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Overview about TII
At Target, we have a timeless purpose and a proven strategy. And that hasn’t happened by accident. Some of the best minds from different backgrounds come together at Target to redefine retail in an inclusive learning workplace that values people and delivers world-class outcomes. That winning formula is especially apparent in Bengaluru, where Target in India operates as a fully integrated part of Target’s global team and has more than 4,000 team members supporting the company’s global strategy and operations.
Role Summary:
The Lead Specialist is responsible for driving end-to-end planning and inventory execution to ensure optimal in-stock, inventory health and business performance. This role integrates demand signals with inventory actions and partners cross-functionally to deliver strong business outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
• Own end-to-end planning and inventory execution across assigned categories/divisions
• Ensure accuracy, timelines and compliance across all deliverables
• Monitor and manage key metrics such as Walk in Purchasibility, Availability, OOS and inventory health
• Leverage forecasts, promotions and seasonal trends to drive inventory decisions
• Lead medium to high complexity process ownership and captainships
• Build and enhance reporting tools, dashboards and templates
• Analyze business performance and provide actionable insights to stakeholders
• Identify risks/opportunities and drive timely resolution through collabora