Target

Retail

SrManagerInventory,Women'sApparel

$95–171k Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States FULL TIME Remote Friendly
The Brief

“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.

Retail
Problems you'll solve

Problem-solving skills; Analytical skills; Root cause analysis

Eligibility Requirements

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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