Sr. Analyst, PIM Ops - Seasonal Investments (Hybrid)
Job Description
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About us:
Working at Target means helping all families discover the joy of everyday life. We bring that vision to life through our values and culture. Learn more about Target here.
A role in Planning means being in charge of the financials and forecasting for one of Target’s businesses. Here, you’ll conduct comparative analysis of holiday or other seasonal performance reports and provide the insights that inform the Inventory team’s work to ensure that product supports projected sales. Acting as the hub between Merchandising and Supply Chain, you will create a financial link between these two essential groups and have a voice in some of the most important decisions from a financial strategy standpoint. In this role, you will be the primary Principal in leading the coordination of the transformation of both our financial metrics and business management/forecast processes for the Planning Organization. In close partnership with Merch Finance, Merch Capabilities and the Merch Roundtable, you will take on the key coordination of developing a program plan for the simplification of existing Forecast routines and establishing the program and learning plan for the successful transition from Retail to Cost Accounting.
As a Senior Analyst in PIM Ops for Seasonal Investments, you’ll support enterprise-wide seasonal investment planning and decision-making across key retail events, including Seasonal Collective, Q4, Back to School, Back to College, Valentine’s Day, Halloween and Easter. This role partners closely with the PIM Ops Seasonal Investment Lead to drive analytical insights, investment modeling, reporting, and process execution that inform strategic investment decisions impacting billions in sales.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain investment grids, financial models, and planning tools used to evaluate seasonal investment opportunities.
- Analyze sales, margin, inventory, and guest metrics to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
- Support end-to-end seasonal investment processes, including data collection, validation, reporting, and leadership review preparation.
- Create executive-ready analyses and presentations that support investment recommendations and business decisions.
- Partner with Merchandise Planning, Planning Operations, Finance, Inventory Management, and Technology teams to align inputs and drive actionable outcomes.
- Partner with global teams and technology partners to support reporting enhancements and process optimization efforts.
- Maintain and enhance reporting solutions, including Excel- and Domo-based tools and dashboards.
- Conduct post-season performance reviews and provide insights to improve future investment strategies.
- Identify opportunities to streamline processes, improve reporting, and increase analytical rigor.
About you:
Four-year degree or equivalent experience
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
This position will operate as a Hybrid/Flex for Your Day work arrangement based on Target’s needs. A Hybrid/Flex for Your Day work arrangement means the team member’s core role will need to be performed both onsite at the Target HQ MN location the role is assigned to and virtually, depending upon what your role, team and tasks require for that day. Work duties cannot be performed outside of the country of the primary work location, unless otherwise prescribed by Target. Click here if you are curious to learn more about Minnesota.
Benefits Eligibility
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