Director Strategy & Ops PIM (Chief of Staff) at Target

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

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$131,000 – $236,000Compensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Retail, MarketingIndustries

Requirements

  • (Not explicitly listed; inferred from role context: experience in strategy, operations, planning, inventory management, or related fields at a senior level)
  • Ability to report directly to SVP and serve as strategic partner, execution leader, and trusted advisor
  • Leadership capability to stand up integrated operating models and drive clarity, capability, and connection across teams

Responsibilities

  • Serves as a key thought partner and decision-making proxy for the SVP, ensuring leadership focus on the most critical business priorities
  • Proactively anticipates issues, synthesizes insights, and provides full context to facilitate effective decision-making
  • Aligns cross-functional initiatives with the overarching business strategy to drive measurable impact
  • Establishes a sustainable operating rhythm across the team, ensuring efficiency in decision-making, strategic planning, and execution
  • Leads and coordinates pyramid-wide strategic meetings, ensuring clarity on objectives, deliverables, and follow-through
  • Drives consistency, connection, and accountability across business reviews, including WBR, MBR, and strategic planning cadences
  • Acts as a trusted, objective channel between the SVP, senior leadership team, and key stakeholders, ensuring seamless communication and execution
  • Represents the organization internally and externally in a clear, compelling, and enterprise-minded way
  • Works closely with Strategy & Operations across the enterprise to align priorities, optimize resources, and drive execution against business objectives
  • Ensures day-to-day activities align with overall strategic goals, including mid- and long-term plans that enhance guest purchasability, operational efficiency, inventory efficiency, trade compliance, and transportation reliability
  • Plays a critical leadership function in standing up the newly integrated Planning and Inventory Management operating model, driving clarity, capability, and connection across Planning and Inventory Management and broader Roundtable partners and Operations partners

Skills

Strategy
Operations
Chief of Staff
Marketing
Guest Insights
Business Objectives
Team Leadership
Project Management

Target

Retailer offering diverse consumer goods

About Target

Target Corporation is a retail company that offers a wide range of products, including clothing, electronics, home goods, and groceries, through nearly 2,000 stores and an online platform. Its "Design For All" philosophy allows it to provide high-quality, affordable products that cater to diverse customer needs. Target differentiates itself from competitors with its owned brands and the Target Circle loyalty program, which enhances customer engagement. The company's goal is to support sustainability and community initiatives by giving back 5% of its profits to local communities.

Minneapolis, MinnesotaHeadquarters
2005Year Founded
N/ACompany Stage
Consumer GoodsIndustries
10,001+Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
Paid Sick Leave
Paid Holidays
Paid Vacation
401(k) Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts

Risks

Increased competition from online-only retailers like Amazon threatens Target's market share.
Rising labor costs due to new minimum wage laws could impact profit margins.
Supply chain vulnerabilities from geopolitical tensions may affect inventory and pricing strategies.

Differentiation

Target's 'Design For All' philosophy offers unique, high-quality products at affordable prices.
The Target Circle loyalty program enhances customer engagement and shopping experience.
Target's commitment to sustainability and community support sets it apart from competitors.

Upsides

Experiential retail and 'retailtainment' strategies can boost customer engagement and foot traffic.
Augmented reality integration offers immersive shopping experiences showcasing Target's unique designs.
Omnichannel retail strategies enhance customer experience by integrating online and offline shopping.

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