Job description
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
As a Category Analyst for Target+, you will support a business fueled by data and analytics to deliver merchandising, and marketing strategies to drive GMV & profit goals, grow market share and guest satisfaction for your category.
- You will work closely locally and globally across our Digital team:
- Global Category Management Team To maintain a productive assortment, accurately forecast sales, plan inventory and drive promotions
- The Enterprise Item Team to understand and influence Item Data Performance and Item Productivity
- Site Experience Team To understand Guest traffic, experience and conversion
- Partner Acquisition Team To identify suitable partners and brands to onboard to fill assortment white space
- Digital Support & Performance Team - To understand returns and order defects to drive an elevated Guest experience and improve operational productivity and business profitability.
- You will partner with the Pricing & Promotion Captains to ensure we deliver the best everyday pricing to our guest and inspire them during routine shopping trips as well as during key seasonal moments and events.
- You will assist with seller communication to help drive action and alignment.
With most agile organizations, job responsibilities may change/ evolve at any time based on business needs.
About you:
- 3/4 year degree, B.S., B.A., B.Com, B.B.A.; Advanced Degree/ MBA Preferred
- 3+ years of experience in merchandising operations or inventory management, product selection and pricing (including managing and maintaining an open-to-buy and developing strong business relationships with sellers/vendors and industry leaders).
- 2+ years supporting an ecommerce business, with specific experience related to marketing, site experience and optimization preferred
- Fluency in using Microsoft office tools; Strong Excel
Skills Required;
- Strong analytical, forecasting, problem solving, decision-making and detail orientation
- Ability to manage large sets and interpret data
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with strong planning and organizational skills
