Senior Analyst Planning & Inventory Management Operations (Discretionary SSA, Minneapolis)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k)

Paid time off

Job summary

Target is seeking a Senior Analyst – Planning & Inventory Management Operations in Minneapolis to optimize replenishment and inventory availability across multiple categories. You will analyze data, identify replenishment issues, and partner with IM teams to drive KPI improvements and inventory flow.

The role requires a four-year degree (or equivalent) and 2+ years in Target Supply Chain or Merchandising, with strong analytical and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Four-year degree or equivalent experience.
• 2+ years of experience in Target Supply Chain or Merchandising roles.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify and address replenishment issues to drive KPI improvement.
• Develop and implement replenishment strategies for inventory availability.
• Collaborate with core Inventory Management teams to build inventory flow strategies.
• Support multiple categories across stores to optimize inventory positioning.

Skills

Analytical ability

Project management

Verbal and written communication

Inventory management

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Inventory management systems

Job description

## Senior Analyst Planning & Inventory Management Operations (Discretionary SSA, Minneapolis)Apply: 1000 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis,MN 55403-2542: Full time: Posted Today: R0000448410The pay range is $73,000.00 - $132,000.00Pay is based on several factors which vary based on position. These include labor markets and in some instances may include education, work experience and certifications. In addition to your pay, Target cares about and invests in you as a team member, so that you can take care of yourself and your family. Target offers eligible team members and their dependents comprehensive health benefits and programs, which may include medical, vision, dental, life insurance and more, to help you and your family take care of your whole selves. Other benefits for eligible team members include 401(k), employee discount, short term disability, long term disability, paid sick leave, paid national holidays, and paid vacation. Find competitive benefits from financial and education to well-being and beyond at https://corporate.target.com/careers/benefits.Job DescriptionJob DescriptionWorking at Target means helping all families discover the joy of everyday life. We bring that vision to life through our values and culture. Learn more about Target here.Are you looking to see more, do more, and achieve more? A role in Planning & Inventory Management Operations allows you to leverage your expertise by analyzing, researching, and creating solutions on a large scale to enhance Target’s ability to manage inventory.As a Senior Analyst – Planning & Inventory Management Operations, you will maintain a focus on purchasability and inventory availability. You will be responsible for driving operational excellence by proactively identifying replenishment issues to develop and implement replenishment strategies that address chronic outliers and drive KPI improvement. You will understand multiple diverse businesses and how they operate, as you will be working with multiple categories in the store. Consult with core Inventory Management (IM) teams to provide guidance and build strategies for inventory flow and positioning amongst other projects. You’ll leverage your strong Inventory Management system knowledge to help develop and tailor inventory strategies to support the total Inventory Management organization. Partner with teams across the company to deliver key initiatives in order to best support stores, guests, and core IM teams.Core responsibilities of this job are described within this job description. Job duties may change at any time due to business needs.**About you:*** Four-year degree or equivalent experience* 2+ years of experience in Target Supply Chain or Merchandising roles* Working understanding of Target Inventory Management replenishment systems* Excellent analytical ability* Strong project management skills* Strong verbal and written communication skills* Curiosity with a desire to learn and innovate* Self-starter with ability to work independently to prioritize and take action* Flexibility & resiliency; comfortable working in ‘grey areas’ that are constantly changing* Demonstrated ability to manage tight deadlines in a fast-paced environmentThis position will require in office presence Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday each week, and can work from home on Fridays. Work duties cannot be performed outside of the country of the primary work location, unless otherwise prescribed by Target. Click here if you are curious to learn more about Minnesota.**Benefits Eligibility**Please paste this url into your preferred browser to learn about benefits eligibility for this role: https://tgt.biz/BenefitsForYou\\_D**Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)**In compliance with state and federal laws, Target will make reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please reach out to [e-mail]. Non-accommodation-related requests, such as application follow-ups or technical issues, will not be addressed through this channel.