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About the Position About us: 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 cometogether 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 teammembers supporting the company’s global strategy and operations. 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 PRIMARY FUNCTION The position will be responsible for leading the following business functions - Indirect, Reverse, Third party logistics and Retail Field Operations (IR3PL) and leading a highly skilled team of Supply Chain Specialists, Analysts and Leaders. This will include being the voice for IR3PL for all of Target in India, managing teams and delivering business outcomes and projects for IR3PL. The responsibility of this Director includes leading the business facing Managers, aligned by capabilities, directing the team through the transitionof process from Minneapolis to India – starting from identifying opportunities, understanding scope, developing skill set & tool requirements to setting up the team (hiring and training included) in partnership with IR3 teams in Minneapolis. This position requires strong communication and problemsolving skills. It requires boldness in developing a voice to surface issues with Minneapolis leaders. It also requires strategic thought in the staffing, retaining, developing and training of a balanced team. This director will also be responsible for driving cross functional partnership with IR3PL product management and analysis teams. This leader will be accountable for developing new capabilities in India across IR3PL functions and in particular the Feld Operations space across Labor planning, WFM, ICQA, E&F; and build a Forecasting COE. PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Champion team by building and developing a high performing, diverse, and engaged team. Create strategic synergies between the Business Operations, Business Analysis and HQ Business teams with focus on improving inventory tracking, recovery rates in Reverse and Recommerce and support 3PL business priorities Own Sales and Operational Planning routines and Supply Chain Forecasting across business functions - Indirect, Reverse, Third party logistics and Retail Field Operations (IR3PL) Create frameworks for strategic transitions in Field Operations Businesses, including but not limited to Labor Management, Inventory Control and Quality Assurance(ICQA), Warehouse Management, etc. Engage with key partners across Supplier Performance Management teams in HQ to optimize Supplier accountability and manage effective and efficient supply chain operations Project Management and Innovation: Establish comprehensive project management practice and routinesContribute in Agile ceremonies to keep the team up-to-date on task progress, as needed Deliver a strong and sustainable global operating model Partnership:Drive cross-functional alignment, prioritization, and coordination of key program prioritiesCollaborate closely with leaders across broader supply chain to drive strategic initiatives People Management:Responsible for resource planning, competency development, performance management, productivity improvement, talent retention, career planning and developmentProvide insightful, motivating and constructive feedback and build a highly engaged teamHelp the team integrate their goals and capabilities with the organization’s emerging needsIdentify and attracts key individuals with the critical capabilities needed by the organizationAdvocate for training and development needs of the team and develop a strong leadership teamHold Minneapolis partners accountable to fostering culture of communication and trust JOB REQUIREMENTS Master’s degree is required. 10+ years of total experience with at least 4 years’ experience in Supply Chain, in support to Inventory Management, Reverse Logistics,Forecasting, Labour Planning, ICQA Proven track record of leading and delivering on enterprise business initiatives impacting strategic priorities, build team and capabilities from scratch Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to build strong relationships across various teams and levels of leadership. Ability to communicate clearly and effectively across a wide range of stakeholders and Senior Leaders Flexibility, resiliency and nimbleness, comfortable working in ambiguous areas with ability to define strategic vision and direction to the team Strong analytical skills including ability to translate data into insights and coach/mentor Leaders and IC’s to leverage data to solve problems. Ability to breakdown complex problems and develop sustainable solutions in collaboration with SMEs Ability to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines and set priorities effectively Abilityto set a vision for the team and develop clear milestones and metrics to track progress Proven ability in building a Diverse and Inclusive team Proven capability to lead leaders, including personal development, work direction, and strategic collaboration Useful Links- Life at Target- Benefits- Culture- no -- Principals only. 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