Planning & Inventory Management Operations Analyst
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Mid, Senior
Bachelor's, MBA
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
In Person
Operations & LogisticsInventory Management
About the job
Requirements
- A bachelor's degree in supply chain management, Operations/Retail Management, Engineering, Business Administration, Data Analytics, or a related field is required.
- Three to five years of experience in Planning Operations, Inventory Management, Supply Chain Operations, or Business Operations is required.
- Experience managing inventory and planning-related key performance indicators and operational reporting is required.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Power BI, SQL, and advanced Microsoft Excel, including Pivot Tables, Power Query, Power Pivot, and Macros, is required.
- The role requires analytical thinking, problem solving, attention to detail, stakeholder management, communication, collaboration, continuous improvement, and ownership and accountability.
- The role requires knowledge of inventory and planning management operations, replenishment planning, inventory analysis, supply chain analytics, operational reporting, key performance indicator management, and data governance.
Responsibilities
- Monitor planning and inventory system outputs and identify supply-demand imbalances, inventory gaps, and replenishment exceptions.
- Maintain inventory and planning parameters, replenishment settings, lead times, and inventory policies within upstream and downstream systems.
- Support forecast reviews, store and field team activities, seasonal planning, and retail strategy activities through data analysis and reporting.
- Ensure data integrity and compliance with established operational processes.
- Monitor inventory levels across warehouses, distribution centers, suppliers, and fulfillment locations.
- Analyze inventory health, stock availability, excess inventory, aging inventory, and inventory risks.
- Execute inventory correction actions and coordinate with stakeholders to address inventory exceptions.
- Investigate inventory variances, transaction discrepancies, and root causes affecting inventory accuracy.
- Support inventory audits, reconciliation activities, and inventory governance processes.
- Develop, maintain, and automate operational reports, dashboards, and scorecards.
- Analyze trends related to inventory performance, replenishment effectiveness, and service levels.
- Conduct root cause analysis for inventory shortages, excess inventory, and planning exceptions.
- Provide actionable insights and recommendations to improve inventory productivity and operational efficiency.
- Prepare business reviews and operational performance presentations for leadership teams.
- Collaborate with Supply Chain, Stores/Field Teams, Logistics, Finance, and Operations teams to resolve inventory and planning issues.
- Participate in operational reviews and inventory governance meetings.
- Support escalation management for inventory shortages, supply/demand constraints, and service risks.
- Ensure compliance with inventory management policies, controls, and standard operating procedures.
- Identify opportunities to automate manual processes and eliminate operational inefficiencies.
- Support process improvement initiatives focused on inventory optimization and planning effectiveness.
- Participate in system implementations, testing, pilots, and process documentation.
- Drive data quality improvement initiatives across planning and inventory systems.
- Recommend enhancements to reporting, dashboards, and planning workflows.
Desired Qualifications
- An MBA or relevant Supply Chain certification is preferred.
About the company
Target sells groceries, clothing, home goods and other everyday products to U.S. shoppers through stores and its website, with an emphasis on affordable style and design. Its own brands include Cat & Jack children's clothing and Good & Gather food, alongside national brands and exclusive designer collections. Customers shop in person or order online for shipping, pickup or delivery, while Target Plus adds products from outside sellers. Merchandise sales drive its revenue, supplemented by Roundel advertising, marketplace fees and paid memberships. The company traces its roots to 1902, opened its first Target store in 1962, and is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States.
Company Size
10,001+
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Founded
1902
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Demand is recovering: August 2026 results showed fiscal second quarter comparable sales up 3.8% and total sales up 5.3%.
- Store investment expands project scope: March 2026 plans earmarked $5 billion for stores, technology and supply chains.
- U.S. employees get study support immediately: Target funds selected tuition programs for full-time and part-time staff from day one.
What critics are saying
- Pricing is exposed to import costs: about half Target's merchandise originates abroad, with China its largest import source.
- Profit comparisons flatter the turnaround: August 2026 earnings included $1.65 per share from tariff refunds.
- Corporate roles faced cuts: October 2025 restructuring targeted about 1,000 employees and 800 vacancies.
What makes Target unique
- Design work reaches shelves at scale: Target's owned brands generate over $30 billion annually.
- Stores power online economics: Target stores fulfilled 97.6% of merchandise sales in fiscal 2025.
- Target's delivery membership reaches beyond its shelves: Circle 360 covers Shipt's more than 100 retail partners.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Paid Sick Leave
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Vacation
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Employee Discounts