Sourcing Analyst, Owned Brands, Food & Beverage

Target Target · Retail · Minneapolis, MN

This role supports Owned Brands (OB) Food and Beverage Sourcing by enabling faster, higher-quality sourcing decisions by translating analytics into insight, judgment, and action. This role supports Sourcing Managers and Senior Sourcing Managers by interpreting cost and market data, shaping negotiation strategies, and enabling real-time decision-making.

What you'd actually do

  1. Translate analytics into clear insights, trade-offs, and recommendations that accelerate sourcing decisions
  2. Interpret RFP, cost change, and should-cost outputs to inform negotiation strategy and supplier challenges
  3. Partner closely with Strategic Sourcing to support category strategy and innovation decisions
  4. Lead scenario and sensitivity analysis tied to real business questions and decision points
  5. Provide real-time analytical judgment in meetings, negotiations, and leadership discussions

Skills

Required

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Supply Chain, or related field
  • 2-5 years of experience in analytics, finance, or sourcing
  • Strong analytical modeling skills (Excel required)
  • Experience interpreting cost drivers (commodities, labor, freight, FX, packaging)
  • Proven ability to translate data into insights and recommendations
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment