Lead Operations Specialist Partner Acquisition Target Plus-1

Job Summary:
As a Lead Operations Specialist you will support Targets curated marketplace: Target Plus to grow across various functions. This role combines data-driven decision-making operational support and process improvement with a focus on maximizing GMV and ensuring smooth operations for both internal and external stakeholders. You will also identify areas for policy improvement streamline workflows and train team members making a significant impact in a dynamic agile environment.

Note: As part of an agile organization responsibilities may evolve over time based on changing business needs.

Key Responsibilities across Functional Areas:

Partner Acquisition & Vetting

Review and assess new partners conducting opportunity and assortment analyses to grow the partner base and expand product offerings.

Support accurate and timely lead generation activities including partner vetting opportunity analysis and assortment review.

Assortment Expansion & Item Management

Approve and launch new assortment items ensuring alignment with business goals and conduct analyses to identify growth opportunities.

Perform weekly/monthly reporting on assortment health scores and item performance to optimize product visibility and sales.

Inventory & Sales Management

Advise partners on inventory levels based on seasonality trends and sales performance ensuring healthy stock levels.

Monitor replenishment rates out-of-stock trends and provide recommendations to optimize inventory for maximum sales impact.

Return Dispute Resolution

Resolve return dispute cases by determining accurate payout amounts and ensure a timely response to partner queries.

Identify trends in return disputes support regular business updates collaborate with BUs and fraud prevention teams to create abuse prevention guidelines.

Partner Reporting

Support weekly/monthly data reporting competitor analysis and dashboard automation enhancing decision-making for partners and internal teams.

Promotional Execution

Analyze promo seasonality identifying relevant promotional opportunities to support partner growth and assess promotional impact on sales and profitability.

Provide post-promotion analysis and recommend adjustments for future campaigns based on data insights.

Process Improvement & Project Management

Proactively identify and recommend improvements in operations partner policies and dispute resolution processes.

Lead at least one project aimed at enhancing efficiency or supporting partner growth; document processes to support smooth knowledge transfer for new hires.

Training & Knowledge Sharing

Support new team members with onboarding and training on dispute resolution platform policies and operational best practices.

Regularly provide updates to analysts and stakeholders on business operations workload and progress in team meetings and forums.

About You:

• Bachelors degree in business Marketing or a related field.

• 2 years of experience in inventory management e-commerce operations digital merchandising or sales operations.

• Proficiency in data analytics Excel and experience with process automation is a plus.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to build and maintain collaborative relationships across teams.

High attention to detail curiosity and a proactive approach with a bias for action in a fast-paced agile environment.