Lead Inventory Specialist PIM Ops

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.

Role Summary:

The Lead Specialist is responsible for driving end-to-end planning and inventory execution to ensure optimal in-stock, inventory health and business performance. This role integrates demand signals with inventory actions and partners cross-functionally to deliver strong business outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end planning and inventory execution across assigned categories/divisions
• Ensure accuracy, timelines and compliance across all deliverables
• Monitor and manage key metrics such as Walk in Purchasibility, Availability, OOS and inventory health
• Leverage forecasts, promotions and seasonal trends to drive inventory decisions
• Lead medium to high complexity process ownership and captainships
• Build and enhance reporting tools, dashboards and templates
• Analyze business performance and provide actionable insights to stakeholders
• Identify risks/opportunities and drive timely resolution through collaboration and escalation
• Partner with global and cross-functional teams (supply chain, merchandising, stores, fulfilment optimization) to align on priorities
• Drive process improvements through automation, reporting enhancements, and best practices
• Support projects, deep dives and strategic initiatives for the team through strong collaboration and partnerships

Stakeholder Management

• Establish regular communication with MPLS and cross-functional partners
• Share business updates, challenges and insights consistently to build a strong global team
• Build strong relationships and drive alignment across teams

Basic Qualifications

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to interpret data and translate into business actions
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• High attention to detail with strong execution rigor

Preference

• 2+ years of experience in a related field
• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations/Retail/ Management, Business Administration or related discipline.
• Experience in Inventory Management, Demand Planning or retail operations
• Familiarity with reporting tools, dashboards, and automation (Excel, basic SQL, Data Visualization)
• Understanding of demand planning and inventory management concepts

Behaviors

• Demonstrates ownership and accountability
• Drives results with a focus on business impact
• Collaborates effectively across teams
• Continuously learns and improves processes

Useful Links-

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

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