Inventory Operations Analyst (Minneapolis)

About this role

The pay range is $58,100.00 - $104,600.00 Pay is based on several factors which vary based on position. These include labor markets and in some instances may include education, work experience and certifications. In addition to your pay, Target cares about and invests in you as a team member, so that you can take care of yourself and your family. Target offers eligible team members and their dependents comprehensive health benefits and programs, which may include medical, vision, dental, life insurance and more, to help you and your family take care of your whole selves. Other benefits for eligible team members include 401(k), employee discount, short term disability, long term disability, paid sick leave, paid national holidays, and paid vacation. Find competitive benefits from financial and education to well-being and beyond at https://corporate.target.com/careers/benefits .

About us: Target is an iconic brand, a Fortune 50 company and one of America’s leading retailers.

Working at Target means helping all families discover the joy of everyday life. We bring that vision to life through our values and culture. Learn more about Target here. Target Merchandising is evolving at an incredible pace. We are constantly reimagining how this $100 billion retailer offers the innovative, guest-inspiring items that Target is known and loved for. Our goal is to deliver exceptional value, quality and style to elevate Target as the premier retailer in a competitive global marketplace. Through intelligent and progressive business strategies that make the most of Target’s resources and partnerships worldwide, Merchandising works across product categories to create a localized shopping experience online and in our 1800 stores. Are you a creative problem solver who loves to see your work translate into real results? Can you collaborate effectively, develop & execute a plan efficiently and positively influence how Target chooses and presents the right product in the right place at the right price? If so, you will have success on one of our dynamic teams.

As an Inventory Operations Analyst on the PIM Operations Team , you will provide critical day‑to‑day support for Target’s Core Planning & Inventory Management (PIM) teams. You will help identify and resolve operational planning and executional issues, triage time‑sensitive requests, deliver business guidance, and provide strategic partnership to PIM leadership to strengthen enterprise operational consistency. Your work ensures our PIM teams are empowered to make informed, agile decisions that drive reliability and support our stores, guests, and enterprise goals.

About the Role In this role, you will be the Inventory Operations Analyst for EOS for the enterprise. You will be responsible for the operational planning, governance, reporting, and execution of Enterprise End of Season (EOS) processes. This role partners across Transition, Operations, Inventory, and Technology teams to ensure efficient product flow, maintain system integrity, optimize inventory movement, and drive continuous process improvements. The position leverages analytics, cross-functional collaboration, and operational expertise to improve EOS performance while minimizing disruption to distribution centers and stores. Key Responsibilities • EOS Planning & Execution: Coordinate EOS timing and volume to support efficient product flow across distribution centers and stores. Balance operational priorities while minimizing disruption during high-volume and seasonal events. Support large-scale EOS inventory pushes through proactive planning and execution. • Operational Monitoring & Analysis: Monitor EOS performance metrics and identify operational risks or process exceptions. Analyze EOS outliers and recommend corrective actions to improve execution efficiency. Troubleshoot EOS issues across multiple stages of the process. • Governance & System Administration: Review and evaluate Inventory. Management (IM) governance requests to ensure compliance with enterprise standards. Coordinate EOS system maintenance activities. Support enhancements to EOS processes, exclusions, and reporting capabilities. • Cross-Functional Partnership: Partner with Operations, Inventory, Technology, and Transition teams to align EOS execution strategies. Communicate operational impacts, recommendations, and priorities with business partners. • Reporting & Continuous Improvement: Develop dashboards and reporting tools to improve visibility to EOS performance. Define and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) for EOS execution. Identify automation and process improvement opportunities that simplify work and improve operational efficiency.

About You • Four‑year degree or equivalent experience • 2+ years of experience in retail Inventory Management, Planning, or Supply Chain • Experience working with cross-functional business partners. • Experience analyzing operational data and developing actionable insights. • Demonstrated experience managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. • Strong written and verbal communication skills. • Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.

This position will require in office presence in downtown Minneapolis Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday each week, while working from on home on Friday will be an option. Work duties cannot be performed outside of the country of the primary work location, unless otherwise prescribed by Target. Click here if you are curious to learn more about Minnesota.

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