Item Data Quality Analyst-1

**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

**Key Responsibilities**:

- ** Data quality excellence for Item CoE **:Create, monitor and analyze DQ performance metrics by IDS and partner teams within their respective divisions. Measure data completeness, accuracy, timeliness, and relevancy through-out the enterprise.
- **Develop Enterprise DQ strategies** by identifying the most impactful data quality areas to focus on, set prioritization within these areas, and partner with cross functional teams to understand business or guest impact. Lead the Data Quality weekly action meetings and provide guidance to the Target India IDA’s on priorities for the week.
- **Metadata Rule Governance**:Define, Create, and Maintain Data Quality rules to address the DQ business and guest facing needs within Data Quality System. Establish criteria for Global Data Quality System rules and enforce to ensure the rules are consistent and sustainable. Manage the Rule Governance process on behalf of the Item COE. Challenge partners when Rule Governance best methods are not being followed. Review existing Data Quality System rules and analyze data results to ensure that rules are still viable and pulling intended results.
- **Partner with Minneapolis DQ Team**. Represent TI Item CoE DQ and build strong partnership with Minneapolis DQ team. Understand priorities and represent TI issues to help set priorities within the DQ team.
- **DHR Data Quality Liaison **- work with TI IDM’s and MPLS IDQA’s. Gather feedback, share updates and help identify potential areas of opportunity.
- ** Reporting**:

- **Valor -** Act as a POC to provide updates, engagement with the product team, working with MBS and sharing updates with the TI leaders and team.

**Job duties may change at any time as per business needs

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education Expectations: 3-year degree or equivalent

Job Related Experience: A minimum of 4 years’ experience

Specific Experience:

- Exposure to Data Quality methodologies
- Data analysis & reporting skills
- Demonstrated expertise in an area of Merchandise Planning/Operations, Buying, Digital Operations, Project Management & Content Management
- Ability to work with and coordinate cross-functional efforts
- Analytical and critical thinking skills
- Exceptional communication and organizational skills
- Ability to develop effective partnerships
- Demonstrated ability to work on multiple projects at the same time, simultaneously managing working team and partner relationships
- Champion One Team attitude

DESIRED REQUIREMENTS
- Experience using Valor
- Experience with Item attribution, Item tools & systems, master data
- Possesses operational and technical aptitude and ability to interface with technical teams