Senior Merch Planner: Kitchen — Hybrid Minneapolis

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

Job summary

Target Corp in Minneapolis is seeking a Senior Merchandise Planner for Kitchen to drive in-season decisions, forecasting, and strategic category investments. The role bridges Merchandising and Supply Chain, guiding localization, channel strategies, and end-of-season planning.

The ideal candidate has 6+ years in merchandising with strong analytical, financial, and collaborative skills. In-office presence in downtown Minneapolis is required, with some flexibility for remote work on Fridays.

Qualifications

• Four-year degree or equivalent experience.
• 6-10 years of relevant experience.
• 6+ years of Merchandising experience.
• Strong strategic, financial, and analytical skills; able to translate data into insights and recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-season decision support and lead demand forecasting.
• Lead open-to-buy process and category-level investments.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Merchandising and Supply Chain) to align strategies.
• Interpret forecast results and perform what-if analyses to guide recommendations.
• Validate unit promo planning forecast and manage related risk analyses.

Skills

Analytical skills

Forecasting

Cross-functional collaboration

Financial analysis

Strategic thinking

Merchandising

Education

Four-year degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Target Corp in Minneapolis is seeking a Senior Merchandise Planner for Kitchen to drive in-season decisions, forecasting, and strategic category investments. The role bridges Merchandising and Supply Chain, guiding localization, channel strategies, and end-of-season planning.

The ideal candidate has 6+ years in merchandising with strong analytical, financial, and collaborative skills. In-office presence in downtown Minneapolis is required, with some flexibility for remote work on Fridays.