Data Analyst- L4

Target; Bengaluru; Hybrid; INR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Target Bengaluru invites a data analyst to support merchandising decisions through structured analyses, dashboards, and modeling. You will work with senior analysts to translate business questions into data-driven insights and collaborate with data engineering on pipelines while maintaining governance standards.

The role requires strong SQL skills, experience with at least one BI tool, knowledge of large datasets, and an interest in GenAI applications to improve productivity and storytelling of

Qualifications

• SQL fundamentals with joins, temp tables and basic query tuning.
• Experience with at least one BI tool (Power BI/Looker/Tableau).
• Exposure to Big Data tech like Hadoop or Hive and Spark.
• Familiarity with GCP BigQuery and data pipelines (Airflow).
• Programming in Python or R and basic ML concepts.
• Understanding of regression/time-series and other analytics methods.
• Git and agile work experience; strong communication and curiosity.
• Interest in Retail/Merchandising analytics and GenAI basics.

Responsibilities

• Execute data analysis to support merchandising decisions using established frameworks.
• Prepare data, run analyses, and summarize results for decision making.
• Develop and maintain reports, dashboards, and basic models.
• Apply predictive/diagnostic analytics under guidance.
• Query large datasets using SQL and BigQuery or similar tools.
• Collaborate with data engineering on pipelines and validation.
• Ensure accuracy and quality of analytical outputs.
• Communicate findings through AI summaries and data storytelling.
• Document analysis logic and assumptions for transparency.
• Follow data governance and privacy guidelines.

Skills

SQL

BI Visualization tools

Python/R

GenAI basics

Communication

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Agile experience

Education

B.Tech / B.E.

Masters in Statistics / Econometrics / Mathematics

Tools

GCP BigQuery

Airflow

Spark

Tableau

Power BI

Looker

Hive

HDFS

Job description

Role & responsibilities

• Execute data analysis to support merchandising decisions using established frameworks and methodologies
• Assist with scenario and decision analysis by preparing data, running analyses, and summarizing results
• Work closely with senior analysts and stakeholders to understand business questions and analytical requirements
• Develop and maintain reports, dashboards, and basic models to track business performance and trends
• Apply foundational predictive and diagnostic analytics techniques under guidance
• Query and analyze large datasets using SQL and data platforms such as GCP BigQuery or similar tools
• Support data pipeline development and validation in partnership with data engineering teams
• Ensure accuracy, consistency, and quality of analytical outputs
• Clearly communicate findings through AI summaries and basic data storytelling
• Document analysis logic, definitions, and assumptions to support transparency and reuse
• Follow corporate data governance, privacy, and responsible AI guidelines

1. Hands on experience to Structured Query Language (SQL) syntax, including joins, volatile tables, and basic query tuning. And deep understanding of core DW/BI concepts.

2. Experience in at least 1 BI Visualization tool (i.e. PBI, Looker, Tableau) with ability to learn additional vendor and proprietary visualizations tools.

3. Working knowledge of structured (Oracle, Hive) and unstructured databases including Hadoop Distributed File System (HDFS)

4. Exposure to large-scale datasets using tools like GCP BigQuery, Spark, or SQL-based warehouses and data pipelines (using Airflow or similar tools)

5. Exposure to R, Python, Hive or other open-source languages/database

6. Understanding of analytical techniques (like Regression, Time-series models, Classification Techniques, etc.) to discover and measure key business drivers

7. Git source code management & experience working in an agile environment

8. Problem solving skills

9. Self-motivated and able to work in team settings in a fast-paced environment

10. Competent and curious to ask questions and learn to fill gaps

11. Good communication.

12. Experience with Retail, Merchandising, Marketing will be strong addons

13. Basic understanding of Generative AI (GenAI) and Large Language Model (LLM) based applications, including prompt engineering, RAG and AI-assisted workflows

14. Ability to leverage AI-powered tools to improve analytical productivity, automate routine tasks, and support business insights

Preferred candidate profile

Experience:

Overall 2-6 years exp and relevant 1-3 years exp

Qualification:

TI : B.Tech / B.E. or Masters in Statistics /Econometrics/Mathematics equivalent

US : Bachelors