Target
Retail
SrManagerInventory,Women'sApparel
“Sr Manager Inventory, Women's Apparel at Target. Skills: Inventory Management, Process Management, Cross-functional Coordination, Vendor Management. Lead a team of Senior Analysts and Inventory Analysts. Drive division & pyramid level sales and profit”
What You'll Achieve.
Achieve best possible product availability; Achieve best possible product availability through proper inventory positioning; Maximize speed, reliability and cost effectiveness of transportation; Encourage on-time shipment and delivery; Exceeding guests’ expectations; Achieve business results through team leadership; Drive division & pyramid level sales and profit; Achieve optimal inventory levels by business; Support financial goals
Industry & Context.
Problem-solving skills; Analytical skills; Root cause analysis
0-10% Travel Requirement, Work duties cannot be performed outside of the country of the primary work location
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Four-year degree or equivalent experience, 5+ years of relevant experience in Inventory Management, Merchandising, Planning, Retail Supply Chain, or related field, Indirect or direct team leadership with success achieving business results through that team, Knowledge of supply chain or inventory management principles, systems, and practical applications, Clear communication and storytelling, Ability to deliver financial metrics and leverage reporting, tools and systems to drive the business forward while demonstrating ability to manage risk, Demonstrate courage, take risks and make decisions in a fast-paced complex environment, Experience with coaching and developing talent, organizational skills with the ability to manage numerous priorities effectively, Consensus building, influencing and negotiating at senior levels, High degree of analytical and problem-solving skills, deriving actionable insights and forward-thinking recommendations, Ability to operate in a rapidly changing work and industry environment and manage complex priorities and situations with degrees of variation and uncertainty, Capable to tie back to goals and objectives, review competing deliverables and prioritize accordingly
Nice to Have
passion for process and tools improvement is desired
What You'll Do.
Lead a team of Senior Analysts and Inventory Analysts
Drive division & pyramid level sales and profit
Champion operational efficiency
Ensure guest reliability
Implement inventory management strategies
Develop and execute operational targets
Develop inventory strategies
Manage inventory strategy for category
Recommend receipts and flow timing
Support system implementations
Balance financial and guest-facing goals
Drive guest reliability and inventory efficiency
Collaborate on talent management routines
Champion financial discipline and routines
Lead modernization and organizational transformation
Evolve fresh supply chain strategies
Build a high performing
Help teams navigate career and skills development
Support a culture where innovation and belonging are embraced
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cross-functional coordination; Engage with cross functional teams across the enterprise; Engage with external vendor partners; Build relationships with vendors; Partner with Supply Chain teams; Partner with Merchandising leaders; Partner with Planning leaders; Collaborate with teams
Communication Scope
Clear communication; Storytelling; Written communication; Verbal communication
Process & Methodology
Project Management
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