Sr. Director Planning Inventory Management Operations

Target • Minneapolis, MN

12d • $192,000 - $384,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Target is an iconic brand, a Fortune 50 company and one of America’s leading retailers. Working at Target means helping all families discover the joy of everyday life. We bring that vision to life through our values and culture. Learn more about Target here. Target Merchandising is evolving at an incredible pace. We are constantly reimagining how this $100 billion retailer offers the innovative, guest-inspiring items that Target is known and loved for. Our goal is to deliver exceptional value, quality and style to elevate Target as the premier retailer in a competitive global marketplace. Through intelligent and progressive business strategies that make the most of Target’s resources and partnerships worldwide, Merchandising works across product categories to create a localized shopping experience online and in our 1800 stores. Are you a creative problem solver who loves to see your work translate into real results? Can you collaborate effectively, develop & execute a plan efficiently and positively influence how Target chooses and presents the right product in the right place at the right price? If so, you will have success on one of our dynamic teams. A role in Planning and Inventory Management (PIM) is critical in enabling the enterprise to plan, position, and move the right inventory at the right time, ensuring a healthy balance between Target’s guest experience and financial goals. As the Senior Director of Planning & Inventory Operations (PIM Ops), you will lead the development of the training, process, and system capabilities that enable the broader PIM organization to execute those responsibilities with excellence. This team plays a foundational and enterprise-critical role by equipping planners, inventory analysts, and key stakeholders with the standards, tools, and system controls needed to deliver consistent, high-quality operational and financial performance. Through leadership in Learning & Development, Process Excellence, and IPP System Process & Controls, you will strengthen the capabilities that drive integration, quality, and scalable execution across the PIM function. As a Senior Director, you will set up the vision, strategy, and roadmap for these capabilities and mobilize cross-functional partners to drive enterprise adoption, continuous improvement, and measurable impact. You will lead a team of ~30 team members and work across the Global PIM, Operations, Merchandising, and Product/Tech organizations.

Requirements

• 10+ years of relevant experience
• Retail operations, including a minimum of 5 years leading a team
• Prior experience in Planning or Inventory Management
• Knowledge of inventory systems or operational processes
• Advanced understanding of merchandise, financial, and operational principles
• Experience in building and/or evolving business and process capabilities
• Ability to lead through change management, bringing clarity in strategy and comfort in ambiguity.
• Deep analytical, problem-solving, and communication expertise
• Strong, inclusive leadership style that empowers high-performing global teams
• Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to build strong relationships with you team, leader, and internal partners
• Demonstrated ability to be agile, flexible, and resilient; comfortable working in “grey areas” that are constantly changing
• Ability to impact, develop, train, and influence others
• Curiosity with a desire to learn and innovate
• Ability to solve problems and manage multiple projects and meet deadlines

Responsibilities

• Build and develop a team of leaders and team members who are engaged, curious, collaborative, and solution oriented.
• Leads the triage and resolve of centralized issues quickly in response to business changes (e.g., receipt reconciliation, tariffs).
• Own and evolve the L&D ecosystem for PIM, including Inventory Analyst onboarding, internship programming, and advanced skill development for L5+ team members.
• Establish a clear L&D capability vision, curriculum strategy, and feedback loops that ensure programming is high-quality, effective, and responsive to business needs.
• Mobilize educators, SMEs, and operations leaders to deliver consistent, enterprise-aligned training programs.
• Define process standards and best methods that promote consistency, quality, and operational efficiency across PIM.
• Provide tools, frameworks, and continuous improvement practices that enable teams to identify pain points, reduce waste, and strengthen integrated workflows.
• Partner across enterprise (i.e., Stores, Supply Chain, Merchandising) to ensure processes connect seamlessly end-to-end.
• Lead system governance , triage routines, and enhancements that minimize outliers and create predictable, stable system performance. This includes the advancement of our lead time system accuracy to optimize inventory flow.
• Partner closely with Product/Tech teams to influence roadmap development and ensure system capabilities evolve with emerging business needs.
• Maintain a deep-rooted understanding of end-user needs and design capabilities that make work easier, more intuitive, and more effective.
• Core responsibilities of this job are described within the job description. Job duties may change at any time due to business needs.

Benefits

• 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
• 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: Director
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees