Senior Merchandise Specialist - Hybrid Buyer Liaison

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

401(k)

Employee discount

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Paid sick leave

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Job summary

Target in Minneapolis is seeking a Sr Merchandise Specialist to support our in-store and online merchandise teams. You will handle vendor onboarding, maintain item data across many SKUs, and coordinate with Import Operations, Transportation and Store Ops to ensure product flow.

You should have a four-year degree or equivalent, strong communication, and the ability to multitask with urgency in a fast-paced retail environment.

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

• Provide key executional support to buying and planning teams.
• Coordinate new vendor setup and maintain item/vendor data across SKUs.
• Communicate in meetings and via email; liaison for Import Operations, Transportation, and Store Ops.
• Help coordinate samples and resolve problems with supply chain partners to ensure smooth product flow.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Prioritization

Detail-oriented

Multitasking

Proactive / self-starter

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Independent worker

Vendor coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Target in Minneapolis is seeking a Sr Merchandise Specialist to support our in-store and online merchandise teams. You will handle vendor onboarding, maintain item data across many SKUs, and coordinate with Import Operations, Transportation and Store Ops to ensure product flow.

You should have a four-year degree or equivalent, strong communication, and the ability to multitask with urgency in a fast-paced retail environment.