Job Description

Job Id: R0000385015

About us:

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.


As a category planner for Target+, you will be responsible for creating effective financial and category growth plans by developing accurate forecasts and actionable strategies in partnership with category management. You will oversee financial planning, forecasting, and analysis for your category, acting as the liaison between category management and FP&A. This role enables you to influence key strategy decisions and support divisional objectives through category expertise and cross-functional partnerships. A significant portion of your responsibilities will involve interpreting financials for the category, conducting "what if?" analysis, and providing recommendations, including risk mitigation strategies


Core responsibilities are described within this job description. Job duties may change at any time due to business needs.

Key Responsibilities:

Business Plan

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Strategy & Alignment

Analyzing past years' performance to understand trends and derive insights Annual financial plan: Building blocks (Market trends, LRP goals, traffic, ASP, order growth) including template design & framework Developing Annual Plans that deliver Long Range Plan / Multi-Year Strategy Plan growth goals for the pyramid Tracking plan and identifying gaps and suggest growth levers Define financial Guardrails for assortment at the category level (Sales, Margins, SKU count goals, etc.) Partner with category on key seller level planning and budgeting

Build Financial Plans & Risk Management

Build granular financial plans to maximize category profitability (Pyramid, Division & Partner level) Lead pre-forecast & forecast routines with insights & devise risk mitigation plan Build promotion demand forecast & work with partner teams (product, promotions, operations) on opportunity sizing & feed into forecasting Planning and forecasting Tools and Templates incl partner planning framework

Cross-functional collaboration

Extensive work with global teams on aligning templates, opportunity sizing and growth numbers Partner with cross-functional teams on assessing their impact on business Presenting to senior leadership during business reviews Weekly business recapping on financials with RCA for missing plan with recovery plans VP profit monitoring & improvements Collaborate on assortment planning and channel optimization strategies

About you: Join us if you are

Minimum 5-6 years of experience in merchandise planning, forecasting, financial planning. Preferably managing an ecommerce business

Sales Forecasting

- Proficiency in predicting future sales volumes based on historical data, market trends, marketing campaigns, seasonal fluctuations, and competitor analysis.

Market Trend Analysis

- Understanding of e-commerce industry trends, consumer behavior, and emerging technologies to incorporate into financial forecasts.

Scenario Planning

: Ability to create multiple financial forecasts based on different market conditions (best-case, worst-case, most likely).

Budgeting and Forecasting Tools:

Familiarity with specialized financial planning software and tools. Self- starter with high ownership Flexible, resilient and comfortable working in "grey areas" that are constantly changing. A wizard with numbers- Can convert data into insights and comfortable working on business modeling Can do story telling with numbers and able to read trends.

Culture- https://india.target.com/life-at-target/belonging

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Competitive benefits

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We are proud to provide benefits that support you, your family and your future.


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Health and well-being

Target in India (TII) prioritizes our people by offering healthcare support, fitness programs, teleheath benefits (i.e., screenings and consultations) and 24/7 confidential mental well-being telecounseling support.
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Financial well-being

Your financial well-being is bright with TII's comprehensive flexible insurance program, National Pension System, learning assistance program, day care support and much more.
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Paid time off

TII encourages work-life balance with paid time off like privilege, casual, bereavement and parental leaves that offer support in all stages of life.
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Competitive pay

TII knows our people are everything and proudly provides equitable and competitive pay.
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Other benefits

From digitalized cafeteria solutions to transportation services to broadband reimbursement, enjoy special everyday perks.

Eligibility requirements may vary based on position, average hours worked, length of service and program requirements. Benefits are subject to change.

Creating a culture of joy

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We bring out the best in each other every day.


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Inclusivity

We value diverse voices and approaches. We act with authenticity and respect. We create equitable experiences for all.


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Connection

We build trusted relationships. We collaborate across business functions. We recognize and celebrate progress.


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Drive

We do what is right for Target, our team and guests. We deliver results that matter. We continually learn by valuing progress over perfection.