Job Id R0000398416 About us Target is an iconic brand a Fortune 50 company and one of America s leading retailers Target Merchandising is evolving at an incredible pace We are constantly reimagining how this 100 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 worldwide merchandising works across product categories to create a localized shopping experience online and in our 1900 stores Are you a creative problem solver who loves to see your work translate into real results Can you collaborate effectively execute a plan efficiently and positively influence how Target chooses and presents the right product in the right place at the right price If so you will have success on one of our dynamic teams 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 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 through your category expertise and partnerships with cross-functional teams and vendors You will head up the open-to-buy process and decide on category-level investment and the financial validity of assortments You will conduct root cause analysis for variation between supply and demand forecasts to support chase-cancel decisions and communicate implications to vendors You ll conduct scenario planning build unit plans and lead initial set planning and operationalization to optimize assortments A large part of your role will be to interpret forecast results and conduct what if analysis to guide your go-forward recommendations You will validate the unit promo planning forecast drive maintenance risk analysis and decision-making by the Pricing Promotion Center of Excellence Previous experience in planning FP A in retail inventory management And you ll run event forecast creation and flow analyzing item lifecycles and driving recommendations on end-of-season management Core responsibilities are described within this job description Job duties may change at any time due to business needs About you Three Four-year degree or MBA Operations or CA partial completed 5- 8years of relevant experience 2 years of merchandising experience Strong verbal and communication skills strategic financial and analytical skills can easily translate data from an array of sources into insights and recommendations Strong collaboration skills to partner with cross-functional teams Flexible resilient and comfortable working in grey areas that are constantly changing Proficiency with excel and VBA Work experience with SQL for data extraction Working experience with Python Or R is good to have Beware of hiring scams Target will never ask you to submit personal information via a text message for a position Target will only ask you to apply for positions through indiajobs target com corporate target com careers or Workday our applicant tracking system More about hiring scams Competitive benefits We are proud to provide advantages that support you your family and your future Health and well-being Target in India TII prioritizes our people by offering healthcare support fitness programs teleheath advantages i e screenings and consultations and 24 7 confidential mental well-being telecounseling support Financial well-being Your financial well-being is bright with TII s comprehensive flexible insurance program National Pension System learning assistance program day care support and much more Paid time off TII encourages work-life balance with paid time off like privilege casual bereavement and parental leaves that offer support in all stages of life Competitive pay TII knows our people are everything and proudly provides equitable and competitive pay Other benefits From digitalized cafeteria solutions to transportation services to broadband reimbursement enjoy special everyday perks Eligibility requirements may vary based on position average hours worked length of service and program requirements Benefits are subject to change Creating a culture of joy We bring out the best in each other every day Inclusivity We value diverse voices and approaches We act with authenticity and respect We create equitable experiences for all Connection We build trusted relationships We collaborate across business functions We recognize and celebrate progress Drive We do what is right for Target our team and guests We deliver results that matter We continually learn by valuing progress over perfection

📌 Merch Planner (Karnataka)
🏢 Target Group
📍 Karnataka