Lead Program Manager, Supply Chain Operations

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 shopin stores or on 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 were 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 ChainOperations 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:

• Bachelors 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.