Target · 21 hours ago
Associate Field PSQA Analyst
1000 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis,MN 55403-2542
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$56K/yr - $102K/yr
3+ years expTarget is a Fortune 50 company and one of America's leading retailers, dedicated to helping families discover the joy of everyday life. The Associate Field PSQA Analyst will focus on the PSQA Third Party partnership and oversight, managing scheduling, communication, reporting, and budget management related to product safety quality assurance activities.
CommunitiesE-CommerceRetailShopping
Responsibilities
Understand PSQA program including Factory Risk Model (FRM), product inspection grouping rules, US domestic 3rd Party business model rules to ensure activity scheduling is aligning to process
Perform weekly schedule analysis and optimize the audit schedule for cost and efficiency without compromising on Risk & Compliance
Drive PSQA scheduling efficiencies with ongoing improvement to processes and engagement with Inspectorio and technology teams
Autonomously make risk-based decision by engaging the 3rd parties, based on cost, capability and risk
Work with PSQA TM’s and 3rd parties to schedule PSQA activities
Schedule and track validation audits of Target TM’s or 3rd parties
Provide coaching and training to vendors and factories on PSQA scheduling requirements
Communicate scheduled activities to external partners and TM’s/3rd Parties executing activity
Manage scheduling changes with vendors, factories and TM’s/3rd parties
Engage PSQA HQ Engineer for escalated issues needing department specific resolution and drive conversation to completion
Provide coaching and training for 3rd party assessors based on the reports submitted and analyzed data
Escalate exceptions to the relevant parties and partner with the 3rd party manager to close the escalations by tracking them. Ensure that exceptions are appropriately documented as per SOP
Work with Target’s Inspectorio Admin role for any needed changes
Track and monitor budget associated with 3rd Party field activities and provide monthly reporting of status
Track and monitor availability of regional team and 3rd Party auditors
Track status of annual Factory Assessments and other activities to ensure vendor/factory compliance. Escalate to 3rd Party Manager as needed
SME for development of 3rd Party reporting tools including developing interim solutions in absence of enterprise reporting tools
Run and monitor reporting on scheduling compliance of Domestic SPE’s
Run and monitor reporting on scheduling compliance of 3rd Parties
Run and monitor reporting on scheduling compliance of vendors and factories
Share activities, analysis and results with global leaders as needed
Owner and executer of seal management for the globe
Execute invoice routing within Target system for 3rd parties
3rd Party invoice reconciliation including regional travel cost monitoring
Consolidating information of all 3rd party costs, forecasting financials, tracking and monitoring those at entire program level and also at cost center level
Provide support for 3rd party top to top meetings illustrate inspector and 3rd party performance to KPI’s
Hold vendors and factories accountable to follow schedule policies
Provide feedback on process, systems and reporting to drive for continuous improvement of processes
Participate in project teams to improve PSQA program field processes
Communicate policy deviation to regional management and help facilitate any follow up actions
Qualification
Required
University/College degree or equivalent
Minimum 3-5 years' experience in industry
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Experience with Microsoft applications
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to maintain strong relationships with internal and external partners
Strong critical thinking skills
Strong data analysis capability and project management skills
Experienced in statistical analysis
Works autonomously to manage all day-to-day operations with little or no supervision from the leader
Computer skill: familiar with Microsoft Windows and Office software applications; familiar with VBA programming and advanced use in Pivot and skills
Benefits
Comprehensive health benefits and programs
Medical
Vision
Dental
Life insurance
401(k)
Employee discount
Short term disability
Long term disability
Paid sick leave
Paid national holidays
Paid vacation
Company
Target
Target is a retailing company providing access to a wide selection of products such as furniture, electronics, toys, and others.
10001+ employees
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EVP and Chief Financial Officer
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