Director, Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Strategy & Systems Development

Pay is based on several factors which vary based on include labor markets and in some instancesmay include education work experience and 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 benefits for eligible team members include 401(k) employee discount short term disability long term disability paid sick leave paid national holidays and paid competitive benefits from financial and education to well-being and beyond at at Target means the opportunity to help all families discover the joy of everyday life. Caring for our communities is woven into who we are and we invest in the places we collectively live work and play. We believe that whats good for people the planet and business can move together and sustainability is at the heart of that belief. Through Target Forward our enterprise sustainability strategy were designing for a more equitable and regenerative future for our guests our teams and the planet.

As part of Responsible Sourcing & Sustainable Capabilities (RSSC) youll help shape how Target delivers on our sustainability ambitions. Were seeking an experienced and strategic Director Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Strategy & Systems Development to lead enterprise efforts with a strong focus on EPR readiness and deploying circular systems.

In this role youll design and scale the strategies systems and partnerships that position Target as a leader in circularity - reducing waste designing for recovery and preparing for a dynamic global regulatory environment. Youll collaborate across business functions and influence how sustainability data and compliance are integrated into every step of Targets value chain.

This position is ideal for a systems-oriented leader who can connect big-picture ambition with operational execution and is passionate about building the future of sustainable commerce at scale.

Key Responsibilities

Lead EPR Strategy

• Lead development of the enterprise roadmap for EPR readiness including compliance data capture registration and reporting across categories.
• Build proactive internal team education on the topic and implications of EPR. Partner across Legal Finance Government Affairs Packaging Product Design and Technology to ensure proactive transparent and audit-ready systems.
• Maintain awareness of global EPR regulations and requirements including U.S. EU and other key markets relevant to Targets retail and wholesale footprint.

Advance Circular Innovation

• Champion progress toward Target Forwards circular goals.
• Identify pilot and scale innovations that enable reuse regeneration and responsible resource use across product lines.
• Lead and influence prioritization and roadmap development for innovations that align to eco-modulation opportunities.
• Drive supplier and category engagement to embed circularity into decision-making and long-term business strategy.

Enterprise Collaboration and Influence

• Work cross-functionally with Merchandising Owned Brands Sourcing Supply Chain ESG/Reporting Packaging and Product Development to integrate sustainability into day-to-day operations.
• Influence senior leaders and key partners to embed sustainability and EPR principles into core business decisions.

Measurement and Reporting

• Lead internal and external reporting for sustainability performance across prioritized categories.
• Develop transparent systems to track progress against circularity material impact and EPR compliance goals.
• Partner with Technology and Data & Analytics to build the digital infrastructure that supports EPR compliance and materials circularity with emphasis on eco-modulation and global data requirements.

External Engagement

• Represent Target with NGOs coalitions and policymakers to help shape emerging EPR standards and best practices including measurement and reporting.
• Analyze external landscape and track emerging policy and legislation developments to inform and build Targets strategic approach to EPR.
• Build and manage engagements with key stakeholders industry groups peers and strategic partners to help cultivate meaningful relationships.

Focus Areas

• Primary Categories Supported: Apparel & Accessories Home Food Service Ware (FSW) and Packaging across all relevant business units.
• Commodity Leadership: Cotton polyester MMCF recycled/alternative fibers and packaging substrates such as paper plastic metal and glasswith emphasis on circular systems eco-modulation and regulatory compliance.
• Enterprise Leadership: Serve as Targets EPR and circularity subject-matter expert within RSSC guiding category packaging and supplier teams across Owned Brands and enterprise functions.
• Team Growth: Contribute to developing future-focused sustainability capabilities and talent across the enterprise.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading EPR sustainability or circular economy initiatives in a large matrixed organization.
• Strong understanding of materials recycling infrastructure and global regulatory trends relevant to EPR.
• Demonstrated success in building or managing compliance programs and data systems.
• Strong collaboration and influencing skills with experience engaging cross-functional teams and external partners.
• Ability to translate complex regulatory and technical requirements into clear actionable business strategies.
• Excellent communication skills and executive presence.
• Strong program management and delivery track record with the ability to connect strategy to measurable outcomes.

Preferred

• Experience with design for recyclability traceability systems or supplier engagement programs.
• Familiarity with ESG reporting frameworks eco-modulation principles and emerging global EPR regulations.
• Background in product development sourcing sustainability or materials science.

This position will operate as a Hybrid/Flex for Your Day work arrangement based on Targets needs. A Hybrid/Flex for Your Day work arrangement means the team members 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. Click here if you are curious to learn more about Minnesota.

Benefits Eligibility

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