Coffee & Tea Buyer Associate | Category Analytics & Growth

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

Job summary

Target in Minneapolis is seeking an Associate Buyer to work on category planning, vendor management, and merchandising strategy. You will collaborate across teams to select items, plan space, set pricing, and forecast performance, driving sales and profitability for your categories.

The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, analytical decision-making, and a proactive mindset. A four-year degree and merchandising experience are preferred as part of the qualifications.

Qualifications

• A four-year degree or equivalent experience.
• Strong financial, strategic and planning skills.
• Entrepreneurial spirit with strong analytical, decision‑making, and organization skills.
• A performance-driven individual who demonstrates strong initiative and has superior leadership skills.
• Flexibility and resiliency; comfortable working in "grey areas" that are constantly changing.
• Comfortable taking risks, working through change and supporting creative chances.
• 1+ years merchandising experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• In partnership with Buyers, you will execute advertising plans and strategies for your category via item selection, space planning, pricing, and forecast analysis.
• You will help Buyers with system input of item descriptions and markdown updates, and you’ll generate reports to analyze weekly and monthly category metrics.
• You will support the Buyer in guiding product development and executing the financial plan for your categories.
• You will manage communication with vendors to maximize sales and profit, aligning with cross-functional partners.

Skills

Financial analysis

Strategic planning

Analytical thinking

Leadership

Decision making

Adaptability

Merchandising experience

Education

Four-year degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Target in Minneapolis is seeking an Associate Buyer to work on category planning, vendor management, and merchandising strategy. You will collaborate across teams to select items, plan space, set pricing, and forecast performance, driving sales and profitability for your categories.

The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, analytical decision-making, and a proactive mindset. A four-year degree and merchandising experience are preferred as part of the qualifications.