Target · 5 hours ago
Sr. Buyer Soda, Energy Drinks, FOS Coolers
1000 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis,MN 55403-2542
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$95K/yr - $171K/yr
4+ years expTarget is a retail company focused on helping families discover the joy of everyday life. They are seeking a Senior Buyer to create omni-channel growth by planning profitable assortments and negotiating with vendors while managing cross-functional teams to drive category results.
CommunitiesE-CommerceRetailShopping
Responsibilities
Own a wide SKU count to ensure varied and challenging work
Plan profitable and locally relevant assortments using guest shopping behavior insights
Influence and negotiate with vendors to achieve results and identify gaps and opportunities
React flexibly to business results and translate financial metrics into actionable strategies
Lead cross-functional teams to drive category results while managing progress toward sales and margin goals
Guide product development in collaboration with product designers and category managers
Interact with Associate Buyers, Senior Merchandise Specialists, and other expert partners to support promotional planning work across channels
Manage a robust calendar of newness and LTO offerings within the category
Participate in broader Enterprise LTO collaborations with A&A, Home, and Fun101
Manage the strategy for Front of Store Beverages
Qualification
Required
Four-year degree or equivalent experience
4+ years of Merchandising experience
Strong strategic and analytical skills to grow a business
Strong collaboration skills to partner with cross-functional team
Flexible, resilient and comfortable working in 'grey areas' that are constantly changing
Preferred
Innovative, bold thinking that challenges the status quo, with a proven track record of business growth in a volatile environment
Expertise in creating strategy in operationally complex categories and demonstrated ability to lead with innovation
Experience collaborating with Enterprise-level strategic vendor partners (Coca Cola, Pepsi-Frito Lay)
Ability to identify trend, establish a go-to-market strategy, and execute in a fast-paced frequency business
A background across the roundtable and skilled in partnering with field leaders to support the decentralized DSD supply chain
Experience leading Enterprise workstreams and CFTs, preferably with LTO experience
A charismatic, high-energy leader with a passion for shaping team culture and elevating those around them
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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