Sr Inventory Analyst Adult Beverage and DSD

Minneapolis, MN - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 71000 - 128000

Posted on: 5 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

The pay range is $71000.00 - $128000.00

Pay is based on several factors which vary based on include labor markets and in some instancesmay include education work experience and 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 us:

Working at Target means helping all families discover the joy of everyday life. We bring that vision to life through our values and culture. Learn more about Target here.

Target is an iconic brand a Fortune 50 company and one of Americas leading retailers. At Target food is life. Our integrated Food & Beverage organization helps guests discover the joy of foodmaking it simple inspiring and affordable. From snack duty at soccer practice to family gatherings and holidays were committed to helping our guests eat well and save time.

Join our Planning and Inventory Management (PIM) team where youll collaborate with partners across the business to deliver a reliably great guest experience with the freshness selection and value Target guests expect and deserve.

A role in Targets Inventory Management Team is your opportunity to strengthen efficiency and ensure speed freshness and quality in product delivery. You may extract business insights from large datasets solve operational problems conduct gap analyses and recommend focus areas for leadership. Youll leverage new data and reporting to achieve optimal product availability and foster strong vendor and distributor relationships to ensure on-time in-full delivery.

Primary Function

As the Sr. Inventory Analyst within the Direct-Store-Delivery (DSD) Team youll scope develop test and implement strategies that enhance inventory reliability across our DSD business. Youll collaborate with vendor partners and internal Food & Beverage teams to drive sustainable process and system improvements that support informed decision-making and long-term success.

Key Responsibilities

Manage the inventory placement of F&B category to deliver best-in-class reliability in stores.
Lead complex DSD initiatives by scoping analyzing and developing solutions that address root causes of inventory reliability gaps.
Collaborate across Food Supply Chain Merchandising Store Operations and other cross-functional partners to execute strategic priorities.
Serve as a thought partner in evolving reporting and analytics to support DSD execution across stores vendors and distributors.
Apply strong analytical and problem-solving skills to drive data-informed business decisions.
Manage multiple projects simultaneously ensuring alignment with milestones deliverables and strategic goals.
Communicate clearly and consistently with stakeholders sponsors and leadership to report progress and outcomes.
Drive DSD reliability metrics and coach Level 4 Inventory Analysts to enhance performance and execution.

Required Qualifications

4-year degree or equivalent experience
2 years of inventory management or supply chain experience
Demonstrated experience working with large datasets and applying strong analytical skills to identify trends and root causes
Proven maturity and ability to influence across multiple teams and leadership levels
Strong executive presence and negotiation skills; able to hold vendors accountable to performance and partnership expectations
Highly organized self-starter with the ability to independently prioritize and take action
Strong communication skills with the ability to tailor messaging to various audiences
Flexibility and resilience in a dynamic fast-changing environment

Preferred Qualifications

Prior Direct-Store-Delivery (DSD) experience
Experience with Accounts Payable processes or issue resolution
Knowledge of store receiving processes and receiving specialist responsibilities
Exposure to modern activation and forecasting projects or tools

Benefits Eligibility

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Senior IC

The pay range is $71000.00 - $128000.00Pay is based on several factors which vary based on include labor markets and in some instancesmay include education work experience and 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...