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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. Learn more about Target here.
Use your talents and experience with advanced proficiency on specific subject matters to apply established standards, practices and processes, lead projects within your department, and participate in large projects across the enterprise. Demonstrate self-direction, detailed problem solving, independent judgment and decision making in order to drive results for Store Operations.
As a Lead Business Partner, Third Parties, you will:
Drive operational improvement in stores by updating processes, improving operational efficiency, elevating the guest experience and increasing profitable sales
Lead end-to-end initiatives for third parties to achieve the necessary Return on Investment (ROI) while efficiently utilizing Target resources
Utilize critical thinking, strategy, research, analysis, issue framing, benchmarking and communications to understand and influence the technology, process, and organizational change management aspects of third-party business opportunities
Maintain strong relationships with partners and peers to benchmark performance, identify emerging trends, best methods, tools, technologies and influence innovation
Represent Store Operations in enterprise cross-pyramid initiatives, ensuring store impact is communicated and understood
Establish comprehensive project plans and hold partners accountable to ensure all deadlines are met
Maintain close contact with the field team to understand operational opportunities and solicit feedback
Pursue opportunities for continuous business development and innovation
Lead/Coordinate store visits to assess and identify ways to reduce store expense, rework, simplify processes and solicit store feedback
Build understanding of the external landscape and identify trends in the industry that impact Store Operations and Target initiatives
Champion Target’s purpose and beliefs across teams and while delivering upon business opportunitie
Lead Third Party Vendor Management; track and score vendors, support day-to-day operations, create consistent expectations, and partner with enterprise teams to build purpose and strategy for 3rd parties supporting Target Stores.
Job duties may change at any time due to business needs.
About you:
Four-year degree
6+ years of relevant work experience (i.e. retail, vendor management, 3rd party experience)
Ability to build strategic vision and drive organizational change
Experience influencing key business partners, including senior leadership, without authority
Project and process management/ownership experience
Ability to operate in an ambiguous and rapidly changing work environment
Ability to work independently with limited direction
Ability to resolve problems that are without clear precedent
Ability to influence and negotiate effectively
Ability to establish and maintain cross-functional working relationships across the enterprise
Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
Computer skills: MS Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint
Desired MBA
Desired previous stores experience
This position will operate as a Hybrid/Flex for Your Day work arrangement based on Target’s needs. A Hybrid/Flex for Your Day work arrangement means the team member’s 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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