Bakery Associate Buyer – Strategic Merchandising

Target; Minneapolis (MN); Hybrid; USD 58,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Target in Minnesota is seeking an Associate Buyer. You will execute advertising plans and strategies, select items, allocate space, and forecast pricing for your category.

You’ll collaborate with product design and sourcing to support the financial plan and analyze weekly and monthly category metrics. In partnership with cross-functional teams, you’ll manage vendor communications to maximize sales and profit, align with market trends, and help drive assortments in a dynamic, hybrid work setting

Qualifications

• Strong financial, strategic and planning skills as listed.
• Entrepreneurial spirit with strong analytical, decision-making and organization skills.
• 1+ years merchandising experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Execute advertising plans and strategies for your category via ad item selection and pricing.
• Plan assortments, space allocation, and markdown updates; generate reports.
• Collaborate with product design and sourcing to support financial plans for categories.
• Manage communication with vendors to maximize sales and profit.

Skills

Financial skills

Strategic skills

Planning skills

Leadership

Education

Four-year degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Target in Minnesota is seeking an Associate Buyer. You will execute advertising plans and strategies, select items, allocate space, and forecast pricing for your category.

You’ll collaborate with product design and sourcing to support the financial plan and analyze weekly and monthly category metrics. In partnership with cross-functional teams, you’ll manage vendor communications to maximize sales and profit, align with market trends, and help drive assortments in a dynamic, hybrid work setting