The pay range is $69,000.00 - $124,200.00
Pay is based on several factors which vary based on position. These include labor markets and in some instances may include education, work experience and certifications. In 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 selves. Other benefits for eligible team members include 401(k), employee discount, short term disability, long term disability, paid sick leave, paid national holidays, and paid vacation. Find competitive benefits from financial and education to well-being and beyond at https://corporate.target.com/careers/benefits.
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.
Target Merchandising is evolving at an incredible pace. We are constantly reimagining how this $110 billion retailer offers the innovative, guest-inspiring items that Target is known and loved for. Our goal is to deliver exceptional value, quality and style to elevate Target as the premier retailer in a competitive global marketplace. Through intelligent and progressive business strategies that make the most of Target’s resources and partnerships worldwide, Merchandising works across product categories to create a localized shopping experience online and in our 1800 stores. Are you a creative problem solver who loves to see your work translate into real results? Can you collaborate effectively, execute a plan efficiently and positively influence how Target chooses and presents the right product in the right place at the right price? If so, you will have success on one of our dynamic teams.
A role in Sourcing means having a hand in developing products that have a positive impact on people and the planet. We integrate our sourcing capabilities with our propensity for quality and social responsibility to positively impact the cost and quality of our products. We care about the lives of the people who make the products Target guests love, and we’re mindful of the impact our manufacturing practices have on the environment. In Sourcing, you’ll apply your Fabric, Trim and Packaging and accessories and/or home goods expertise to promote and apply responsible sourcing practices while driving the success and growth of Target’s owned brands.
The Sourcing team starts at the very earliest stages of product development, builds out the costing models and tracks where product stands at every step in the production cycle, from overseas shipping to our import warehouses, distribution centers and stores. And since Target is indeed a global company, you’ll be part of the team that manages global relationships in partnership with the buying team who shop for trends all over the world. Your ability to stay aware of our suppliers’ activities will help ensure compliance with responsible practices, and you’ll have influence over which manufacturers Target chooses to work with. You’ll be a close point-of-contact with Target team members in sourcing offices located in 20 countries around the globe, and you’ll support their work as liaisons among buyers, product developers and overseas partners.
Social Impact Program Manager
As a Social Impact Program Manager, you will be part of the team that builds forward-looking programs and strategies necessary to deliver a resilient future for our guests, team members, partners, and the communities where we do business. You will be responsible for supporting both our supply chain human rights strategy and our aspirational Target Forward worker well-being goals. This includes day-to-day management of operations for the human rights center of excellence, leading horizon scanning and regulatory monitoring activities, and driving program coordination for key external social impact programs. As part of the portfolio, you will manage Target’s forced labor strategy, be responsible for human rights policy integrations, and drive progress on social impact programs with internal and external partners. As part of a global team, you will build relationships to accelerate positive impact for people across the globe, enable sustainable business growth, be a catalyst for change and inspire others to do more.
General Requirements
Design, plan and implement social impact and human rights related initiatives using established project management principles.
Build meaningful networks of relationships with internal partners and external organizations, including other brands and NGOs, to position Target as an informed industry leader and progressive force for good.
Provide proactive sustainability insights to the organization to drive updates to Target’s vendor-facing human rights and social impact policies and/or goals.
Leverage data, analytics and reporting to provide guidance to support business decisions and inform purchasing practices.
Monitor and learn from industry peers and international standard setting bodies.
Operationalize new and emerging business strategies and capabilities
About you:
4-year degree or relevant work experience
Knowledge of global human rights regulations/issues and social impact programs (e.g., gender equity, climate justice, future of work) including industry best practices and emerging approaches.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to translate complex concepts into simple, clear communications and scenario building.
A strong foundational knowledge of responsible sourcing and the intersection with business operations.
Ability to analyze information to make concrete recommendations to leadership and escalate issues as needed.
Strong attention to detail and strives for continuous improvement.
Respects, appreciates and is curious about differences related to working with others; committed to fostering an inclusive team.
Thrives working in a global environment.
DESIRED REQUIREMENTS:
Master’s degree in human rights or related field
Project management and/or policy management experience
Vendor/relationship management 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.
Team Members in the Target General Merch Inc (TGMI) operating company are strictly prohibited from working more than 30 days per year in the following 16 states: AL, AR, DE, FL, IN , IA, LA, MD, MS, MO, NC, OK, PA, SC, TN and VA. If hired, you are prohibited from working remotely from one of the states listed above for more than 30 days per year.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
In compliance with state and federal laws, Target will make reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please reach out to candidate.accommodations@HRHelp.Target.com.
