Senior Merchandise Specialist - Hybrid Buyer & Data Liaison

Target; Minneapolis (MN); Hybrid; USD 29,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k)

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Employee discount

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

Target in Minnesota is seeking a Sr Merchandise Specialist to support in-store and online merchandise strategies. The role focuses on vendor setup, item data management, and cross-functional liaison with Import Operations, Transportation, Store Ops and vendors.

You’ll coordinate samples, solve supply chain issues, and collaborate with buying and planning teams to ensure smooth product flow across SKUs. A four-year degree or equivalent experience is required, with strong communication and

Qualifications

• Four-year degree or equivalent work experience.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize tasks.
• Detail-oriented multitasker.
• High sense of urgency and takes initiative as a self-starter.
• Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Support execution for merchandise buying and planning teams.
• Coordinate new vendor setup and maintain item/vendor data across SKUs.
• Communicate with Import Operations, Transportation, Store Ops and vendors.
• Coordinate samples and resolve supply chain issues to ensure smooth product flow.

Skills

Strong verbal and written comms

Excellent organizational skills

Detail-oriented multitasker

High sense of urgency

Interpersonal and problem-solving

Independent worker

Education

Four-year degree or equivalent work experience

Job description

Target in Minnesota is seeking a Sr Merchandise Specialist to support in-store and online merchandise strategies. The role focuses on vendor setup, item data management, and cross-functional liaison with Import Operations, Transportation, Store Ops and vendors.

You’ll coordinate samples, solve supply chain issues, and collaborate with buying and planning teams to ensure smooth product flow across SKUs. A four-year degree or equivalent experience is required, with strong communication and