Global Supply Planning Ops Manager - Cross-Functional Lead

Roundel; Minneapolis (MN); Hybrid; USD 73,000 - 132,000; Full time

Job summary

Target is seeking a Manager, Global Supply Planning Operations in Minneapolis to drive cross-functional projects and improve operating routines. You will translate business objectives into structured plans, mobilize teams across planning, sourcing and technology, and lead governance with clear milestones and metrics.

You will influence decisions, manage risks, and use data to measure outcomes while ensuring alignment with enterprise goals. This on-site role supports complex supply initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.
• 4–7 years of project/program management, supply chain or related experience.
• Experience leading cross-functional projects from definition through implementation.
• Ability to establish governance, facilitate teams, and maintain logs.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
• Capacity to translate strategy into executable plans and operating processes.
• Experience with data analysis, reporting, and stakeholder updates.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional projects and workstreams from definition to implementation.
• Translate objectives into scope, deliverables, milestones, and ownership.
• Mobilize teams across GSP, Planning & Inventory Management, Sourcing and Technology.
• Establish governance, routines, updates, and escalation paths.
• Communicate progress to leadership and drive alignment without formal authority.
• Identify opportunities to simplify and standardize processes across the organization.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Problem solving

Data analytics

Change management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SQL

BI platforms

Planning systems

Job description

Target is seeking a Manager, Global Supply Planning Operations in Minneapolis to drive cross-functional projects and improve operating routines. You will translate business objectives into structured plans, mobilize teams across planning, sourcing and technology, and lead governance with clear milestones and metrics.

You will influence decisions, manage risks, and use data to measure outcomes while ensuring alignment with enterprise goals. This on-site role supports complex supply initiatives.