution Center EngineeringDollar TreeSkills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, or a related field
- Master’s degree
- 12+ years of progressive leadership experience in supply chain engineering, network design, or operations
- Experience leading Network Design, PMO, and analytics teams with measurable results
- Strong financial acumen and experience presenting to and securing executive or Board approvals
- Expertise in network design software, preferably Llamasoft or Optilogic
- Exceptional communication, influencing, and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced, high-growth environment with strategic foresight
Dollar Tree Stores Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Dollar Tree Stores and has not been reviewed or approved by Dollar Tree Stores.
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Retirement Support — A dollar-for-dollar 401(k) match on the first 5% is offered to eligible associates, with service requirements noted. This creates a clear savings pathway that company materials consistently highlight.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — An Employee Stock Purchase Plan allows associates to buy company stock at a discount, with recent materials citing about a 15% discount. This provides an additional ownership avenue alongside regular pay.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental, maternity, and adoption leave are listed, with additional programs supporting fertility, adoption, and surrogacy for eligible associates. Family-planning resources and related supports are referenced in current benefits guides.
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What We Do
Dollar Tree remains committed to our original mission: giving our customers extreme value at low prices. Employing more than 150,000 associates across a network of 9,000 stores and 18 distribution centers in North America, we’re fulfilling that mission more now than ever before. We see an exciting path forward as we continue to grow and transform – and we know that this path starts with you. Join our team today and discover The Value of You!
