Sr Inventory Ops Analyst Upstream Supply Chain (Minneapolis)

Minneapolis, MN - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 73000 - 132000

Posted on: 12 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

The pay range is $73000.00 - $132000.00

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 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.

As a Senior Inventory Operations Analyst on the Sales & Operations Execution (S&OE) team you will serve as the subject matter expert for planning and inventory operations across import warehouses third-party logistics (3PL) storage and upstream inventory this role you will partner closely with global supply chain logistics and inventory planning teams to influence both near-term execution and long-term upstream inventory strategy. You will play a critical role in shaping how inventory flows through the upstream network to support product availability operational efficiency and customer experience.
This role has a strong operational focus across import warehouses and offsite 3PL storage locations. You will collaborate with field operations inventory management product and sales & operations planning teams to improve inventory flow resolve site-level execution issues and maintain close connection to day-to-day operations through regular site and planning calls. You will also lead the identification and execution of offsite storage opportunities including determining item eligibility coordinating inventory transfers and evaluating tradeoffs between capacity constraints transfer costs and product availability outcomes. The work spans both strategic planning and daily execution requiring strong ownership attention to detail and end-to-end process alignment across multiple partners.

You will apply a data-driven customer-first mindset to identify root causes and improvement opportunities related to upstream allocation replenishment and inventory positioning. Leveraging analytical tools such as SQL Excel and internal reporting platforms you will deliver insights to cross-functional partners and senior leaders support continuous improvement of analytical tools and operational processes and influence decisions related to network design and inventory flow strategy. This role also includes leading routine operational reviews and monthly cross-functional engagements proactively communicating risks and opportunities and acting as a change agent in a fast-paced ambiguous environment.

About You

Advanced Excel and data analysis skills with exceptional attention to detail and intellectual curiosity
2 years of experience in inventory management supply chain or related operations roles
Working knowledge of replenishment and inventory planning systems
Experience with SQL or similar query tools
Strong communication collaboration and relationship-building skills across technical and non-technical partners
Ability to work independently prioritize effectively and lead through ambiguity
Willingness to adapt and flex across workstreams as business priorities evolve

Benefits Eligibility

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Required Experience:

Senior IC

The pay range is $73000.00 - $132000.00Pay 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...

The pay range is $73000.00 - $132000.00

Advanced Excel and data analysis skills with exceptional attention to detail and intellectual curiosity
2 years of experience in inventory management supply chain or related operations roles
Working knowledge of replenishment and inventory planning systems
Experience with SQL or similar query tools
Strong communication collaboration and relationship-building skills across technical and non-technical partners
Ability to work independently prioritize effectively and lead through ambiguity
Willingness to adapt and flex across workstreams as business priorities evolve

Benefits Eligibility

Please paste this url into your preferred browser to learn about benefits eligibility for this role: with Disabilities Act (ADA)

Required Experience:

Senior IC