Merchandise Analyst Jobs in Minnesota

Job Title: SENIOR PROCESS ANALYST - MERCHANDISING ASSURANCE Company: Target Location: Minneapolis, MN Description: JOIN US AS A SENIOR PROCESS ANALYST - MERCHANDISING ASSURANCE   Similar Industry Titles and Key Words: Analyst Process Analyst Risk Analyst  Audit Auditor Senior Associate   About This Opportunity Work with the team that delivers company-wide planning, long-range goals, business strategies, and critical financial support. You'll find a wide variety of positions and plenty of opportunities for professional growth. Use your skills, experience and talents to be a part of groundbreaking thinking and visionary goals.  As a Senior Process Analyst, you'll take the lead as you… •       Execute audits and determine reliability and effectiveness of existing internal controls to mitigate risk •       Provide thorough and objective feedback regarding process execution and adherence to legal and company standards •       Identify and communicate business issues and recommendations to management, in both verbal and written form •       Provide relevant and actionable feedback to key partners to influence improvement in processes •       Consult in the development of new processes or systems to ensure proper controls are included in design •       Maintain expertise in assigned process areas, such as Home, Grocery, etc, as well as gain knowledge in additional areas Requirements •       Four year college degree (Business preference) •       Related business experience in Sourcing, Merchandising or Merchandise Planning •       Strong analytical/problem solving/decision making/critical thinking skills •       Excellent project management skills •       Ability to analyze information and conditions to reach an independent decision •       Strong written and oral communications skills Benefits Eligible team members will receive one of the best earnings packages anywhere, including competitive pay, all-around insurance coverage, 401(k), flexible scheduling, training and development and many other perks and benefits. Target is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is a drug-free workplace.

Job Title: Retail Project Merchandiser-International Falls, MN Company: ASM International Location: International Falls, MN Description: There is a measurable amount of satisfaction in knowing that your ideas, talents, and experience can make a difference.Advantage Sales and Marketing, LLC (ASM) and our companiesembrace diversity and the development of a performance driven culture and company.We strive to attract the most talented candidates to join our team, because we value people as our most strategic and competitive asset. Simply put, we believe in our associates and invest in them accordingly.Our positions encompass all aspects of business: sales, marketing, category management, merchandising, finance, business development, administration, information technology, human resources, and more!Job PurposeA Retail Project Merchandiser can be responsible for merchandising Client products at retail accounts to ensure Client standards are met. The ideal candidate is self-motivated and driven to succeed. This person should have strong communication skills, and the ability to build relationships with store personnel. They must possess excellent organizational skills and have the ability to work independently. Job duties vary from project to project and these associates are encouraged to only sign up for projects for which they possess the necessary skill set.Job ResponsibilitiesDistribution auditsNew Item Cut InsResetsDisplay BuildingPOS PlacementPharmacy DetailingAssemblyMystery ShoppingCustomer RelationsReporting AdministrationSafetyJob RequirementsHigh School Diploma or G.E.D.Strong analytical and problem solving skillsStrong communication skills both written and verbalStrong critical thinking skillsMust be able to present information to store management as needed and be able to participate in meetings with other business partnersMust be able to prioritize effectively, work independently or as part of a project team to complete multiple tasks concurrentlyBasic Computer SkillsTravel Requirements10%, overnight travel is not required on all projects, only a select few.Physical DemandsContinuously (66 - 100%): n/aFrequently (33-66%): Sit, stand, walk, use hands and/or legs for repetitive motion, fine manipulationOccasionally (up to 33% of time): Bend and/or stoop, crawl and/or climb, kneel, push, pull, work on unprotected heights, be exposed to marked changes in temperature and humidity, be exposed to harmful fumes and/or other pollutants, use feet and/or legs for repetitive motion, left and right, simple grasping, firm grasping (pushing pulling arm controls), lifting and/or carrying, up to ten pounds (sedentary level), 11 - 20 lbs. (light level)Never (0% of shift): Operate mechanical machinery, lifting and/or carrying, 20 - 50 lbs. (medium work level), 52 - 74 lbs. (heavy work), 75 - 100 lbs. (heavy work)This is a list of the major responsibilities, duties, and requirements necessary for this position. It may not be all-inclusive and may be subject to change at the discretion of management in accordance with business needs.How far are you willing to allow yourself to go in order to make an impact?Think endless possibilities, limitless opportunities, and a challenging environment to grow in.Pursue your potential, reward yourself, and advance your career with Advantage Sales and Marketing.Advantage Sales and Marketing, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values workplace diversity.

Job Title: Senior Financial Analyst- Merchandise Finance Company: Target Location: Minneapolis, MN Description: Job Description Senior Financial Analyst- Merchandise Finance(Job Number:FIN0000DA) JOIN US AS A SENIOR FINANCIAL ANALYST- MFA About This Opportunity Work with the team that delivers company-wide planning, long-range goals, business strategies, and critical financial support. You'll find a wide variety of positions and plenty of opportunities for professional growth. Use your skills, experience and talents to be a part of groundbreaking thinking and visionary goals.  As a Senior Financial Analyst in Merchandise Finance, you'll take the lead as you… Support decision making and provide analysis to a specific merchandising division.  Work closely with a Divisional Merchandising Manager (Director or VP level), and their team, with exposure to the Merchandising SVP of that area Lead merchant clients through seasonal planning process to determine sales, margin, and inventory goals for future periods; ensuring that merchant plans appropriately incorporate the strategic direction of the division and reflect that appropriately in their financial goals as well as appropriately reflect the corporate wide financial goals of Target Lead merchant clients through monthly forecast process to accurately assess the current state of the business and provide accurate forecasts for future months including numerous ad hoc analysis to uncover underlying drivers of business performance Complete ad hoc financial analysis for the division as necessary; include analysis of current business trends, new vendor agreements, possible new product launches, and many other topics Be a subject matter captain within the Merchandise Finance team, responsible for training new team members on your area of expertise, and providing expert guidance on an ad hoc basis to fellow team members  Requirements 4-year college degree - Accounting, Business, Economics, or Finance (MBA Desired) Four or more years previous Finance/Accounting/Audit or related Operations Experience Experience working with spreadsheet applications (Microsoft Excel) Excellent analytical, decision-making, project management, planning and organization skills Outstanding communication and relationship-building aptitude Entrepreneurial spirit with the willingness/ability to take risks Assertiveness and strong initiative Benefits Eligible team members will receive one of the best earnings packages anywhere, including competitive pay, all-around insurance coverage, 401(k), flexible scheduling, training and development and many other perks and benefits. Target is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is a drug-free workplace. About Target® Expect the Best. At Target, we have a vision: to become the best - the best culture and brand, the best place for growth and the company with the best reputation. We offer an inclusive, collaborative and energetic work environment that rewards those who perform. We deliver engaging, innovative and on-trend experiences for our team members and our guests. We invest in our team members' futures by developing leaders and providing a breadth of opportunities for professional development. It takes the best to become the best, and we are committed to building a team that does the right thing for our guests, shareholders, team members and communities. Minneapolis-based Target Corporation serves guests at stores nationwide and at Target.com. Target is committed to providing a fun and convenient shopping experience with access to unique and highly differentiated products at affordable prices. Since 1946, the corporation has given 5 percent of its income through community grants and programs like Take Charge of Education®. Primary Location: United States-Minnesota-Minneapolis

Job Title: Sr. Business Analyst - Merchandise Presentation Development Company: Target Location: Minneapolis, MN Description: Job Description Sr. Business Analyst - Merchandise Presentation Development(Job Number:INF0000I7) JOIN US AS A SR. BUSINESS ANALYST - Merchandise Presentation Development Similar Industry Titles and Key Words: Sr. Systems Analyst, Senior Consultant About This Opportunity Use your skills, experience and talents to be a part of groundbreaking thinking and visionary goals.  As a Business Analyst, you'll take the lead as you… •       Lead IT and business leadership team in actualizing the technology plans within their area of responsibility •       Define business needs or create new business opportunities and implement innovative solutions that meet business objectives •       Identify and analyze internal client and partner business needs, and translate needs into business requirements and value-added solutions •       Develop the business case, recommend methods for achieving solution value, and may facilitate stakeholder agreement and solution sign-off •       Support projects throughout the solution development life cycle, from establishing vision and scope to validating requirements in the testing phase •       Negotiate requirement agreements and commitments by facilitating communication between business unit(s) and IT throughout the process Requirements •       7-9 years total work experience •       BA/BS or equivalent experience •       Strong interpersonal, verbal, presentation and written communication skills •       Understands systems process analysis, design and simulation •       Possesses knowledge and experience leveraging both IT solutions and business process improvements •       Must understand technical problems and solutions in relation to the current and future business environment Benefits Eligible team members will receive one of the best earnings packages anywhere, including competitive pay, all-around insurance coverage, 401(k), flexible scheduling, training and development and many other perks and benefits. Target is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is a drug-free workplace. About Target® Expect the Best. At Target, we have a vision: to become the best - the best culture and brand, the best place for growth and the company with the best reputation. We offer an inclusive, collaborative and energetic work environment that rewards those who perform. We deliver engaging, innovative and on-trend experiences for our team members and our guests. We invest in our team members' futures by developing leaders and providing a breadth of opportunities for professional development. It takes the best to become the best, and we are committed to building a team that does the right thing for our guests, shareholders, team members and communities. Minneapolis-based Target Corporation serves guests at stores nationwide and at Target.com. Target is committed to providing a fun and convenient shopping experience with access to unique and highly differentiated products at affordable prices. Since 1946, the corporation has given 5 percent of its income through community grants and programs like Take Charge of Education®. Primary Location: United States-Minnesota-Minneapolis