Sr Data Steward Global Wholesale

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 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 Owned Brands: The ambition of Target Owned Brands is to create and grow purpose driven brands that bring joy to guests every day. Owned Brands is comprised of a multi-national team responsible for the design packaging brand management and global sourcing across Apparel Accessories Footwear Home Hardlines and Essentials/Beauty. Targets portfolio of owned brands is a key differentiator with these brands being one of the things our guests love about the Target experience.

Team Overview: The GLOBAL WHOLESALE TEAM is a new capability being built within Owned Brands. We are dedicated to driving owned brand growth through a new Wholesale Operating Model that brings our exceptional owned brand experience and amazing products to global markets through strategic wholesale partnerships. We aim to enhance the visibility of our owned brands boost sales on a global scale and win over a diverse range of guests.

Position Overview: The Data Steward reports to the Business Director and is responsible for ensuring the accuracy consistency and integrity of data used across global wholesale operations. This role supports the creation governance and maintenance of master dataparticularly product vendor and customer data to fuel strategic decision-making compliance and operational excellence in a fast-paced multi-national retail environment.

Responsibilities:
Product & Vendor Data Management
- Maintain and validate item supplier catalog and transactional data across systems (e.g. ERP PIM DAM B2B SAP systems).
- Work with Owned Brand Merchandising and Supply Chain teams to ensure timely and accurate data setup for new product launches.
- Support wholesale partner data requirements (e.g. GS1/GDSN EDI feeds pricing templates).
Data Quality Assurance
- Define and enforce data standards naming conventions and validation rules.
- Identify data anomalies and implement remediation processes in collaboration with engineering and business teams.
- Monitor KPIs for data quality completeness and compliance.
Governance & Policy Enforcement
- Support enterprise data governance initiatives by implementing data stewardship best practices.
- Maintain data dictionaries lineage maps and metadata for business-critical domains.
- Ensure data compliance with internal policies and external regulations (e.g. privacy labeling laws export controls).
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Act as the first point of contact for data questions from global partner teams and wholesale channels.
in cross-functional data governance councils or working groups.
- Support global expansion efforts by aligning data standards across regions.

About you

• Bachelors degree in Business Information Systems Supply Chain or related field.
• 5-7 years of experience in data management or governance within retail or CPG industry.
• Familiarity with systems such as SAP Oracle Informatica Alation Salsify or Syndigo.
• Knowledge of product attribution models GTIN/UPC standards and global product data syndication practices.
• Strong analytical and communication skills with a detail-oriented mindset
• Strong understanding of the product development lifecycle and go-to-market strategies.
• Excellent relationship-building skills with the ability to establish credibility communicate effectively listen actively and be accountable.
• Lead with a future forward strategic and operational mentality; thinks tactically and creatively
• A self-starter who can create operational efficiencies within complex processes
• Strong collaboration skills including the ability to influence and align cross-functionally at the senior leader level.
• Demonstrates growth mindset focused on progress over perfection and learning iterating.
• Operate as a change leader effectively communicating strategies and driving operationalization across stakeholder groups.
• Display flexibility resiliency and adaptability in a dynamic work environment comfortable navigating ambiguity.
• Interact with global teams understanding and appreciating different cultures and local nuances ensuring effective collaboration and execution.
• Respects appreciates and values diverse voices and approaches
• Committed to creating equitable experiences and fostering an inclusive team mindset.

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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