Senior Beauty Merch Planner – Hybrid (In-Office M-Th)

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

Job summary

Target is seeking a Senior Merchandise Planner for Beauty in Minneapolis. You will lead the open-to-buy process, guide in-season forecasting, and partner with Merchandising and Supply Chain to align financial plans with assortments.

The role emphasizes data-driven decisions, scenario planning, and cross-functional leadership. You will translate complex data into actionable insights, drive category investment, and support localization strategies while collaborating across teams in a dynamic

Qualifications

• Four-year degree or equivalent experience.
• 6–10 years of relevant experience.
• 4+ years of Merchandising experience.
• Strong strategic, financial, and analytical skills translating data into insights.
• Strong collaboration skills to partner with cross-functional teams.
• Flexible and resilient in dynamic situations.

Responsibilities

• Lead open-to-buy process and category investment decisions.
• Perform root cause analysis of supply vs. demand variances.
• Own in-season decision support and forecasting guidance.
• Direct assortment planning and localization strategies.
• Coordinate with Merchandising and Supply Chain teams.
• Model scenarios and communicate implications to vendors.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Financial analysis

Analytical skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Excel

Job description

Target is seeking a Senior Merchandise Planner for Beauty in Minneapolis. You will lead the open-to-buy process, guide in-season forecasting, and partner with Merchandising and Supply Chain to align financial plans with assortments.

The role emphasizes data-driven decisions, scenario planning, and cross-functional leadership. You will translate complex data into actionable insights, drive category investment, and support localization strategies while collaborating across teams in a dynamic