Lead Specialist Category Operations Target Plus

Job Summary:

As a Lead Operations Specialist, you will support Targets curated marketplace: Target Plus to grow across various functions. This role combines data-driven decision-making, operational support, and process improvement, with a focus on maximizing GMV and ensuring smooth operations for both internal and external stakeholders. You will alsoidentifyareas for policy improvement, streamline workflows, and train team members, making a significant impact in a dynamic, agile environment.

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Key Responsibilities across Functional Areas:

Partner Acquisition & Vetting

Review and assess new partners, conducting opportunity and assortment analyses to grow the partner base and expand product offerings.

Supportaccurateandtimelylead generation activities, including partner vetting, opportunity analysis, and assortment review.

Assortment Expansion & Item Management

Approve and launch new assortment items, ensuring alignment with business goals and conduct analyses toidentifygrowth opportunities.

Perform weekly/monthly reporting on assortment health scores and item performance tooptimizeproduct visibility and sales.

Inventory & Sales Management

Advise partners on inventory levels based on seasonality, trends, and sales performance, ensuring healthy stock levels.

Monitor replenishment rates, out-of-stock trends, and provide recommendations tooptimizeinventory for maximum sales impact.

Return Dispute Resolution

Resolve return dispute cases bydetermining accuratepayout amounts and ensurea timelyresponse to partner queries.

Identifytrends in return disputes, support regular business updates, collaborate with BUs and fraud prevention teams to create abuse prevention guidelines.

Partner Reporting

Support weekly/monthly data reporting, competitor analysis, and dashboard automation, enhancing decision-making for partners and internal teams.

Promotional Execution

Analyze promo seasonality,identifyingrelevant promotional opportunities to support partner growth and assess promotional impact on sales and profitability.

Provide post-promotion analysis and recommend adjustments for future campaigns based on data insights.

Process Improvement & Project Management

Proactivelyidentifyand recommend improvements in operations, partner policies, and dispute resolution processes.

Lead at least one project aimed at enhancing efficiency or supporting partner growth; document processes to support smooth knowledge transfer for new hires.

Training & Knowledge Sharing

Support new team members with onboarding and training on dispute resolution, platform policies, and operational best practices.

Regularly provide updates to analysts and stakeholders on business operations, workload, and progress in team meetings and forums.

About You:

• Bachelors degree in business, Marketing, or a related field.
• 2+ years of experience in inventory management, e-commerce operations, digital merchandising, or sales operations.
• Proficiency in data analytics, Excel, and experience with process automation is a plus.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build and maintain collaborative relationships across teams.

High attention to detail, curiosity, and a proactive approach, with a bias for action in a fast-paced, agile environment.