Sr Analyst Planning and Inventory Ops-Small Formats (Minneapolis)

The pay range is $73,000.00 - $132,000.00. Pay is based on several factors which vary based on position. These include labor markets and, in some instances, may include education, work experience, and certifications. 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. Other benefits include 401(k), employee discount, short‑term disability, long‑term disability, paid sick leave, paid national holidays, and paid vacation. Find competitive benefits from financial and education to well‑being and beyond at About 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. Target Merchandising is evolving at an incredible pace, constantly reimagining how this $100 billion retailer offers innovative, guest‑inspiring items that Target is known for. Our goal is to deliver exceptional value, quality, and style to elevate Target as the premier retailer in a competitive global marketplace. Role Overview The Food & Beverage Sr. Analyst on the PIM Ops Small Formats Team will emphasize connection with Core PIM, co‑developing replenishment strategies catered to the Small Format portfolio, and guide execution of these strategies. As a collaborative partner for the PIM Ops and Store Operations, the F&B Sr. Analyst troubleshoots escalations and implements targeted support maintenance to improve financial and operational outcomes. The analyst will develop and implement strategic inventory maintenance routines to support Small Format stores, act as a data‑driven decision maker, conduct detailed data analysis to determine root‑cause drivers of inventory opportunities, and react with short‑term rapid‑improvement strategies as well as long‑term sustainable solutions. Key Responsibilities Support the Food & Beverage business for Target’s Small Format stores, developing and implementing strategic inventory maintenance routines to support KPIs. Field support requests, as well as intake feedback directly from store and inventory leadership. Guide and execute strategy. Hold frequent cross‑functional connections. Create and optimize inventory management best practice routines. Process documentation and playbook creation. Frequent leader updates, both written and presented. KPI reporting to provide visibility to results. About You Four‑year degree or equivalent experience. 2+ years of work experience in inventory management. Extensive understanding of Target’s inventory replenishment systems. Excellent prioritization—able to balance store‑level requests with broader tasks. Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills. Strong collaborator with demonstrated ability to build strong interpersonal relationships across team, leaders, and partners. Comfortable with both individual execution and execution through others. Exceptional verbal and written communication skills. Curious and innovative, with a continuous improvement mindset. Work Arrangement 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 the 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. Benefits Eligibility Please refer to to learn about benefits eligibility for this role. Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) In compliance with state and federal laws, Target will make reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please reach out to View email address on click.appcast.io. Non‑accommodation‑related requests, such as application follow‑ups or technical issues, will not be addressed through this channel. #J-18808-Ljbffr