James Nikolay

James Nikolay is a Senior Buyer at Target with over ten years of experience in category strategy and procurement. Previously, they held roles at Target as Associate Buyer and Buyer, where they significantly contributed to driving sales and improving inventory performance. Prior to Target, James worked as a Senior Demand Forecast Analyst at Best Buy, leading product innovation and inventory forecasting for various categories, including the highly successful smartwatch segment. James earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics, Philosophy, and Political Science from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.