Target · 1 month ago
Buyer - Cosmetics; Emerging & Masstige Brands
Minneapolis, MN
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry Level
$71K/yr - $128K/yr
1+ years expTarget is a retail company focused on helping families discover the joy of everyday life. The Buyer for Cosmetics will work with diverse vendors to create omni-channel growth by planning profitable assortments and collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive category results.
CommunitiesE-CommerceRetailShopping
Responsibilities
Work with several diverse vendors to choose the best product mix, both in-store and online
Determine where to localize, while calibrating market positioning and acting as brand managers
Own a wide SKU count to ensure varied and challenging work
Plan profitable and locally relevant assortments using insights on guest shopping behavior, assortment requirements, and competitors
Influence and negotiate with vendors to achieve results and identify gaps and opportunities
React flexibly to business results and translate financial metrics and data into actionable strategies
Lead cross-functional teams to drive category results while managing progress toward sales and margin goals
Partner with product designers and/or category managers and vendors to guide product development and source appropriately for the category
Interact with Associate Buyers, Senior Merchandise Specialists, the Pricing and Promotion Center of Excellence, Planning, Site Merchandising, the Item Center of Excellence, and other expert partners in support of promotional planning work across channels
Qualification
Required
Four-year degree or equivalent experience
1+ years of Merchandising experience
Strong strategic and analytical skills to grow a business
Strong collaboration skills to partner with Cross Functional Teams
Flexibility, resilient and comfortable working in “grey areas” that are constantly changing
Benefits
Comprehensive health benefits and programs
Medical
Vision
Dental
Life insurance
401(k)
Employee discount
Short term disability
Long term disability
Paid sick leave
Paid national holidays
Paid vacation
Company
Target
Target is a retailing company providing access to a wide selection of products such as furniture, electronics, toys, and others.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2007-12-01Post Ipo Equity
1978-01-13IPO
Leadership Team
Brian Cornell
CEO
Jim Lee
EVP and Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
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