Lead Inventory Specialist PIM Ops

Role overview

Lead Inventory Specialist PIM Ops at Target

Own end-to-end planning and inventory execution across assigned categories/divisions

Responsibilities

• 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

Required 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

Employment details

• Location: Bangalore [India]

About the employer

• 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.