F&B OB Sourcing Analyst

Job Id: R0000394971

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.

At Target, food is life. So it’s the mission of our newly integrated Food & Beverage organization to help our guests more easily discover the joy of food. We thrive on giving families new favorite ways to eat well and cook less, simply and affordably. With curated in-store experiences and a streamlined assortment designed to inspire and save time, we understand the importance of food to our guests’ everyday life—from snack duty at soccer practice to important family gatherings and holidays. Join our centralized Food & Beverage team where you’ll partner with people from literally every area of the business. Here, you’ll help dream up new ways to offer our guests a reliably wonderful experience with the freshness, selection and value they expect and deserve from Target.

Join a dynamic team of inventive and passionate engineers, food scientists and sourcing managers in Food & Beverage Product Design & Sourcing at Target. We concept, develop, source and deliver our owned brand foods and beverages; everything from dry goods, snacks and beverages, to candy, fresh, frozen and dairy. We research and engage with the food industry and the consumer marketplace to stay current on technical advances and get ahead of the trends. Join our dynamic and inventive team to influence the taste, quality and value that decisively positions Target above the competition.

Be a part of the team sourcing outstanding food and beverage products for our guests As an F&B OB Sourcing Analyst, you will build and strengthen vendor relationships to enhance reliability and performance. Your role includes managing vendor onboarding, improving vendor performance, and supporting cross-functional vendor management. You will develop in-depth knowledge of vendors and key manufacturing and logistical processes to optimize efficiency and reliability. Ensure vendor capabilities align with Target’s priorities to meet our guests' needs.

About this role:

• PCE Commercialization Planning and alignment

Drive the vendor communication and scheduling post business award leading to the first production alignment/ review and through the transition. Identify risks to successful set and work with internal CFT and vendor partners to solve or mitigate risks.

• Vendor System Set-up and Onboarding – Directly support vendor onboarding through the submission of new vendor system requests and the tracking of vendor set-up completion. Initiate process, track/confirm vendor facility registration in multiple systems and provide resources. Follow-up on any missing information and escalate as necessary. Assist with vendor chargeback disputes and tracking.

• Execute projects on Vendor performance, Matrix management and margin Improvement – Support projects and initiatives aimed at enhancing vendor performance, optimizing vendor matrix management, and improving overall margins. This includes developing and implementing strategies to address performance gaps, streamline vendor interactions, and increase cost-efficiency.

Job duties may change at any time due to business needs.

About you:

• 4-year degree
• 2-3 years merchandising, sourcing, or inventory management experience, including vendor engagement/management; food and beverage experience preferred. Knowledge of sustainable and responsible sourcing practices.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with vendors and internal stakeholders. Strong negotiation and vendor management skills.
• Project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment. Accountability to manage a broad range of projects in different stages of development.
• Able to demonstrate flexibility in approach and adapt to changing priorities and requirements. Resourceful and able to work independently on filling in gaps of information.
• Has curiosity and drive for seeking and promoting new ideas, in combination with solid business judgment. Capability to analyze data and determine actionable steps.
• Proficiency in MS Office suite, data analysis, and reporting.