Store Operations Sr. Business Partner

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

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

employee discount

short term disability

long term disability

paid sick leave

paid national holidays

paid vacation

Job summary

Target is seeking a Senior Business Partner in Store Operations to independently lead projects that develop new capabilities and improve systems, processes and decision logic used to move inventory into stores. You will help center store needs in enterprise decisions about inventory, replenishment and operational capability development.

You will collect data, insights and research to shape a cohesive team strategy aligned with enterprise goals, working with clients proactively while owning

Qualifications

• Requires a four-year degree or equivalent experience.
• 4–6 years of work experience in an operations environment, preferably in retail.
• Proven ability to build cross-functional relationships and manage ambiguity.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support projects to improve inventory and store operations.
• Collect data and insights to drive cohesive cross-functional strategies.
• Collaborate with enterprise teams to align store needs with enterprise decisions.
• Manage projects effectively in ambiguous environments.

Skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Strategic thinking

Communication skills

AI/GenAI workflows

Store operations experience

Education

Four-year degree or equivalent experience

Job description

The pay range is $73,000.00 - $132,000.00 Pay is based on several factors which vary based on position. These include labor markets and in some instances may include education, work experience and certifications. In addition to your pay, Target cares about and invests in you as a team member, so that you can take care of yourself and your family. Target offers eligible team members and their dependents 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.

Other benefits for eligible team members include 401(k), employee discount, short term disability, long term disability, paid sick leave, paid national holidays, and paid vacation. Find competitive benefits from financial and education to well-being and beyond at https://corporate.target.com/careers/benefits.

• 401(k)
• employee discount
• short term disability
• long term disability
• paid sick leave
• paid national holidays
• paid vacation

About Us

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. Our stores are at the heart of Target — delivering an easy, inspiring, and friendly shopping experience powered by consistent operations and high-performing, engaged teams. Our Stores Experience Activation Plan is achieved through Strategic Initiatives, Key Enablers, and Foundational Work that empower Store Directors and teams with the capabilities, technology, and support needed to simplify operations, drive performance, and elevate guest experience every day.

About the Role

As a Senior Business Partner in Store Operations, you will use your talents and experience to work independently while both supporting and leading projects that develop new capabilities and improve the systems, processes, and decision logic used to move inventory into stores. You will play a critical role in bringing the Stores Experience Activation Plan to life by ensuring store needs remain central to enterprise decisions about inventory, replenishment, and operational capability development. You will support end-to-end initiatives that drive operational improvement in stores via updated processes, operational efficiencies, and elevated team member and guest experience. In order to accomplish this, you will collect data, insights and research to make a team strategy that is cohesive with the enterprise needs. You will work with clients in a proactive and supportive fashion while taking ownership of business challenges and solutions. You will represent Store Operations in enterprise cross-pyramid initiatives and ensure that store impact is communicated and understood. You will determine the approach to the work and be directed based on key objective check-ins. Core responsibilities of this job are described within this job description. Job duties may change at any time due to business needs.

About you

• Four-year degree or equivalent experience
• 4-6 years of work experience in an operations environment preferably in retail
• Ability to establish and maintain cross-functional working relationships
• Ability to manage projects effectively and work in an ambiguous environment
• Strong critical thinking and problem solving skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Developing skills to leverage AI/GenAI-enabled workflows to accelerate opportunity identification, prioritization, root-cause analysis, and operational responsiveness.
• Stores experience at Target and/or inventory management operational strategy experience preferred

This position will operate as a Hybrid/Flex for Your Day work arrangement based on Target's needs. A Hybrid/Flex for Your Day work arrangement means the team member's core role will need to be performed both onsite at the Target HQ MN location the role is assigned to and virtually, depending upon what your role, team and tasks require for that day. Work duties cannot be performed outside of the country of the primary work location, unless otherwise prescribed by Target.

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Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) In compliance with state and federal laws, Target will make reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please reach out to [e-mail]. Non-accommodation-related requests, such as application follow-ups or technical issues, will not be addressed through this channel.

Target is one of the world's most recognized brands and one of America's leading retailers. We make Target our guests' preferred shopping destination by offering outstanding value, inspiration, innovation and an exceptional guest experience that no other retailer can deliver. Target is committed to responsible corporate citizenship, ethical business practices, environmental stewardship and generous community support. Since 1946, we have given 5 percent of our profits back to our communities. Our goal is to work as one team to fulfill our unique brand promise to our guests, wherever and whenever they choose to shop.

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Our Benefits We care about and invest in you as a team member, so that you can take care of yourself and your family. Target offers eligible team members and their dependents 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. Other benefits for eligible team members include 401(k), employee discount, short term disability, long term disability, paid sick leave, paid national holidays, and paid vacation. Find competitive benefits from financial and education to well-being and beyond at https://corporate.target.com/careers/benefits.