Target

SrMerchPlanner-FreshMeat

$95–171k Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States FULL TIME Remote Friendly
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Senior candidates.

The Brief

“Sr Merch Planner - Fresh Meat at Target. Skills: Financials, Forecasting, Inventory, Merchandising. Conduct comparative analysis. Provide insights for inventory”

Industry & Context.

Problems you'll solve

Translate data into insights; Analyze data; Conduct root cause analysis; Conduct scenario planning; Conduct what if analysis

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Four-year degree or equivalent experience, 6-10 years of relevant experience, 4+ years of Merchandising experience

What You'll Do.

Conduct comparative analysis

Provide insights for inventory

Create financial link

Provide in-season decision support

Collaborate on assortment planning

Recommend localization strategies

Recommend channel strategies

Lead demand forecasting

Support divisional strategy

Partner with cross-functional teams

Head up open-to-buy process

Decide on category investment

Decide on financial validity

Conduct root cause analysis

Communicate implications to vendors

Conduct scenario planning

Lead initial set planning

Lead operationalization

Interpret forecast results

Conduct what if analysis

Validate promo planning forecast

Drive maintenance by Pricing & Promotion

Drive risk analysis by Pricing & Promotion

Drive decision-making by Pricing & Promotion

Run event forecast creation

Run event forecast flow

Analyze item lifecycles

Drive end-of-season management

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Partner with cross-functional teams; Act as hub between Merchandising and Supply Chain

Full Job Description

The pay range is $95,000.00 - $171,000.00 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:** 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 ](https://corporate.target.com/about)[here](https://corporate.target.com/about). 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. As a Senior Merchandise Planner, you’ll provide in-season decision support, collaborate on assortment planning, recommend localization and channel strategies including cluster types and profiles, and lead demand forecasting. You’ll support the divisional strategy throug

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