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Category Management Specialist

Full time at Target in India
Posted on January 4, 2025

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Senior Analyst Category Intelligence - Target Plus About us: Target is an iconic brand, a Fortune 50 company and one of Americas leading retailers. Right along with Target’s distinctive retail brand, we are constantly improving and innovating our digital shopping experience. Target Plus is one such strategic business initiative offering meaningful guest experiences considering digital profitability. We are a one-of-a-kind marketplace, carefully curated and built keeping in mind guests' current and changing needs, along with tapping into futuristic market trends. As a Sr Analyst Category Management for Target+, you will support a business fueled by data and business analytics to deliver merchandising, and marketing strategies to drive GMV & profit goals, grow market share and guest satisfaction for your category.

  1. Business & Assortment Strategy: Utilize data and analytics to analyze the business category, supporting assortment strategy through market research and benchmarking against key marketplace/sellers. Support monthly business goal planning and forecasting, manage category insights for expansion, and curated assortment experience
  2. Pricing and Promo Insights: Deliver seamless guest experience and value through competitive promotion planning & ensure we are competitively priced.
  3. Global CFT Partnership: Collaborate locally and globally across teams and Work closely with Product, Technology, Merchandising, Item, and Operations to ensure a seamless category experience, incorporating product automations, key item strategy, and enhancing overall performance.
  4. Seller Partner Collaborations​: Manage vendor relationships for Category/Essential Tiers, ensuring alignment with business objectives through strategic planning and forecasting. Provide analytical support for strategic and Preferred tier partners.
  5. Business Insights & Reporting: Enable & oversee Business & Partner Reporting data development for accurate & seamless on TAT SLAs​ & Monitor and drive operational KPI’s at the BU level​
About you: Three/Four-year degree, B.S. and/or B.A.
  • 6+ years of experience in merchandising function, forecasting, and data fueled product selection
  • 4+ years managing an ecommerce business, business analytics with specific experience related to marketing and site experience and optimization preferred
  • Proven ability to develop collaborative relationships, develop Business Operations, Enhance Selling and Category Development
  • Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with strong planning and organizational skills

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