Is Target a good company to work for as a Inventory Associate?

Inventory Associate professionals working at Target have rated their employer with 4.0 out of 5 stars in 193 Glassdoor reviews. This is a higher than average score with the overall rating of Target employees being 3.5 out of 5 stars. Search open Inventory Associate Jobs at Target now and start preparing for your job interview by browsing frequently asked Inventory Associate interview questions at Target .

Does Target pay Inventory Associate employees well?

Inventory Associate professionals rate their compensation and benefits at Target with 3.4 out of 5 stars based on 193 anonymously submitted employee reviews. This is 3% better than the company average rating for salary and benefits. Find out more about Inventory Associate salaries at Target.

How happy are Inventory Associate professionals working at Target?

86% of Inventory Associate employees at Target would recommend their employer to a friend. This rating has decreased by 2% in the past 12 months. Inventory Associate professionals have also rated Target with a 3.5 rating for work-life-balance, 4.1 rating for diversity and inclusion, 3.9 rating for culture and values and 3.5 rating for career opportunities.

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What are the pros of working at Target according to real employee reviews?

"Good pay but not worth the time and energy you must put in to get the job done" ((in 9413 reviews)); "A lot of the other team members are really great people and fun to work with." ((in 4720 reviews)); "Benefits are good; you can elect benefits for self and family if you average 32 hours per week; part" ((in 3911 reviews)); "I stayed because coworkers were lovely and they were great about working around my classes." ((in 3705 reviews)); "Flexible hours and worked in eco sales so I spent the day picking products off shelves" ((in 3279 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Target according to real employee reviews?

"You also have to deal with people who don't pull their own weight and poor management." ((in 6724 reviews)); "Target went through a string of bad managers while I worked there but those two were the worst." ((in 2109 reviews)); "Also plan on working constantly because everything is a priority and there's no work life balance." ((in 1996 reviews)); "Marketing not a respected or invested in department with no training or development and limited to no advancement" ((in 919 reviews)); "Too much favoritism when it comes to promotions" ((in 815 reviews))

Target Inventory Associate reviews

4.0

86% would recommend to a friend

(193 total reviews)

Michael Fiddelke

100% approve of CEO

63% positive business outlook

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Inventory Associate employees have rated Target with 4.0 out of 5 stars, based on 193 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Inventory Associate professionals have a good working experience there. Target is rated in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) by Inventory Associate professionals compared to other employers within the Retail & Wholesale industry (3.5 stars).

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193 reviews

4.0

Feb 14, 2024

Great

Inventory analyst

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

First experience, Data analysis, great company

Cons

Entry level so don’t get much exposure to strategic initiatives

5.0

Dec 9, 2023

Great Company with Great Management

Inventory analyst

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Company values employees like gold. Management is very helpful with a culture of advancing empathetic people with good values. Great work/life balance. Values long term growth over short term gains. Treats employees amazing. Great diversity and inclusion from bright people with all different backgrounds.

Cons

Limited room for growth if not in MN.

4.0

Dec 1, 2023

Great company, good benefits, ok people

Inventory manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

I recently had the pleasure of working at Target, and I am delighted to share my positive experience. From day one, the company's commitment to fostering a supportive and collaborative work environment was evident. The team at Target is comprised of talented professionals who not only excel in their respective roles but also contribute to a culture of mutual respect and encouragement. I found my colleagues to be approachable and always willing to lend a helping hand, creating a positive atmosphere that greatly enhanced my productivity and job satisfaction.

Cons

Limited Advancement Opportunities: The company's hierarchical structure may limit upward mobility for some employees. While there are opportunities for growth, advancement may be slower compared to other organizations, and promotion criteria might not always be transparent. Communication Challenges: At times, communication within the team and between departments could be improved. Important information occasionally took longer to disseminate, leading to confusion and inefficiencies in certain projects. Resource Constraints: Depending on the department, there were instances where resources, both in terms of personnel and tools, felt stretched thin. This could lead to occasional work overload and a need for more streamlined processes.

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