Sr Analyst PRICING OPERATIONS

About us:

Target is one of the world's most recognized brands and one of America's leading retailers.

Working at Target means helping all families discover the joy of everyday life. We bring that vision to life through our values and culture. Learn more about Target here.

Target is an iconic brand, a Fortune 50 company and at Target, we have a vision: to become 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.

Target Merchandising is evolving at an incredible pace. We are constantly reimagining how this $100+ billion retailer offers the innovative, guest-inspiring brands and items that Target is known and loved for.

Target Plus is a strategic business initiative offering meaningful guest experiences by bringing high demand brands and on-trend selection to We are a one-of-a-kind marketplace, carefully curated and built keeping in mind guests' current and changing needs, along with tapping into futuristic market trends. With this we are constantly improving and innovating our digital shopping experience.

Role Overview:

As a Senior Analyst – Pricing Operations in the Target Plus team, you will be responsible for executing and optimizing pricing strategies across a portfolio of third-party categories to enable  Target Plus to maintain a competitive price position and deliver strong guest value perception.

You will work closely with internal teams- Category management, merchant partners, Business Units, Legal etc. to drive meaningful impact in a growing business area, with a direct line of sight to how strategic pricing actions influence marketplace growth, partner success, and guest satisfaction.

This role requires a strong analytical mindset, a deep understanding of marketplace dynamics, and the ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders through data and insights.

Your responsibilities will include, but will not be limited to:

Marketplace Pricing Execution

• Monitor and respond to changes in the competitive landscape to maintain a strong price position, Analyze competitive pricing data to identify price index gaps across categories and brands.
• Ensure top selling items and other key items are optimally and competitively priced at all times
• Maintain a dynamic Pricing Playbook for each category, incorporating seasonal strategies and data-driven recommendations.
• Support daily/weekly pricing routines, including monitoring, flagging variances, and suggesting interventions.
• Work closely with cross-functional partners to ensure data accuracy and alignment with pricing policies.

Competitive Intelligence & Insights

• Analyze third-party pricing trends, seller behavior, and market shifts to identify risks and opportunities.
• Deliver actionable insights to improve price perception, conversion, and gross margin performance.
• Summarize strategic pricing changes by key marketplace competitors and share with internal stakeholders.
• Build and maintain dashboards, reports, and pricing scorecards to track price competitiveness, promotional impact, and marketplace trends.
• Use data storytelling to communicate findings and recommendations to stakeholders.
• Conduct deep dives into specific categories, vendors, or pricing events to identify root causes and improvement opportunities.

Cross-functional Collaboration

• Partner with Target Plus internal teams to align on pricing actions.
• Influence pricing outcomes by building strong relationships with internal and external partners.
• Support pricing-related initiatives that enhance marketplace capabilities and operational efficiency.

Qualifications:

• 4–6 years of experience in analytics, pricing, retail, merchandising, or consulting (experience in e-commerce or marketplaces preferred).
• MBA (Retail/Operations) OR with a bachelor's degree in business, Commerce, Economics, Science, or Engineering.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; self-starter with a growth mindset.
• Ability to influence stakeholders using data and insights.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills; experience managing cross-functional projects.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships across teams.
• Strategic thinker, comfortable with ambiguity and fast-paced environments.
• Proficiency in MS Office & O365 (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, SharePoint, Forms).
• Experience with Domo/Greenfield dashboards and tools.
• Strong financial acumen and understanding of marketplace economics.
• Knowledge of microeconomic and pricing concepts.

Why Join Target Plus:

• Be part of a high-growth, high-impact team shaping the future of Target's digital marketplace.
• Work in a dynamic, data-driven environment with opportunities to innovate and lead.
• Collaborate with talented professionals across analytics, merchandising, and product.
• Enjoy a culture of inclusion, continuous learning, and career development.