Planning & Inventory Management (PIM) Ops – Planning & Inventory Operations Lead (RFID) Minneapolis

Target • Minneapolis, MN

7d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Planning and Inventory Operations Lead (RFID) serves as the enterprise lead for RFID operational governance, standards, compliance, reporting, and execution excellence. The role ensures RFID processes and standards are consistently upheld across the enterprise while supporting scalable expansion and strong operational performance. It leads governance routines, drives accountability through metrics and reporting, identifies operational gaps and defects, and partners across functions to resolve issues affecting RFID accuracy, compliance, and execution.

The lead connects Stores, Supply Chain, Merchandising, Technology, Inventory Management, and external partners to ensure RFID capabilities deliver intended business outcomes. The role also drives continuous improvement, strengthens upstream and downstream process accountability, improves reporting visibility, and helps shape the enterprise’s long-term RFID operating model. It requires strong communication, analytical, operational excellence, and project management skills, as well as the ability to navigate ambiguity, influence without authority, and build enterprise alignment.

The role requires in-office presence in downtown Minneapolis Monday through Thursday. Working from home on Friday is an option. Work duties cannot be performed outside the country of the primary work location unless otherwise prescribed by Target. Travel requirement is 0–10%.

Requirements

• Four-year degree or equivalent experience.
• At least 4 years of relevant experience in Inventory Management, Store Operations, Supply Chain Operations, Merchandising Operations, Retail Technology Operations, or related operational leadership roles.
• Strong understanding of retail inventory management processes, replenishment logic, and operational execution.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and influence partners across multiple business functions.
• Strong analytical skills and experience using reporting and metrics to drive operational decisions and accountability.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to identify root causes, solve complex operational issues, and drive sustainable process improvements.
• Ability to lead and foster a culture of belonging.
• Knowledge of inventory management, operational excellence, reporting and data analysis, cross-functional leadership and influence, root cause analysis and problem solving, project and program management, process improvement and change management, communication, and strategic thinking and execution.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with RFID-enabled operational processes, inventory accuracy initiatives, or large-scale operational compliance programs.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the enterprise RFID operational lead for governance, standards, compliance, and execution consistency.
• Establish and maintain RFID operational standards, processes, and routines to support enterprise alignment and best-in-class execution.
• Monitor, govern, and communicate RFID performance metrics, reporting, and operational insights.
• Identify operational defects, process breakdowns, and compliance gaps; lead cross-functional resolution efforts to mitigate issues and prevent recurrence.
• Partner with Stores, Supply Chain, Technology, Inventory Management, Merchandising, and external vendors to support inventory accuracy and business objectives.
• Drive operational readiness and support for RFID expansion initiatives, pilots, enhancements, and new capabilities.
• Lead governance forums, escalation routines, and communication strategies to promote visibility, accountability, and stakeholder alignment.
• Provide data-driven insights and field feedback to influence roadmap prioritization and operational enhancements.
• Create and maintain operational documentation, training materials, and best practices to support enterprise consistency and adoption.
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives that improve inventory accuracy, operational efficiency, guest experience, and team productivity.

Benefits

• Eligible team members and their dependents may receive medical, vision, dental, and life insurance benefits.
• 401(k)
• Employee discount
• Short-term disability
• Long-term disability
• Paid sick leave
• Paid national holidays
• Paid vacation
• Financial, education, and well-being benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level