Sr. Physical Inventory Operations Analyst at Target

Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, United States

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$71,000 – $128,000Compensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
RetailIndustries

Requirements

  • Four-year degree or equivalent experience
  • 2+ years in physical inventory or store operations preferred
  • Willingness to travel up to 30%, with heavier travel during peak inventory periods (February–October)
  • Strong leadership, critical thinking, and conflict management skills; ability to influence without authority
  • Resilience and adaptability to navigate challenges and changing priorities
  • Proven ability to build and maintain relationships across multiple teams, including field partners and vendors
  • Strong communication skills

Responsibilities

  • Lead physical inventory processes: Oversee and execute physical inventory operations for Target Stores and Distribution Centers, ensuring accurate and timely results
  • Partner across the enterprise: Collaborate with stores, distribution centers, and third-party inventory service vendors to maintain inventory integrity and resolve issues
  • Provide travel and on-site support: Travel approximately 30% (with peak periods February–October) to store and DC locations to monitor inventory execution and provide guidance
  • Offer on-call support: Provide rotational overnight on-call support to troubleshoot and resolve inventory-related challenges
  • Manage market oversight: Manage assigned market performance, analyze results, and implement corrective actions to improve accuracy and efficiency
  • Drive special projects: Drive initiatives such as scheduling, updating process documentation, enhancing controls, reviewing reporting, and other projects as business needs evolve
  • Pursue continuous improvement: Identify opportunities to streamline processes and improve inventory accuracy through data analysis and cross-functional collaboration

Skills

Physical Inventory
Operations Analysis
Finance
Accounting
Data Analysis
Retail Operations
Inventory Management

Target

Retailer offering diverse consumer goods

About Target

Target Corporation is a retail company that offers a wide range of products, including clothing, electronics, home goods, and groceries, through nearly 2,000 stores and an online platform. Its "Design For All" philosophy allows it to provide high-quality, affordable products that cater to diverse customer needs. Target differentiates itself from competitors with its owned brands and the Target Circle loyalty program, which enhances customer engagement. The company's goal is to support sustainability and community initiatives by giving back 5% of its profits to local communities.

Minneapolis, MinnesotaHeadquarters
2005Year Founded
N/ACompany Stage
Consumer GoodsIndustries
10,001+Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
Paid Sick Leave
Paid Holidays
Paid Vacation
401(k) Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts

Risks

Increased competition from online-only retailers like Amazon threatens Target's market share.
Rising labor costs due to new minimum wage laws could impact profit margins.
Supply chain vulnerabilities from geopolitical tensions may affect inventory and pricing strategies.

Differentiation

Target's 'Design For All' philosophy offers unique, high-quality products at affordable prices.
The Target Circle loyalty program enhances customer engagement and shopping experience.
Target's commitment to sustainability and community support sets it apart from competitors.

Upsides

Experiential retail and 'retailtainment' strategies can boost customer engagement and foot traffic.
Augmented reality integration offers immersive shopping experiences showcasing Target's unique designs.
Omnichannel retail strategies enhance customer experience by integrating online and offline shopping.

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