Planning & Inventory Management (PIM) Ops – Planning & Inventory Operations Lead (RFID) Minneapolis
- Pay
- $95,000 – $171,000 per year
- Location
- Minneapolis, MN · On-site
- Job type
- Full-time
- Level
- Lead / Staff
- Experience
- 4+ years
- Education
- Bachelor's degree
- Listed
- 14 days ago
Skills & highlights for this role
- Retail inventory management processes
- Replenishment logic
- Operational execution
- Cross-functional leadership
- Operational governance and compliance
- Metrics-driven reporting
Also useful
- RFID-enabled operational processes
- Inventory accuracy initiatives
- Large-scale operational compliance programs
About the role
The pay range is $95,000.00 - $171,000.00
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
About you
- 4 year degree or equivalent experience.
- 4+ years of relevant experience in Inventory Management, Store Operations, Supply Chain Operations, Merchandising Operations, Retail Technology Operations, or related operational leadership roles.
- Experience working with RFID-enabled operational processes, inventory accuracy initiatives, or large-scale operational compliance programs preferred.
- Strong understanding of retail inventory management processes, replenishment logic, and operational execution.
- Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and influence partners across multiple business functions.
- Strong analytical skills with experience leveraging reporting and metrics to drive operational decisions and accountability.
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to identify root causes, solve complex operational issues, and drive sustainable process improvements.
- Curious and innovative mindset with a passion for operational excellence and continuous improvement.
- Ability to lead and foster a culture of belonging.
Travel Requirement
0-10%
Key Responsibilities
- Serve as the enterprise RFID operational lead responsible for governance, standards, compliance, and execution consistency.
- Establish and maintain RFID operational standards, processes, and routines to ensure enterprise alignment and best-in-class execution.
- Monitor, govern, and communicate key RFID performance metrics, reporting, and operational insights.
- Identify operational defects, process breakdowns, and compliance gaps; lead cross-functional resolution efforts to quickly mitigate issues and prevent recurrence.
- Partner closely with Stores, Supply Chain, Technology, Inventory Management, Merchandising, and external vendors to ensure RFID execution supports enterprise inventory accuracy and business objectives.
- Drive operational readiness and support for RFID expansion initiatives, pilots, enhancements, and new capabilities.
- Lead governance forums, escalation routines, and communication strategies to ensure visibility, accountability, and alignment across stakeholders.
- Influence roadmap prioritization and operational enhancements by providing data-driven insights and field feedback.
- Create and maintain operational documentation, training materials, and best practices to support enterprise consistency and adoption.
- Champion continuous improvement initiatives that improve inventory accuracy, operational efficiency, guest experience, and team productivity.
- Knowledge & Skills: Inventory Management
- Operational Excellence
- Reporting and Data Analysis
- Cross-functional Leadership and Influence
- Root Cause Analysis and Problem Solving
- Project and Program Management
- Process Improvement and Change Management
- Written and Verbal Communication
- Strategic Thinking and Execution
Additional information
This position will require in office presence in downtown Minneapolis Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday each week, while working from on home on Friday will be an option. 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
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Non-accommodation-related requests, such as application follow-ups or technical issues, will not be addressed through this channel.
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.
A role within Planning and Inventory Management (PIM) means bringing a well-informed, strategic perspective to how we plan, buy, position, and manage inventory across the enterprise. This work is foundational to delivering strong sales, profit, inventory accuracy, and guest reliability outcomes across the Planning and Inventory Management pyramid.
Success in this space requires driving cross-company coordination, building strong partnerships across roundtable teams, and collaborating closely with functions beyond Merchandising, including Store Operations, Supply Chain, Technology, Finance, Assets Protection, and Properties.
Teams in this function balance long-term strategy with real-time operational execution to ensure inventory accuracy and visibility are optimized to meet both financial goals and the evolving needs of our stores and guests.
As a Planning and Inventory Operations Lead (RFID), you will serve as the enterprise lead for
RFID operational governance, standards, compliance, reporting, and execution excellence. This role is responsible for ensuring RFID processes and standards are consistently upheld across the enterprise while enabling scalable expansion and best-in-class operational performance. You will lead governance routines, drive accountability through key metrics and reporting, identify operational gaps and defects, and partner cross-functionally to quickly solution issues that impact RFID accuracy, compliance, and execution.
You will act as the connective leader across Stores, Supply Chain, Merchandising, Technology, Inventory Management, and external partners to ensure RFID capabilities are delivering intended business outcomes.
This role requires a highly influential leader with strong communication, operational excellence, analytical, and project management skills who can navigate ambiguity, influence without authority, and drive enterprise alignment.
You will also lead continuous improvement initiatives, strengthen upstream and downstream process accountability, improve reporting visibility, and help shape the long-term RFID operating model for the enterprise.
Core responsibilities of this job are described within the job description. Job duties may change at any time due to business needs.
Equal opportunity and legal notices
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
From Target's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on October 27, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.
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The Planning & Inventory Management (PIM) Ops – Planning & Inventory Operations Lead (RFID) Minneapolis posting at Target states compensation of $95,000 – $171,000 per year. It is listed as a full-time position. Final pay may depend on location, experience, and interview evaluation on Target's official career site.
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