Target
Retail
Buyer
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“Buyer at Target. Skills: Buying, Merchandising, Assortment strategy, Vendor management, Financial analysis. Choose the best product mix, both in-store and online. Determine where to localize”
What You'll Achieve.
Translate your work into real results; Achieve results; Drive category results; Achieve sales and margin goals; Grow a business
Industry & Context.
Creative problem solver; Strategic and analytical skills
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Four-year degree or equivalent experience, 2-4 years of Merchandising experience, strategic and analytical skills to grow a business, collaboration skills to partner with Cross Functional Teams, Flexibility, resilient and comfortable working in “grey areas” that are constantly changing
What You'll Do.
Choose the best product mix
both in-store and online
Determine where to localize
Calibrate market positioning
Act as brand managers
Create omni-channel growth by planning profitable and locally relevant assortments
Influence and negotiate with vendors
Identify gaps and opportunities
React to business results
Lead cross-functional teams to drive category results
Manage progress toward sales and margin goals
Guide product development
Source appropriately for your category
Support promotional planning work across channels
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborate effectively; Partner with Cross Functional Teams; Interact with Associate Buyers, Senior Merchandise Specialists, the Pricing and Promotion Center of Excellence, Planning, Site Merchandising, the Item Center of Excellence and many other expert partners; Lead cross-functional teams
Full Job Description
The pay range is $73,000.00 - $132,000.00 Pay is based on several factors which vary based on position. These include labor markets and in some instances may include education, work experience and certifications. In addition to your pay, Target cares about and invests in you as a team member, so that you can take care of yourself and your family. Target offers eligible team members and their dependents comprehensive health benefits and programs, which may include medical, vision, dental, life insurance and more, to help you and your family take care of your whole selves. Other benefits for eligible team members include 401(k), employee discount, short term disability, long term disability, paid sick leave, paid national holidays, and paid vacation. Find competitive benefits from financial and education to well-being and beyond at [https://corporate.target.com/careers/benefits](https://corporate.target.com/careers/benefits). **About us:** As a Fortune 50 company with more than 350,000 team members worldwide, Target is an iconic brand and one of America's leading retailers. Working at Target means the opportunity to help all families discover the joy of everyday life. Caring for our communities is woven into who we are, and we invest in the places we collectively live, work and play. We prioritize relationships, fuel and develop talent by creating growth opportunities, and succeed as one Target team. At our core, our purpose is ingrained in who we are, what we value, and how we work. It’s how we care, grow, and win together. Target Merchandising is evolving at an incredible pace. We are constantly reimagining how this $70 billion retailer offers the innovative, guest-inspiring items that Target is known and loved for. Our goal is to deliver exceptional value, quality and style to elevate Target as the premier retailer in a competitive global marketplace. Through intelligent and progressive business strategies that make the most of Target’s resources and partnerships
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