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As a Fortune 50 company with more than 400,000 team members worldwide, Target is an iconic brand and one of America's leading retailers. At Target, we have a timeless purpose and a proven strategy and that hasn’t happened by accident. Some of the best minds from diverse backgrounds come together at Target to redefine retail in an inclusive learning environment that values people and delivers world-class outcomes. That winning formula is especially apparent in Bengaluru, where Target in India operates as a fully integrated part of Target’s global team and has more than 4,000 team members supporting the company’s global strategy and operations.

Overview of Target in India

Joining Target means promoting a culture of mutual care and respect and striving to make the most meaningful and positive impact. Becoming a Target team member means joining a community that values diverse backgrounds. We believe your unique perspective is important, and you'll build relationships by being authentic and respectful. At Target, inclusion is part of the core value. We aim to create equitable experiences for all, regardless of their dimensions of difference. As an equal opportunity employer, Target provides diverse opportunities for everyone to grow and win.

About this Opportunity:

As Director, Enterprise Item, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping a seamless and inspiring shopping experience for our guests in any way they chose to interact with Target.  You’ll lead a dynamic, high-performing team focused on developing and executing enterprise strategies that enhance product discoverability, improve the end-to-end guest experience, and drive increased conversion and sales.

Bring your expertise, strategic mindset, and leadership to influence bold thinking and deliver visionary outcomes. In this role, you will champion enterprise-level item data initiatives that power digital and physical retail experiences, helping to unlock growth across the business.

This role will take the lead to:

• Inspire and lead a team of 50–100+ team members to achieve improved operational performance and outcomes
• Drive planning and continuous improvement initiatives across hiring, training, coaching, and team recognition
• Develop and execute integrated strategies that span operations and enterprise business functions
• Collaborate with product management leaders to shape and influence the product roadmap
• Lead initiatives aligned with the broader Target in India strategy to advance enterprise objectives
• Foster cross-functional collaboration to enhance contextual knowledge and leverage item processes for broader business impact
• Lead and implement improvements in Item Setup, Item Maintenance, and Data Quality to enable better data-driven outcomes
• Facilitate clear, consistent communication and alignment between Minneapolis teams, India-based teams, and key business partners
• Commit to personal growth by actively engaging in training, development programs, and hands-on learning to build future-ready capabilities

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree required
• 10–15 years of total professional experience, including a minimum of 5 years managing complex, multi-process operations in direct support of business needs
• Proven experience leading operational teams of 20+ team members
• Background in Merchandising, Digital/E-commerce, Sourcing, Procurement, or a related functional area
• Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to understand and convey both verbal and non-verbal cues; adept at meeting the information needs of internal and external stakeholders
• Ability to work effectively across time zones, specifically Minneapolis, MN, and Bangalore, India
• Willingness to travel to Minneapolis 1–2 times per year
• Demonstrated ability to lead and develop team members, providing direction, coaching, and fostering a positive and inclusive team environment
• Strong decision-making skills with the ability to perform well under pressure
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
• Effective leadership presence; skilled at building relationships with team members and stakeholders at all levels
• Experience living in the United States or working within a U.S. or U.K. multinational company environment

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