Lead Program Manager, Supply Chain Operations job at Target in Minneapolis, MN

Title: Lead Program Manager, Supply Chain Operations(Remote Or Hybrid) Location: 1000 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN, US 55403-2542 Global Supply Chain & Logistics Full-time Job Description: Job Id: R0000423589 The pay range is $92,000.00 - $166,000.00 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. 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.  Target Global Supply Chain and Logistics is evolving at an incredible pace. We are constantly reimagining how we get the right product to the right guest even better, faster and more cost effectively than before. We are becoming more intelligent, automated and algorithmic in our decision-making, so that no matter how guests shop—in stores or on Target.com—we deliver the convenience and immediate gratification they demand and deserve. We are on a mission to win decisively over any competitor, with a seamless and superior guest service experience unlike any they can offer. Our teams work with the agility our mission requires, and we constantly come together to implement new processes in record time. So we’re looking for exceptional people who are proactive, creative, independent, innovative, risk-savvy and comfortable working in varying degrees of ambiguity. Are you a critical thinker who seeks the root cause and can analyze both qualitatively and quantitatively? Are you a creative problem-solver who simplifies problems, quickly identifies solutions, commits to a plan and then positively influences others to execute it? If so, you will have success on one of our dynamic teams. As an Inventory Control and Quality Assurance (ICQA) Lead Program Manager in Supply Chain Operations, you will be responsible for creating the next generation of Quality and Control processes, tools, and strategies to deliver consistent inventory integrity across the supply chain. Design, collaborate and implement new processes, capabilities and tools to support the detection, correction, and accountability of inventory problems that originate from the point of item setup through distribution center arrival. Engage business partners across Commercial, Supplier Performance Management, Target Product, Data Science, Field Operations, Inventory Management and more as you collaborate to drive sustainable solutions that enable our field team members to successfully drive quality metric improvement. Leverage your project management skills to set and maintain clear timing and action for your initiatives as you take them from concept to implementation and hold yourself and partners accountable to key deadlines. Clearly communicate your initiatives and progress to a wide array of leaders and partners across the organization. Maintain flexibility as business priorities change or need additional support.     Core responsibilities of this job are described within this job description. Job duties may change at any time due to business needs. * Candidate to be located near a Target Distribution Center and able to commute as needed. About You: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience 4-7 years of supply chain, project management, or supply chain support experience recommended. Target distribution center operational knowledge with an emphasis on inbound receiving processes. Experience designing and operationalizing supply chain operational processes. Self-starter with the proven ability to work independently to prioritize and take action. Demonstrated cross-functional leadership skills, with the ability to engage and motivate others. Track record of managing multiple priorities and ensuring the most critical work is completed on time. Strong data analytics skills with a drive to continue to dig until a root cause is identified and addressed. Highly accountable to delivering performance metrics, overcoming roadblocks and driving sustained results. Change agent with strong credibility and influence while working in cross functional teams. Excellent interpersonal communication, time management, presentation, and organizational skills with the ability to handle changing priorities and use of good judgement in stressful situations Inclusion Champion- passionate about supporting a strong team culture. Flexibility & resiliency; comfortable working in ‘grey areas’ that are constantly changing. Ability to travel on occasion or up to 25% of the time. This position may be considered for a Remote or Hybrid (known internally at Target as "Flex for Your Day") work arrangement based on Target's needs.  A Remote work arrangement means the team member works full-time from home or an alternate location that's not a Target location, does not have a desk at a Target location and may travel to HQ up to 4 times a year.  A Hybrid/Flex for Your Day work arrangement means the team member's core role may be performed either remote or onsite at a Target location 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. Benefits Eligibility Please paste this url into your preferred browser to learn about benefits eligibility for this role: 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.

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