Hybrid Strategic Buyer & Merchandising Lead

Target; Minneapolis (MN); Hybrid; USD 73,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k)

Employee discount

Paid sick leave

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Job summary

Target in Minneapolis, MN, is seeking a Buyer to plan profitable, locally relevant assortments and drive omni-channel growth. You’ll work with guest behavior, market dynamics, and competitive data to localize assortments and coordinate with vendors and internal partners.

The role emphasizes cross-functional leadership, managing SKU mix, and aligning with sales and margin goals while collaborating with designers, category managers, and planners. Hybrid work is available.

Qualifications

• Four-year degree or equivalent experience.
• 1+ years of Merchandising experience.
• Strong strategic and analytical skills to grow a business.
• Strong collaboration skills to partner with Cross Functional Teams.
• Flexibility, resilient and comfortable working in “grey areas” that are constantly changing.

Responsibilities

• Own omni-channel growth by planning profitable and locally relevant assortments.
• Influence and negotiate with vendors to achieve results and identify gaps and opportunities.
• Lead cross-functional teams to drive category results while managing progress toward sales and margin goals.
• Collaborate with product designers and/or category managers and vendors to guide product development and sourcing.
• Core responsibilities are described within this job description and may change to meet business needs.

Skills

Merchandising experience

Strategic thinking

Analytical skills

Collaboration with cross-functional

Adaptability

Education

Four-year degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Target in Minneapolis, MN, is seeking a Buyer to plan profitable, locally relevant assortments and drive omni-channel growth. You’ll work with guest behavior, market dynamics, and competitive data to localize assortments and coordinate with vendors and internal partners.

The role emphasizes cross-functional leadership, managing SKU mix, and aligning with sales and margin goals while collaborating with designers, category managers, and planners. Hybrid work is available.