Associate Retail Account Manager - Target

The Bluebird Group•Minneapolis, MN

18h•Onsite

About The Position

The Bluebird Group is seeking a Retail Account Manager to join their Target team in Minneapolis, MN. This role is ideal for someone passionate about retail strategy, who thrives in a collaborative environment, and is eager to drive successful business partnerships between Target and its vendor partners. The company is a manufacturer’s representative and consulting firm serving as an invaluable partner to innovative brands and multinational retailers, committed to delivering innovative solutions, focusing on growth, expertise, data, and fostering relationships.

Requirements

Ability to analyze data, identify issues and make recommendations.
Functional knowledge of MS Excel (sorting/grouping data, pivot tables, v lookups, etc).
Clear and effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
Strong initiative and the ability to work independently with little supervision.
Effective organization skills and the ability to multi-task.

Nice To Haves

Four-year college degree preferred.
Experience working with Target on the corporate retail or vendor side preferred.
Working knowledge of Target’s internal item and inventory management systems.
Experience with demand planning and forecasting.

Responsibilities

Build strong relationships with both vendor operations teams and Target’s merchandise planning teams.
Facilitate and analyze demand planning/forecasting to optimize the business for both the vendor and Target.
Drive supply chain initiatives to improve on-time/right quantity delivery to Target.
Monitor in-stock needs and provide a proactive strategy to solve stock problems.
Analyze vendor performance metrics, identify issues and root causes, and solve vendor performance issues or problems.
Monitor customer purchase orders.
Create and maintain new items in Target’s system.
Provide vendors with at least weekly sell-through analytics and other information to help optimize the business.
Maintain accurate records regarding program agreements, pricing, product information, order status, planning issues, and vendor set-ups.
Ensure the internal accounting system is up to date with accurate shipping and invoicing information for cash flow purposes.
Educate vendors on Target and the processes used (planograms, advertising, shipping, GSN set up, etc.).