Sr Merch Planner, Toys (hybrid, Mpls)
Sr Merch Planner, Toys (hybrid, Mpls)
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$ 92000 - 166000
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Pay is based on several factors which vary based on include labor markets and in some instancesmay 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 benefits for eligible team members include 401(k) employee discount short term disability long term disability paid sick leave paid national holidays and paid competitive benefits from financial and education to well-being and beyond at Merch Planner Toys (hybrid Mpls)
About us:
Target is an iconic brand a Fortune 50 company and one of Americas leading retailers.
Target Merchandising is evolving at an incredible pace. We are constantly reimagining how this $70 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 Targets resources and partnerships worldwide Merchandising works across product categories to create a localized shopping experience online and in our 1800 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 Targets businesses. Here youll conduct comparative analysis of holiday or other seasonal performance reports and provide the insights that inform the Inventory teams 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 in Toys youll lead all phases of demand forecasting provide in-season reaction decisions collaborate on assortment planning and recommend localization and channel strategies. Youll support the divisional strategy through your category expertise and partnerships with cross-functional teams and have deep interactions with key vendors. You will head up the open-to-buy process and decide preseason category-level investment including the big bets on key holiday Toys and ensure the financial validity of assortments. Youll conduct scenario and contingency plans with vendors. You will work quickly to respond to demand signals and make chase-cancel decisions that drive meaningful impact to the category financials. 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 promotional planning forecast and analyze risks in partnership with the Pricing & Promotion Center of Excellence. Youll also play a critical role in item lifecycle management by driving end-of-season decisions and management.
Job duties may change at any time due to business needs.
About you:
Four-year degree or equivalent experience
6-10 years of relevant experience
4 years of Merchandising experience
Strong 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
Benefits Eligibility
Please paste this url into your preferred browser to learn about benefits eligibility for this role: with Disabilities Act (ADA)In compliance with state and federal laws Target will make reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process please reach out to Application deadline is : 07/11/2025Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
