Job Description:
As the Senior Merchandise Planning Analyst in the Grocery Inventory Management and Supply Chain you'll help bring our guests what they want, when they want it, at whichever Target store they shop. From electronics to apparel to food and toys, you'll develop business strategies, marketing plans and merchandise assortments to drive profitable sales, great value, quality and style. Use your skills, experience and talents to be a part of groundbreaking thinking and visionary goals.
Compensation/Salary:
DOE
Requirements:
- 4-year degree
- 3-5 years of experience in fresh grocery inventory management utilizing iTradeNetwork
- iTradeNetwork experience in a retail environment highly preferred
- Experience assisting with iTradeNetwork system implementation within a retail organization highly preferred
- Demonstrated leadership and decision-making skills
- Excellent analytical and problem solving skills
- Strong planning and organizational skills
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively
- Assertiveness and strong initiative
Responsibilities & Duties:
You'll take the lead as you...
- Create and manage best method processes related to inventory management, demand forecasting, and vendor collaboration within the iTradeNetwork portal
- Leverage grocery industry expertise to identify and solve problems within Target's fresh supply chain and partner with leaders to find process improvement opportunities among Perishables to improve fresh grocery inventory management
- Collaborate with partners in distribution, transportation, and sourcing to improve product freshness and service reliability
- Partner with Target technology team and iTrade to identify additional expansion opportunities within the portal
- Maintain instock goals through effective product distribution. Analyze sales history and trend to maximize sales potential by developing allocation strategies that maintain proper store inventory levels and manage department inventory
- Work with cross functional team to forecast inventory and turnover in conjunction with sales and markdown trends. Plan specific seasonal, advertising, transition, and basic product flow strategies
- Act as a mentor and advisor to other Business Analysts within the department. Responsible for leading team or CFT meetings as needed
