Sr Data Steward Global Wholesale

Target • Minneapolis, MN

33d • $92,000 - $166,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Data Steward reports to the Business Director and is responsible for ensuring the accuracy, consistency, and integrity of data used across global wholesale operations. This role supports the creation, governance, and maintenance of master data-particularly product, vendor, and customer data to fuel strategic decision-making, compliance, and operational excellence in a fast-paced, multi-national retail environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Information Systems, Supply Chain, or related field.
• 5-7 years of experience in data management or governance within retail or CPG industry.
• Familiarity with systems such as SAP, Oracle, Informatica, Alation, Salsify, or Syndigo.
• Knowledge of product attribution models, GTIN/UPC standards, and global product data syndication practices.
• Strong analytical and communication skills with a detail-oriented mindset
• Strong understanding of the product development lifecycle and go-to-market strategies.
• Excellent relationship-building skills, with the ability to establish credibility, communicate effectively, listen actively, and be accountable.
• Lead with a future forward, strategic, and operational mentality; thinks tactically and creatively
• A self-starter who can create operational efficiencies within complex processes
• Strong collaboration skills, including the ability to influence and align cross-functionally at the senior leader level.
• Demonstrates growth mindset, focused on progress over perfection and learning, iterating.
• Operate as a change leader, effectively communicating strategies and driving operationalization across stakeholder groups.
• Display flexibility, resiliency, and adaptability in a dynamic work environment, comfortable navigating ambiguity.
• Interact with global teams, understanding and appreciating different cultures and local nuances, ensuring effective collaboration and execution.
• Respects, appreciates, and values diverse voices and approaches
• Committed to creating equitable experiences and fostering an inclusive team mindset.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and validate item, supplier, catalog , and transactional data across systems (e.g., ERP, PIM, DAM, B2B, SAP systems).
• Work with Owned Brand, Merchandising, and Supply Chain teams to ensure timely and accurate data setup for new product launches.
• Support wholesale partner data requirements (e.g., GS1/GDSN, EDI feeds, pricing templates).
• Define and enforce data standards, naming conventions, and validation rules.
• Identify data anomalies and implement remediation processes in collaboration with engineering and business teams.
• Monitor KPIs for data quality, completeness, and compliance.
• Support enterprise data governance initiatives by implementing data stewardship best practices.
• Maintain data dictionaries, lineage maps, and metadata for business-critical domains.
• Ensure data compliance with internal policies and external regulations (e.g., privacy, labeling laws, export controls).
• Act as the first point of contact for data questions from global partner teams and wholesale channels.
• in cross-functional data governance councils or working groups.
• Support global expansion efforts by aligning data standards across regions.

Benefits

• comprehensive health benefits and programs, which may include medical, vision, dental, life insurance and more
• 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
• Industry: General Merchandise Retailers
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees