Raw Materials Innovation Manager

Target • Minneapolis, MN

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Raw Materials Innovation Manager will advance the integration of innovative raw materials into Owned Brand products, helping to deliver scalable, guest-relevant solutions across categories. This role involves identifying, assessing, and prioritizing emerging materials, technologies, and supplier capabilities to support enterprise priorities and enable differentiated product offerings. The manager will administer proof-of-concept initiatives and pilot programs to test, validate, and scale new materials, reducing risk and enabling successful commercialization. This position requires partnering cross-functionally across Product Development, Sourcing, Quality, and external partners to deliver against product, cost, quality, and speed-to-market goals. Core responsibilities are described within this job description, and job duties may change at any time due to business needs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Materials Science, Textiles, Engineering, Product Development, Supply Chain, or related field
• 3+ years of experience in product development, materials innovation, sourcing, or R&D within retail, apparel, or related industries
• Innovative mindset with the ability to identify and implement new capabilities and improvements
• Working knowledge of raw materials and their application in product development (e.g., textiles, polymers, packaging, or similar)
• Experience working in cross-functional environments and partnering with internal teams and external vendors to deliver business results
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to navigate ambiguity and drive progress in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

• Advance the integration of innovative raw materials into Owned Brand products, helping to deliver scalable, guest-relevant solutions across categories
• Identify, assess, and prioritize emerging materials, technologies, and supplier capabilities to support enterprise priorities and enable differentiated product offerings
• Administer proof-of-concept initiatives and pilot programs to test, validate, and scale new materials, reducing risk and enabling successful commercialization
• Partner cross-functionally across Product Development, Sourcing, Quality, and external partners to deliver against product, cost, quality, and speed-to-market goals

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

What This Job Offers

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