Senior Analyst-Planning & Inventory Management Operations (A&A - Projects) (Minneapolis)
Target
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Posted today
Hybrid
Qualifications
Education
Four-year degree or equivalent experience
Experience Requirements
Required
2+ years of experience in Target Supply Chain or Merchandising roles
2 years of experience
Required Skills
Technical Skills
Working understanding of Target Inventory Management replenishment systems
Soft Skills
Excellent analytical abilityStrong project management skillsStrong verbal and written communication skillsCuriosity with a desire to learn and innovateSelf-starter with ability to work independently to prioritize and take actionFlexibility & resiliency; comfortable working in 'grey areas' that are constantly changingDemonstrated ability to manage tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Full Job Description
Senior Planning And Inventory Operations Analyst
Are you looking to see more, do more, and achieve more? A role in Planning & Inventory Management Operations allows you to leverage your expertise by analyzing, researching, and creating solutions on a large scale to enhance Target's ability to manage inventory.
As a Senior Planning and Inventory Operations Analyst supporting Apparel & Accessories businesses, you will maintain a focus on purchaseability and inventory availability. You will be responsible for driving operational excellence by proactively identifying replenishment issues to develop and implement replenishment strategies that address chronic outliers and drive KPI improvement.
You will understand multiple diverse businesses and how they operate, as you will be working with multiple categories in the store. Consult with Core Inventory Management (IM) teams to provide guidance and build strategies for inventory flow and positioning amongst other projects. You'll leverage your strong Inventory Management system knowledge to help develop and tailor inventory strategies to support the total Inventory Management organization. Partner with teams across the company to deliver key initiatives in order to best support stores, guests, and Core IM teams.
Core responsibilities of this job are described within this job description. Job duties may change at any time due to business needs.
About You:
This position will require in office presence Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday each week, and can work from home on Fridays. Work duties cannot be performed outside of the country of the primary work location, unless otherwise prescribed by Target.
Are you looking to see more, do more, and achieve more? A role in Planning & Inventory Management Operations allows you to leverage your expertise by analyzing, researching, and creating solutions on a large scale to enhance Target's ability to manage inventory.
As a Senior Planning and Inventory Operations Analyst supporting Apparel & Accessories businesses, you will maintain a focus on purchaseability and inventory availability. You will be responsible for driving operational excellence by proactively identifying replenishment issues to develop and implement replenishment strategies that address chronic outliers and drive KPI improvement.
You will understand multiple diverse businesses and how they operate, as you will be working with multiple categories in the store. Consult with Core Inventory Management (IM) teams to provide guidance and build strategies for inventory flow and positioning amongst other projects. You'll leverage your strong Inventory Management system knowledge to help develop and tailor inventory strategies to support the total Inventory Management organization. Partner with teams across the company to deliver key initiatives in order to best support stores, guests, and Core IM teams.
Core responsibilities of this job are described within this job description. Job duties may change at any time due to business needs.
About You:
- Four-year degree or equivalent experience
- 2+ years of experience in Target Supply Chain or Merchandising roles
- Working understanding of Target Inventory Management replenishment systems
- Excellent analytical ability
- Strong project management skills
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Curiosity with a desire to learn and innovate
- Self-starter with ability to work independently to prioritize and take action
- Flexibility & resiliency; comfortable working in 'grey areas' that are constantly changing
- Demonstrated ability to manage tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment
This position will require in office presence Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday each week, and can work from home on Fridays. Work duties cannot be performed outside of the country of the primary work location, unless otherwise prescribed by Target.
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