Analyst Pricing Ops Target Plus
Target
Bangalore,IndiaPosted 1 month ago
Skill Required
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Key highlights
- 3-5 years of experience in analytics, pricing, retail, merchandising, or consulting.
- Bachelor’s degree in business, Economics, Commerce, or related field.
- Opportunity to join a high‑growth, high‑impact team shaping Target’s digital marketplace.
- Culture of inclusion, continuous learning, and career development.
- Target is a Fortune 50 company with over 400,000 team members worldwide.
- Role involves cross‑functional collaboration with Category, Merchandising, Product, Data Science, and Operations teams.
Role overview
As an Analyst – Pricing Strategy & Operations on the Target Plus team, you will support the execution of pricing strategies, competitive analysis, and operational routines that enable Target Plus to maintain a strong price position and deliver a compelling value proposition for guests. You will analyze marketplace pricing data, monitor price health, and contribute insights to improve competitiveness and business performance while collaborating with cross‑functional partners across Category, Merchandising, Product, Data Science, and Operations.
Responsibilities
- Support the development of pricing strategies by conducting foundational pricing and competitive research across categories and brands.
- Assist in building category-level pricing playbooks, strategy documents, and competitive pricing guardrails.
- Help identify strategic pricing opportunities by analyzing assortment gaps, seasonal trends, and marketplace behaviors.
- Contribute to strategic insights by synthesizing pricing trends and sharing implications with business partners.
- Stay informed on marketplace trends, competitor movements, and emerging pricing practices to support long‑term strategic planning.
- Monitor pricing data and flag variances or gaps in price index across categories.
- Assist in maintaining pricing playbooks and updating seasonal pricing strategies.
- Support daily/weekly pricing routines and ensure data accuracy.
- Track top‑selling items to ensure competitive pricing.
- Apply strong attention to detail to ensure pricing accuracy and consistency.
- Analyze third‑party pricing trends and seller behavior.
- Prepare reports and dashboards to track pricing performance and competitiveness.
- Summarize key pricing changes and share insights with internal teams.
- Conduct basic deep dives to identify pricing issues or opportunities.
- Use data storytelling to communicate findings and support decision‑making.
- Coordinate with internal teams to align pricing actions and data accuracy.
- Support pricing initiatives that improve operational efficiency and marketplace performance.
- Build strong working relationships with cross‑functional stakeholders.
Requirements
- 3-5 years of experience in analytics, pricing, retail, merchandising, or consulting.
- Bachelor’s degree in business, Economics, Commerce, or a related field.
- Strong data analysis and problem‑solving capabilities.
- Proficiency in MS Office & O365 (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, SharePoint, Forms).
- Basic dashboarding tools (e.g., Domo, Tableau).
- Understanding pricing concepts like price index and elasticity.
- Awareness of marketplace dynamics and seller behavior.
- Clear written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to present insights and collaborate across teams.
- Self‑starter with a proactive mindset.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and adapt in a dynamic environment.
Nice to have
- Experience in e‑commerce or marketplaces.
Benefits
- Be part of a high‑growth, high‑impact team shaping the future of Target’s digital marketplace.
- Work in a dynamic, data‑driven environment with opportunities to innovate and lead.
- Collaborate with talented professionals across analytics, merchandising, and product.
- Enjoy a culture of inclusion, continuous learning, and career development.
Additional details
- Target is a Fortune 50 company with more than 400,000 team members worldwide.
- Target’s Indian operations in Bengaluru have over 4,000 team members supporting the global strategy and operations.
- Target Plus is a strategic business initiative offering meaningful guest experiences by curating high‑demand brands and on‑trend selection.
- Target Merchandising is evolving rapidly, reimagining how the $100+ billion retailer offers innovative, guest‑inspiring brands and items.
- The company promotes a culture of mutual care and respect, valuing diverse voices and authentic relationships.