Sr Manager S&OP

PRIMARY FUNCTION

The position is responsible for leading the execution and delivering results for the Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP): Replenishment function based in India. This includes managing a team of analysts andensuring the successful delivery of weekly routines and key S&OP projects. The role involves overseeinghigh-quality analytics and automation initiatives, guiding the team through a complex data environment, and applying advanced statistical techniques to enhance forecasting models and address businesschallenges.

This position requires strong communication and problem-solving skills, with the confidence to identify improvement opportunities and constructively challenge the status quo in collaboration with S&OP leaders in Minneapolis. This role also requires strategic thinking for effective staffing, retaining, developing and training a balanced, high performing team. A strong analytical and technical foundation is required, along with a passion for continuous learning and an interest in Targets operations and supply chain. Proficiency in an open-source programming language (preferably SQL or Python) is expected, along with a desire to grow and refine these skills over time.

PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Strategy and Leadership:

Lead S&OP Team (Replenishment) Identify and setup new stream of work and project

transitions to India.

Develop and implement strategies to support the teams key priorities.

Be passionate about data, analysis, metrics development, feature experimentation and its

application to improve business strategies and operations

Partnership:

Partner with senior leadership(Sr Directors and Directors) of global teams to challenge the

status quo and create efficiency and bandwidth

Work with partners and stakeholders to streamline data analysis, reporting and hone working

partnerships

Build stronger business context and elevate the team's capability from execution focused to end-to-end capability focused.

Provide and receive feedback about the global team and support an effective partnership.

Project Management and Innovation:

Establish comprehensive project management practice to ensure optimal utilization of

resources

Define the plan to manage stakeholder communication

Contribute in Agile ceremonies to keep the team up-to-date on task progress,as needed

Assist in problem solving, remediate obstacles, use independent judgement and decision making to deliver as per product scope, provide inputs to establish product/project timelines

Culture, Communication, and Training:

Help establish Target culture and best practices for all of Target India.

Focus on metrics and data improve the effectiveness of the team by introducing new policies

and procedures and or improving existing processes.

Demonstrate sensitivity to cross-cultural nuances. Communicate effectively with team members

and partners in various forums including town halls and skip level meets.

Provide direction, support, and training opportunities for team members.

People Management:

Leads a team of Analysts and Sr. Analysts. Responsible forhiring , talent assessment,

mentorship, competency development, performance management, productivity improvement,

talent retention, career planning and development

Manage a team of high performing analysts to build insights and solve complex business

problems S&OP team

Manage teams outcomes, delivery milestones, quality metrics, establish required

communication channel and accountable for execution

Balance and prioritize workload and resources as necessary and takes necessary actions

whenever required.

Build rigor on team member development and leveraging various approaches to help team

member make progress on their developmental opportunities.

REPORTING/WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

Reports to Director, S&OP in India. Supervises Team members and Contractors

Working relationship: S&OP in India and Minneapolis, Partners across network.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelors degree from an accredited university

8+ years of overall experience which includes 5+ years in retail operations

Preferred experience in Supply chain & Inventory management - in managing business analysts with a focus on team, metrics, analytics, process improvements and overseas partnerships

Experience in leading team with ability to solve business problems using analytics, statistical modeling and technology

Ability to work within Minneapolis, MN and Bangalore, India time zones.

Strong communication, decision making and problem-solving skills

Demonstrated critical thinking skills

Proven capability to lead team members, including personal development, work direction, and strategic collaboration.

Ability to manage multiple tasks; strong organizational skills

Effective Leader who can connect with team members and stakeholders with ease