The pay range is $71,000.00 - $128,000.00

Pay is based on several factors which vary based on position. These include labor markets and in some instances may include education, work experience and certifications. In addition to your pay, Target cares about and invests in you as a team member, so that you can take care of yourself and your family. Target offers eligible team members and their dependents comprehensive health benefits and programs, which may include medical, vision, dental, life insurance and more, to help you and your family take care of your whole selves. Other benefits for eligible team members include 401(k), employee discount, short term disability, long term disability, paid sick leave, paid national holidays, and paid vacation. Find competitive benefits from financial and education to well-being and beyond at https://corporate.target.com/careers/benefits.

Inventory Operations Leader Job Description

ALL ABOUT TARGET

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.

ALL ABOUT STORES INVENTORY OPERATIONS

Managing inventory operations in stores ensures accurate counts which leads to increased replenishment resulting in a great guest experience and a direct impact on store sales revenue. As a leader who will manage Stores Inventory and Operations, you will help build efficiencies and drive execution of the annual inventory process to help lead Target Stores Annual Inventory Teams (T-SAT) and Store Operations.

You support a profitable business that has one purpose: to help all families discover the joy of everyday life. You enable a consistent experience for our guests through experts of operations process and efficiency.

You lead passionate teams who make sure guests get what they came for (plus a little more) every time they shop at Target. You will focus on improving operations to ensure stores are in stock by developing and leveraging best practices and routines for T-SAT teams – providing both inventory accuracy and availability. You lead teams to deliver a seamless and convenient experience for our guests no matter how they choose to shop.

You support teams who are focused on building a culture where every minute matters, every step counts, and the expense of every resource is measured. You lead and model a culture of operational excellence that supports an elevated guest experience.

At Target, we believe in our team members having meaningful experiences that help them build and develop skills for a career. The role of an Inventory Operations Leader can provide you with the:

Knowledge of the physical inventory process and the impact it has on store operations and sales revenue.Knowledge of guest service fundamentals and experience supporting a guest-centric culture across a multi-unit market of stores supporting both in-store business operations and digital fulfillmentSkills in creating business & market specific strategies by leveraging data and metrics and partnering with store and group business leaders to deliver results through their teams.Knowledge of retail business fundamentals including department sales trends, inventory management and guest shopping patterns.Skills in managing process improvement and workload efficiency.Experience managing a team of hourly team members and leaders.

As an Inventory Operations Leader, no two days are ever the same, but a typical day will most likely include the following responsibilities:

Own the physical self-inventory process for numerous store locations and manage day-of execution and problem solving to ensure accurate inventory and drive sales.Set market strategy to ensure operational tasks and execution of the inventory processes are communicated, consistent, and complete.Influence and lead Store and Field Leaders on all aspects of the physical inventory process including store prep, staffing, scheduling, supplemental support and communication.Improve key operational processes that support inventory availability for our guest such as backroom operations associated with inventory controls, accuracy and organization.Manage multiple market-specific inventory teams.Monitor and evaluate team performance to increase productivity and accuracy of the inventory count.Analyze data to identify trends and drive productivity and accuracy for each Market.Partner with the Audit Leader to ensure all reports are worked and audit tasks are completed prior to inventory close.Own the TSAT schedule and communicate staffing needs for individual stores within the inventory market.Partner with HR Leadership to ensure all Team Members and leaders who support TSAT are trained leveraging available resources in Workday and on Workbench.Maintain, register, and coordinate the transport of equipment needed to execute the process between stores.  Walk with DSD to evaluate store readiness and determine support strategy prior to inventory.Lead with autonomy and make critical decisions.Lead and create a service culture that prioritizes the guest service experience. Model, train and coach expectations to deliver the service standard.Partner with store Leaders to provide feedback around Team Lead performance to elevate their skills and expertise.Drive improvement in fulfillment operations and other enterprise objectives provided by the Operations Director during seasonal periods when TSAT is unavailableDemonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through continuous development, modeling inclusive behaviors, and proactively managing biasAlways demonstrate a culture of ethical conduct, safety and compliance; lead team to work in the same way and hold others accountable to this commitment.Address store needs (emergency, regulatory visits, etc.)All other duties based on business needs.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We might be a great match if:

Working in a fun and energetic environment makes you excited…. We work efficiently and as a team to take care of our guestsProviding service to our guests that makes them say I LOVE TARGET! excites you…. That’s why we love working at TargetLeading teams who are stocking, setting and selling Target products sounds like your thing… That’s the core of what we doYou aren’t looking for Monday thru Friday job where you are at a computer all day… We are busy all day (especially on the weekends), making it easy for the guest to feel welcomed, inspired and rewarded

The good news is that we have some amazing training that will help teach you everything you need to know to be an Inventory Operations Leader. But, there are a few skills you should have from the get-go:

4-year degree or equivalent experienceStrong interpersonal and communication skillsStrong business acumenComfortable dealing with ambiguityManage conflict, lead and hold others accountableRelate well with and interact with all levels of the organizationStrong cognitive skills, including problem analysis, decision making, financial and quantitative analysisLearn and adapt to current technology needsManage workload and prioritize tasks independently

We are an awesome place to work and care about our teams, so we want to make sure we are clear on a few more basics that we expect:

Access all areas of the building to respond to guest or team member issuesInterpret instructions, reports and informationScan, handle and move merchandise efficiently and safely, including occasionally lifting or moving merchandise up to 40 poundsClimb up and down laddersMust be willing to travel to store locations which could include overnight stays pending distance.Flexible work schedule (e.g., nights, weekends and holidays as needed) and regular attendance necessary

Benefits Eligibility

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Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

Target will provide reasonable accommodations with the application process upon your request as required to comply with applicable laws. If you have a disability and require assistance in this application process, please visit your nearest Target store or reach out to Guest Services at 1-800-440-0680 for additional information.