Senior Planning & Inventory Ops Analyst — Hybrid, KPI Impact

Target; Minneapolis (MN); Hybrid; USD 73,000 - 132,000; Full time

Job summary

Target in Minneapolis is seeking a Senior Analyst – Planning & Inventory Management Operations to analyze, research, and craft replenishment strategies that improve inventory availability across multiple categories.

You will partner with Inventory Management teams and other departments to refine replenishment processes, manage KPI improvements, and drive operational excellence while balancing store guest needs.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in Target Supply Chain or Merchandising roles
• Working understanding of Target Inventory Management replenishment systems
• Excellent analytical ability
• Strong project management skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Curiosity with a desire to learn and innovate
• Self-starter with ability to work independently to prioritize and take action
• Flexibility & resiliency; comfortable working in ‘grey areas’ that are constantly changing
• Demonstrated ability to manage tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

• Drive replenishment strategies to address chronic outliers and improve KPIs.
• Develop and tailor inventory strategies to support the total Inventory Management organization.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support stores and guests.
• Provide guidance to Inventory Management (IM) teams on inventory flow.
• Identify replenishment issues and implement solutions.

Skills

Analytical ability

Project management

Verbal and written communication

Curiosity

Self-starter

Adaptability

Deadline-driven

Education

Four-year degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Target in Minneapolis is seeking a Senior Analyst – Planning & Inventory Management Operations to analyze, research, and craft replenishment strategies that improve inventory availability across multiple categories.

You will partner with Inventory Management teams and other departments to refine replenishment processes, manage KPI improvements, and drive operational excellence while balancing store guest needs.