Lead Inventory Specialist

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.

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 different voices and lifts each other up. Here, we believe your unique perspective is important, and you'll build relationships by being authentic and respectful.

Overview about TII

At Target, we have a timeless purpose and a proven strategy. And that hasn’t happened by accident. Some of the best minds from different 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.

ABOUT US:

As a Fortune 50 company with more than 350,000 team members worldwide, Target is an iconic brand and one of America's leading retailers.​

Working at Target means the opportunity to help all families discover the joy of everyday life. Caring for our communities is woven into who we are, and we invest in the places we collectively live, work and play. We prioritize relationships, fuel and develop talent by creating growth opportunities, and succeed as one Target team. At our core, our purpose is ingrained in who we are, what we value, and how we work. It’s how we care, grow, and win together.  

Right on pace with Target’s distinctive and beloved retail brand, the Procurement Team works across the business to maximize every resource, asset and relationship. We use good data, in-depth analysis and cross-functional insights to identify and communicate best practices, elevating our sourcing and procurement activities to achieve their very highest potential.

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

As a Lead Inventory Specialist in Indirect Procurement Operations, you’ll play a key role in supporting the end-to-end purchase order creation and warehouse coordination process for indirect categories. You’ll partner closely with sourcing teams, business units, finance, and warehouse operations to ensure timely creation, tracking, and closure of indirect purchase orders. Leveraging your working knowledge of procurement tools and processes, you’ll help drive efficiency, accuracy, and compliance across indirect purchasing activities.

You will utilize established systems and workflows to execute purchase orders, monitor delivery and fulfillment status, and provide updates to internal stakeholders and vendors. Your attention to detail and proactive problem-solving will help resolve order or tracking queries, ensuring transparency and smooth operational flow between procurement and warehouse teams. You’ll also provide process insights and recommend improvements to enhance indirect material management and overall procurement efficiency.

PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Create, review, and process indirect purchase orders (POs) in the ERP system based on approved requisitions.
• Ensure accuracy in PO details including pricing, quantity, terms, and delivery schedules.
• Track PO approvals and expedite pending requests to ensure timely issuance.
• Liaise with warehouse and logistics teams to manage goods receipt and ensure indirect items are properly tracked upon delivery.
• Handle and resolve vendor and internal stakeholder queries related to indirect POs, delivery timelines.
• Monitor inventory for indirect materials and ensure replenishment requests are processed promptly.
• Analyze operational data to generate actionable insights and support decision-making.
• Develop and maintain dashboards, MIS reports, and KPI trackers to monitor metrics.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams including procurement, logistics and technology to resolve operational issues and drive process improvements.
• Assist in SOP creation, process mapping, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Manage internal reporting and handle operational escalations with clarity and professionalism.
• Train the new TMs or Senior Inventory specialist of the team about the existing processes

REPORTING/WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

• Reports to Indirect Inventory Manager. Works closely with Inventory Analyst teams and other teams as necessary.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Education

•  Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Commerce, or a related field.
• 1–3 years of experience in indirect procurement, warehouse operations, or supply chain coordination.
•  Inventory Management Knowledge
• Strong understanding of supply chain principles, logistics, and inventory management.
• Hands-on experience with procurement, warehousing, and distribution operations.
• Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, basic macros).
• Experience with data analysis tools and techniques.
• Ability to prepare dashboards, operational MIS, and KPI tracking reports.

• Communication & Collaboration
• Strong verbal and written communication skills for internal reporting and stakeholder coordination.
• Ability to work cross-functionally with procurement, logistics, finance and tech teams.
• Operational & Process Orientation
• Exposure to SOP development, process mapping, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Warehouse Management Capabilities
• Understanding stock replenishment cycles, inventory turnover, and shrinkage control.
• Familiarity with ERP or inventory management systems (e.g., SAP) is a plus.