PRIMARY FUNCTION

As Senior Specialist, Comp Intel Ops, you will be responsible for identifying comparable matches in

competitors for key items online and in stores to ensure Target is accurately price positioned verses

the competitors.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Product Identification - Identify & match Target items with the competitors taking various product/item attributes into consideration for the assigned departments. Ensure to identify

comparable matches in at least one of our competitors to be able to competitively price items

2. Data Quality – Ensure quality in competitor data gathered by reviewing and analyzing data through regular audits of competitor matches 

3. Maintain flawless execution with 100% accuracy and timeliness, gain expertise of the assigned departments

4. Escalate procedural/technical issues to the engineering teams

5. Prioritizes multiple tasks to complete work on time

6. Ownership of daily deliverables across divisions, weekly recaps and meeting with Leader

7. Ensure timely and proactive communication with key stakeholders

8. Demonstrate ability to work as a team and cultivate an inclusive environment

9. Demonstrates initiative to pursue and develop process Best Methods. Creates and documents

new best methods where appropriate

REPORTING/WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

• Reports to Manager, Comp Intel Ops. Partners with a Lead Specialist to support one or more divisions.
• Develop and maintain working relationship with Price Engineering Teams, Product Owners,
• Support Teams, Item Data Management Teams, Business Analytics & Reporting and all other teams related to pricing operations, to cohesively work towards achieving the business mission and goals 

JOB REQUIREMENTS

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Graduate with 0 to 1 year of work experience
• Proficiency in excel and good knowledge of other MS Office tools
• Approaches problems with curiosity and generates creative solutions
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively
• Ability to work well with others and contribute to a positive environment.
• Highly motivated and committed to the development of high-quality work 

DESIRED REQUIREMENTS:

• Experience in Retail
• Proficiency in Target Merchandising and related systems
• Hands on knowledge in Advanced Excel