Senior Performance Manager in Responsible Sourcing and Sustainability

About us:

Target is an iconic brand, a Fortune 50 company and one of America’s leading retailers.

Target Merchandising is evolving at an incredible pace. We are constantly reimagining how this $106 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 over 1,900 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 apparel 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.

As a Senior Manager you will be part of the team that is evolving the responsible sourcing oversight function that allows us to be a progressive force for good.

• You will define and implement oversight and elevation programs for responsible sourcing to improve manufacturing supply chain performance, transparency and accountability.
• You will collaborate with internal sourcing and business integration teams to understand and align on priorities and goals and engage in matrix and strategic business partner discussions.
• You will utilize your expertise in the region to understand or develop country risk profiles. You will review audit results and distill learnings into insights and recommendations for business partners and sourcing teams, elevating all major non-compliance issues.
• You will work closely with business partners to understand their programs, monitor audit results and help them improve over time.
• Engage with external implementation partners representing Target and being a catalyst for change
• You will collaborate closely with business partners and factories to deliver on responsible sourcing remediation and capability building goals.
• Lead program implementation by developing process and collaborating with team to drive success
• Own local partnerships with stakeholders and implementation partners in the field
• You will work with teams to evaluate factory capability management systems and practices, visit factories and setting clear improvement objectives and flexible approaches to achieve desired outcomes
• Manage other activities as appropriate and may be determined from time to time

As part of a global team you will build relationships both internally and externally to accelerate positive impact for people across the globe, enable sustainable business growth, be a catalyst for change and inspire others to do more.

About You

• 5-10 years of experience
• 4 year degree
• Expert knowledge of global labour, health & safety regulations, and/or environmental regulations/issues
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to translate complex concepts into simple, clear communications and scenario building.
• Strong strategic and conceptual thinking with the ability to plan, organize and execute.
• Understanding of macro environment trends and curiosity of the global landscape
• Ability to analyze information to drive business decisions, manage project plans and resources.
• Strong leadership, performance and change management skills
• Respects, appreciates and is curious about differences related to working with others; committed to fostering an inclusive team
• Ability to work in a global environment

DESIRED REQUIREMENTS:

• RS and/or policy/advocacy experience a plus
• Master’s degree
• Experience working with global teams/business partners
• Proven leadership ability, including team management and development

Benefits:

Eligible team members will receive one of the best earnings packages anywhere, including competitive pay, all-around insurance coverage, training and development and many other perks and benefits. Target is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is a drug-free workplace.

Interested parties please apply in writing with detailed resume, last salary and expected salary.

For more company information, please feel free to visit: www.target.com; https://jobs.target.com/globalsourcing

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