About the Organisation
Target is an iconic Australian retailer dedicated to making fashion, style and quality affordable for the whole family. The Target story began in 1926 when two
men, George Lindsay and Alex McKenzie, opened a drapery store in Geelong, Victoria after signing a partnership the previous year. The Target division
provides employment for over 13,000 team members right across Australia as well as a product sourcing presence in Asia.
Primary Purpose of Role
Own complete inventory requirements of the DE/BG for both Store & Online, through accurate allocations and timely execution.
Drive In stock improvements for the areas owned through proven store optimization methods
Analyse data to identify risks of out of stocks and opportunities of S/S, by working with planners and BG to have accurate store inventory levels
Support Melbourne team with seasonal spikes on allocation and exception management.
Drives day-to-day allocation plans, making the role 80% execution and 20% strategical.
Team Member Minimum Requirements
Required Qualification Level:
Preferred Qualification Level:
Bachelor Degree (Undergrad)
Qualification Field:
Business or Commerce
Operations Management or Supply
Chain
Masters
Qualification Field:
Level of role:
Team member
Years of Experience required for role:
3-5 years
of daily business activities (e.g., technical, production or craft levels). The majority of time is spent in the delivery of support services or activities, typically
under supervision. Work typically requires a high school degree or 1-2 year vocational training / associates degree.
Technical Skills required:
JDA Allocation tool
Inter-mediate MS excel/outlook/word/SharePoint
MSTR/SAP Reporting tool experience
Traits / Abilities:




Ability to drive in-store allocation process through augmented approach
Drive automation effeciencies within JDA
Create inventory optimized strategies through reporting and inventory
balancing
Create opportunities to drive stock turn and availablity
Work Experience
Past work experience to involve inventory & planning roles, driving operations and
projects.
and inventory management roles.
resolution skills
Analytical knowledge around leveraging JDA would be great value add in the role
Excellent problem solving and analytical skills with large volume of inventory and
supply chain data
Position Scope
Key Responsibilities & Deliverables
Area of Accountability
Performance Measures & Targets
Primary Measures
store has the correct inventory level to support their sales and merchandising
needs
Inventory Management
influence decision making
General Measures:
OTB timelines
duration of promotions. And flagging risks of compliance issues.
exception issues are resolved.
Operational Excellence - Allocations
split and store distribution based on seasonality.
style and communicate appropriately
Forecasting & Reporting
Ability to collaborate with Merchandising teams to drive seamless placement of inventory across channels and drive in
stock betterment and develop culture to innovate.



A partner who will influence decisions with effective problem solving
initiatives
Key Challenges of This Position:

Capabilities
Behaviour
Capability
contributions. Volunteers to help others when needed.
Collaborates
Asks for input about how own actions impact others. Reacts positively when constructive criticism is offered.
Recognises own mistakes and the need to operate differently. Seeks feedback from others.
Awareness of Self and Others
Commerciality
Collects data used for key financial metrics. Complies with budget requirements. Draws accurate conclusions from
available quantitative and financial data. Learns the financial impact of own work.
with first-time or unusual problems. Quickly grasps the essence of recent issues and concepts.
Curiosity
Holds self accountable for complying with policies, procedures, and work requirements. Seeks input to ensure
assignments are done correctly. Takes responsibility for own actions. Shares new and useful ideas.
Ensures accountability
Other Areas of Accountability
Key Responsibilities/ Major Activities
Accountable for a safe site for everyone, every day by implementing and
evaluating safe work practices, improving safety performance and celebrating
safety achievements. Reported and identified hazards are actioned. Report site
incidents.
Safety
Position Dimensions (check applicable)
Check
Check
Check
Communicates information
Influences others
Negotiates
Interpersonal Skills with Internal
Contacts
Check
Check
Check
Communicates information
Influences others
Negotiates
Interpersonal Skills with External
Contacts
Budget Accountability i.e.
Sales/ Revenue or Capex/ Opex
NA

📌 Order and Allocation analyst (Karnataka)
🏢 KAS Services
📍 Karnataka