Data Analyst

About us:

As a Fortune 50 company with more than 400,000 team members worldwide, Target is an iconic brand and one of America's leading retailers.

Joining Target means promoting a culture of mutual care and respect and striving to make the most meaningful and positive impact. Becoming a Target team member means joining a community that values different voices and lifts each other up. Here, we believe your unique perspective is important, and you'll build relationships by being authentic and respectful.

Overview about TII

At Target, we have a timeless purpose and a proven strategy. And that hasn’t happened by accident. Some of the best minds from different backgrounds come together at Target to redefine retail in an inclusive learning environment that values people and delivers world-class outcomes. That winning formula is especially apparent in Bengaluru, where Target in India operates as a fully integrated part of Target’s global team and has more than 4,000 team members supporting the company’s global strategy and operations.

As a Data Analyst for Target’s Merch Data Analytics team you’ll:

A role with Data Analytics (DA) means being a part of the team that work in support of business teams, leveraging business area knowledge, business intelligence capabilities and analytical methods to deliver key insights and technology solutions that drive company business strategies.
This cover developing innovative business insights through robust statistical and analytical methods. The emphasis will be on ability to synthesize and communicate actionable insights and analysis recommendations to enable fact-based business decision-making, which is possible through a combination of technical skills and business understanding.

Requirements / About You:

Experience: Overall 2-6 years exp and relevant 1-3 years exp

Qualification:
TI : B.Tech / B.E. or Masters in Statistics /Econometrics/Mathematics equivalent
 

1.Hands on experience to Structured Query Language (SQL) syntax, including joins, volatile tables, and basic query tuning. And deep understanding of core DW/BI concepts.
2. Experience in at least 1 BI Visualization tool (i.e. Tableau, Domo, MSTR10, Qlik) with ability to learn additional vendor and proprietary visualizations tools.
3. Working knowledge of structured (i.e. Teradata, Oracle, Hive) and unstructured databases including Hadoop Distributed File System (HDFS)
4. Exposure to R, Python, Hive or other open-source languages/database
5. Understanding of analytical techniques (like Regression, Time-series models, Classification Techniques, etc.) to discover and measure key business drivers
6. Git source code management & experience working in an agile environment
7. Problem solving skills
8. Self-motivated and able to work in team settings in a fast-paced environment
9. Competent and curious to ask questions and learn to fill gaps
10. Good communication
11. Experience with Retail, Merchandising, Marketing will be strong addons

About you:
 

• Four-year degree or equivalent experience
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated guest service, interpersonal, and follow-up skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks with effective organizational skills
• Proven problem solving, critical thinking, and decision-making skills
• Flexible, team player who learns quickly while adapting to evolving technology and processes
• Ability to learn and navigate numerous, unique systems; proficiency with MS Office Package

Useful Links-

Life at Target- https://india.target.com/

Benefits- https://india.target.com/life-at-target/workplace/benefits

Culture- https://india.target.com/life-at-target/belonging