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About us
As a Fortune 50 company with more than 350,000 team members worldwide, Target is an iconic brand and one of America's leading retailers.
Target Merchandising is evolving at an incredible pace. We are constantly reimagining how this +$100 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 Target’s resources and partnerships worldwide, Merchandising works across product categories to create a localized shopping experience online and in our 1,900 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 and Inventory Management Operations
A role in Planning and Inventory Management Operations means overseeing the critical forecasting and investment strategies that guide Target’s assortment and guest experience. Here, you will evaluate seasonal and in-season performance, develop insights that shape our assortment choices, and partner across Merchandising, Finance, and Supply Chain to ensure our product strategies support both guest demand and financial objectives.
As the Director, Planning & Inventory Management Operations – Assortment Forecasting, you will be the primary leader driving the evolution and integration of Target’s assortment forecasting capabilities. This includes developing and operationalizing new pre-season and in-season assortment forecasting routines, supporting the build-out of our Demand Planning & Forecasting capability within TII, and enabling US-based planners with new tools, processes, and insights to guide assortment investment strategies across store space, digital, and enterprise-level decisions.
You will play a key role in transforming how Target plans and invests in its assortment—building the bridge between strategy, financial, and operational execution.
Role Overview
You will lead the development and integration of Target’s assortment forecasting capability, enabling smarter seasonal investments, space strategies, digital assortment planning, and in-season insights. You will guide the design and implementation of new pre-season and in-season forecasting routines, support the growth of Demand Planning & Forecasting within TII, and equip US-based planners with improved tools, processes, and analytics.
Key Responsibilities
Build and enhance Target’s assortment forecasting capability, creating unified enterprise views across categories.
Lead the rollout of new forecasting routines, tools, and training for planning teams.
Support TII in standing up robust Demand Planning & Forecasting processes and integrating them with enterprise workflows.
Guide assortment investment strategies across seasonal, space, and digital channels.
Consolidate and reconcile assortment forecasts with financial plans, demand plans, and enterprise scenarios.
Partner with insights teams to strengthen data, analytics, and decision-making quality.
Communicate clear, insight-driven recommendations to senior leaders.
Develop planning talent and cultivate a culture of curiosity, innovation, and continuous improvement.
Core responsibilities are described within this job description. Job duties may change at any time due to business needs.
About You
Four-year degree or equivalent experience
10+ years of relevant experience in planning, forecasting, merchandising, or retail strategy
Strong financial acumen and understanding of retail forecasting and assortment strategy
Experience with demand planning systems, forecasting tools, or capability building
Excellent communication, collaboration, and storytelling abilities
Ability to lead through ambiguity, drive cross-functional alignment, and influence senior stakeholders
Strong analytical, decision-making, and organizational skills
Experience developing high-performing teams and navigating complex, fast-paced environments
Curious, resilient, and comfortable with change; committed to inclusive leadership
This position will operate as a Hybrid/Flex for Your Day work arrangement based on Target’s needs. A Hybrid/Flex for Your Day work arrangement means the team member’s core role will need to be performed both onsite at the Target HQ MN location the role is assigned to and virtually, depending upon what your role, team and tasks require for that day. Work duties cannot be performed outside of the country of the primary work location, unless otherwise prescribed by Target. Click here if you are curious to learn more about Minnesota.
Benefits Eligibility
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Application deadline is : 12/19/2025