Target
Merch Planner Pets (Minneapolis)
$73K–$132K
1000 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis,MN 55403-2542 · Full-time · Posted Oct 27, 2026
- Experience
- 2–6 years of relevant experience; 3+ years of Merchandising experience.
- Education
- Four-year degree or equivalent experience.
About the job
Leads financial planning and forecasting for Target’s Pets category, guiding assortment, inventory, pricing, and seasonal decisions through analysis and cross-functional partnership.
What you'll do
- Lead demand forecasting, scenario planning, unit plans, and open-to-buy decisions for the category.
- Analyze supply and demand forecast variances, promotions, events, and item lifecycles to recommend actions.
- Partner with Merchandising, Supply Chain, vendors, and other teams on assortment, localization, and inventory decisions.
What they ask for
- Four-year degree or equivalent experience.
- 2–6 years of relevant experience.
- 3+ years of Merchandising experience.
- Strong strategic, financial, analytical, and collaboration skills; able to translate data into insights and recommendations.
Pay
$73,000.00 - $132,000.00 USD base salary
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