Lead Analyst, S&OP - Stores Forecasting (Hybrid)

Target•Minneapolis, MN

1d•$95,000 - $171,000•Hybrid

About The Position

As a Lead Analyst within Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP), you will play a critical role in enabling Target’s digital growth by owning the store fulfillment forecast that drives labor planning across the enterprise. You will partner across S&OP, network management, digital field operations, store fulfillment, and operations intelligence to develop and deliver both weekly operational forecasts and longer-range quarterly plans for the digital fulfillment network. This role translates complex data into actionable insights for field and senior leadership, while leading routines that continuously improve forecast accuracy, scalability, and business impact. As challenges arise, you will proactively lead cross-functional partners to develop solutions that align with Target’s sales and financial objectives, balancing guest experience, operational efficiency, and risk at scale. Job duties may change at any time due to business needs.

Requirements

Four-year degree in an analytical field (e.g., Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business, Industrial Engineering, Economics)
7+ years of experience in digital network management, store fulfillment, digital operations, labor engineering, transportation, data analytics, or a related field
Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively across teams and build strong, cross-functional relationships
Proven experience partnering with HQ and field operations teams to influence outcomes and maintain resilience through shifting business cycles
Ability to build consensus, influence, and negotiate with senior leaders
Comfortable working through ambiguity and leading peers toward clear recommendations and aligned outcomes
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a passion for empirical research and using data to answer complex questions
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to distill complex information into clear, actionable, and persuasive insights for diverse audiences

Nice To Haves

Experience designing or improving forecasting models, operational processes, or decision-support tools
Experience coding and analyzing data in R or Python
Master’s degree in data analytics, business administration, industrial engineering, economics, or similar discipline

Responsibilities

Owning the store fulfillment forecast that drives labor planning across the enterprise.
Partnering across S&OP, network management, digital field operations, store fulfillment, and operations intelligence to develop and deliver both weekly operational forecasts and longer-range quarterly plans for the digital fulfillment network.
Translating complex data into actionable insights for field and senior leadership.
Leading routines that continuously improve forecast accuracy, scalability, and business impact.
Proactively leading cross-functional partners to develop solutions that align with Target’s sales and financial objectives, balancing guest experience, operational efficiency, and risk at scale.