Lead Inventory Specialist - Product Information Management Operations

Target Corporation India Pvt Ltd; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

Target Corporation India Pvt Ltd in Bengaluru seeks a Senior Inventory Specialist to drive replenishment and inventory health across multiple nodes. You will analyze data and prepare dashboards for the core Inventory Management teams, supporting decision-making and process optimization.

The role requires Excel proficiency, strong MS Office skills, and the ability to communicate clearly with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Excel proficiency and strong MS Office skills are required.
• Good communication and collaboration abilities with a team-oriented mindset.
• Analytical thinking with curiosity and problem-solving approach.
• Ability to articulate ideas clearly and work effectively with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage replenishment and inventory-related processes across supply chain nodes.
• Analyze data and generate reports and dashboards for core Inventory Management teams.
• Monitor inventory health metrics such as stock levels and out-of-stock risks.
• Coordinate daily deliverables and weekly recaps with leadership.
• Communicate proactively with Inventory Analysts across India and Minneapolis.
• Foster an inclusive, collaborative team environment.

Job description

Lead Inventory Specialist PIM Ops

About us: As a Fortune 50 company with more than 400,000 team members worldwide, Target is an iconic brand and one of America's leading retailers. Joining Target means promoting a culture of mutual care and respect and striving to make the most meaningful and positive impact. Becoming a Target team member means joining a community that values different voices and lifts each other up. Here, we believe your unique perspective is important, and you'll build relationships by being authentic and respectful.

Overview about TII

At Target, we have a timeless purpose and a proven strategy. And that hasn’t happened by accident. Some of the best minds from different backgrounds come together at Target to redefine retail in an inclusive learning environment that values people and delivers world-class outcomes. That winning formula is especially apparent in Bengaluru, where Target in India operates as a fully integrated part of Target’s global team and has more than 4,000 team members supporting the company’s global strategy and operations.

PRIMARY FUNCTION

Work to deliver objectives through tasks that are not typically defined. May apply discretion to decisions and work output using broad operational procedures. Communicate within the department or immediate team on matters that may require explanation or interpretation to reach agreement. You will be managing executions for the processes which impacts Inventory at different nodes in Supply Chain. In addition to this analyse data and provide details on business/operation metrics by creating reports and dashboard for the core IM teams.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage Execution: Manage replenishment exceptions by executing different IM processes and maintainaing all relevant components to achieve process goals.
• Process Maintenance: Perform periodic process maintenance to ensure optimum inventory level at each item location.
• Reporting: Monitor inventory health for Instocks, Out of stocks, UPI and other business metrics.
• Managing Operation: Ownership of daily deliverables across Pyramids, weekly recaps and meeting with Leader.
• Communication: Ensure timely and proactive communication with key stakeholders such as Inventory Analysts at Target India and Minneapolis.
• Team Work: Demonstrate ability to work as a team and cultivate an inclusive environment.
• Flexibility: Actively responds to workload volumes by managing responsibilities and re-prioritizing effectively. May need to work rotating schedule to accommodate workload.

REPORTING/WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

Reports to Inventory Manager. Works closely with Inventory Analyst teams and other teams as necessary.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Graduate with 1 - 2 year of relevant work experience Proficiency in excel and good knowledge of other MS Office tools Approaches problems with curiosity and generates creative solutions Ability to communicate clearly and effectively Ability to work well with others and contribute to a positive environment. Highly motivated and committed to the development of high-quality work
• DESIRED REQUIREMENTS: Problem solving skills Data management and interpretation

Useful Links- Life at Target- https://india.target.com/

Benefits- https://india.target.com/life-at-target/workplace/benefits

Experience Level Senior Level