Associate Planner PIM

responsibilities are described below. Job duties may change at any time due to business needs. Demand Forecasting: Leverage our in-house machine learning tool and market intelligence to evaluate and approve short term and long-term demand forecasts. Consensus Forecasting: Collaborate with Merch Planning to gather insights and incorporate relevant information into the forecasting process. Integrated Business Planning: Participate in IBP meetings to present demand forecasts and discuss supply chain issues and align with Inventory teams on inventory planning and positioning. Demand Sensing: Utilize advanced analytics and real-time data to sense changes in guest demand; Tune ML hyperparameters to reflect changes that will positively impact positioning of inventory to maximize sales. Performance monitoring: Track and analyze forecast accuracy to identify areas of improvements and implement corrective actions. About you: Bachelors/ Masters in Operations/ Statistics/ Mathematics/ Economics and/or APICS – CSCP or IBF Certified Professional in Demand Planning 2-5 years of relevant experience in Demand Planning or related fields with a proven track record of success Good communication skills to collaborate across cross functional teams to develop accurate demand plans Strong analytical skills to develop insights into market trends, guest behavior and product performance Ability to translate industry/ market trends & competition into demand plans Problem solving abilities to identify and address opportunities in demand planning & forecasting Attention to details ensuring accurate demand forecasts Proficiency in using demand planning software & other tools to manage forecasting & planning process efficiently. Target is one of the world’s most recognized brands and one of America’s leading retailers. We make Target our guests’ preferred shopping destination by offering outstanding value, inspiration, innovation and an exceptional guest experience that no other retailer can deliver. Target is committed to responsible corporate citizenship, ethical business practices, environmental stewardship and generous community support. Since 1946, we have given 5 percent of our profits back to our communities. Our goal is to work as one team to fulfill our unique brand promise to our guests, wherever and whenever they choose to shop. We'll contact you if you're selected for next steps. In the meantime, follow us at A Bullseye View for the latest news. Our Benefits We care about and invest 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.