Senior Beauty Merch Planner — Hybrid Forecast & Growth

Target; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 95,000 - 171,000; Full time

Job summary

Target in Minneapolis is seeking a Senior Merchandise Planner to own in-season forecasting and financial link between Merchandising and Supply Chain. You will lead the open-to-buy process, determine category investments, and provide critical insights to optimize assortments.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, translate data into actionable recommendations, and guide strategy with scenario planning and risk analysis.

Qualifications

• Four-year degree or equivalent experience.
• 6-10 years of relevant experience.
• 4+ years of Merchandising experience.
• Strong strategic, financial, and analytical skills.
• Strong collaboration across cross-functional teams.
• Comfortable with change and ambiguity.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-season decision support and demand forecasting.
• Lead open-to-buy and assortment planning.
• Collaborate with Merchandising and Supply Chain to drive strategy.
• Interpret forecast results to guide recommendations.

Skills

Analytical skills

Forecasting

Merchandising experience

Collaboration

Budgeting

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Target in Minneapolis is seeking a Senior Merchandise Planner to own in-season forecasting and financial link between Merchandising and Supply Chain. You will lead the open-to-buy process, determine category investments, and provide critical insights to optimize assortments.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, translate data into actionable recommendations, and guide strategy with scenario planning and risk analysis.