Sr. Physical Inventory Operations Analyst (remote Eligible)

Senior Pi Operations Analyst

Right on pace with Target's distinctive retail brand, in a role in Target Finance and Accounting, you will be a truly collaborative partner with a seat at the table. You'll bring your unique point of view, experience and passion for the work to your team and internal clients. In Finance, you'll be an integral voice in discussions that lead to Target's unparalleled shopping experience. Your analysis and recommendations will be directly applied to critical business decisions, from sales to merchandising and beyond. Within Finance, you'll enjoy the interesting challenges of the competitive retail space. You'll see your contributions come to life in virtually every area of this dynamic enterprise. And you'll grow and be challenged in your career while having a healthy balance with life outside of work.

A role as a Senior Pi Operations Analyst is a critical part of Target's Physical Inventory strategy, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of Target's financial and unit inventory across stores and distribution centers. This position leverages your leadership, analytical, and problem-solving skills to drive operational excellence in physical inventory processes.

What You'll Do

• Lead Physical Inventory Processes: Oversee and execute physical inventory operations for Target Stores and Distribution Centers, ensuring accurate and timely results.
• Partner Across the Enterprise: Collaborate with stores, distribution centers, and third-party inventory service vendors to maintain inventory integrity and resolve issues.
• Travel & On-Site Support: Travel approximately 30% (with peak periods February–October) to store and DC locations to monitor inventory execution and provide guidance.
• On-Call Support: Provide rotational overnight on-call support to troubleshoot and resolve inventory-related challenges.
• Market Oversight: Manage assigned market performance, analyze results, and implement corrective actions to improve accuracy and efficiency.
• Special Projects: Drive initiatives such as scheduling, updating process documentation, enhancing controls, reviewing reporting, and other projects as business needs evolve.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities to streamline processes and improve inventory accuracy through data analysis and cross-functional collaboration.

About You

• Education & Experience: Four-year degree or equivalent experience; 2+ years in physical inventory or store operations preferred.
• Travel Flexibility: Willingness to travel up to 30%, with heavier travel during peak inventory periods.
• Leadership & Influence: Strong leadership, critical thinking, and conflict management skills; ability to influence without authority.
• Resilience & Adaptability: Comfortable navigating challenges and adapting to changing priorities.
• Collaboration Skills: Proven ability to build and maintain relationships across multiple teams, including field partners and vendors.
• Communication & Presentation: Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to present complex information clearly.
• Project Management: Experience managing projects and processes with attention to detail and deadlines.
• Technical Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office; advanced Excel and Greenfield skills preferred.

This position may be considered for a Remote or Hybrid (known internally at Target as "Flex for Your Day") work arrangement based on Target's needs. A Remote work arrangement means the team member works full-time from home or an alternate location that's not a Target location, does not have a desk at a Target location and may travel to HQ up to 4 times a year. A Hybrid/Flex for Your Day work arrangement means the team member's core role may be performed either remote or onsite at a Target location depending upon what your role, team and tasks require for that day. Work duties cannot be performed outside of the country of the primary work location, unless otherwise prescribed by Target.

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