About us:

As a Fortune 50 company with more than 400,000 team members worldwide, Target is an iconic brand and one of America's leading retailers. At Target, we have a timeless purpose and a proven strategy and that hasn’t happened by accident. Some of the best minds from diverse backgrounds come together at Target to redefine retail in an inclusive learning environment that values people and delivers world-class outcomes. That winning formula is especially apparent in Bengaluru, where Target in India operates as a fully integrated part of Target’s global team and has more than 4,000 team members supporting the company’s global strategy and operations.

Joining Target means promoting a culture of mutual care and respect and striving to make the most meaningful and positive impact. Becoming a Target team member means joining a community that values diverse backgrounds. We believe your unique perspective is important, and you'll build relationships by being authentic and respectful. At Target, inclusion is part of the core value. We aim to create equitable experiences for all, regardless of their dimensions of difference. As an equal opportunity employer, Target provides diverse opportunities for everyone to grow and win

ITEM DATA MANAGER

As an Item Data Manager, you will manage enterprise item data to enable a superior experience for our guests in stores and online.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

·  Responsible to train, lead, coach and develop a team of 8-14 team members of Sr. Item Data Specialists, Lead Item Data Specialists & Item DataAnalyst.

·  Align work, set priorities, and establish and track desired metrics to ensure business and team goals are met.

·  Develop team through on-the-job experiences, relevant feedback, visibility and recognition.

·  Career planning for team members through structured and purposeful 1x1 engagement

·  Create succession planning for critical roles

·  Drive team level initiatives that motivate and engage TMs and drive TM retention

·  Set clear priorities for team and keep them focused on the highest impact work

·  Demonstrated strong expertise in one or more of these areas: Operations, Item Data/Catalog management, Merchandise Planning/Operations, Buying, Digital Operations, Project Management & Content Management

·  Exceptional communication and organizational skills

·  Ability to work with and coordinate cross-functional efforts

·  Team leadership experience

·  Analytical and critical thinking skills

·  Ability to develop effective partnerships and facilitate negotiation between partners

·  Drive change through effective partnerships

·  Demonstrated ability to work on multiple projects at the same time, simultaneously managing working team and partner relationships

·  Data analysis & reporting skills

REPORTING/WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

Reports to Director Enterprise Item

JOB REQUIREMENTS

·  Graduate in any discipline with 3+ years experience

·  8+ years of work experience with minimum 2 years of People Management experience