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And Operations Planning jobs on OPT typically fall under business operations or supply chain functions, both of which qualify for standard 12-month OPT and STEM OPT extension if your degree is in engineering, business analytics, or a related STEM field. Employers in this space regularly hire F-1 candidates for demand planning, capacity analysis, and cross-functional coordination roles.
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The pay range is $73,000.00 - $132,000.00. 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 https://corporate.target.com/careers/benefits.
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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.
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 $100 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 stores. Are you a creative problem solver who loves to see your work translate into real results? Can you collaborate effectively, develop & 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.
As the voice of Small Formats within the broader Merchandising organization, the PIM Ops Small Format Team, now a part of Specialized Store Support, builds and influences strategies that thread the needle for Small Format store inventory, fueling profitable growth while prioritizing operational efficiency. The Small Format Team serves as inventory experts within BUs and CFTs, format experts for Core PIM and PIM Ops, problem solvers for store and field teams, and finally, strategy connectors within broader Merchandising and GSCL.
The Sr. Analyst on the PIM Ops Small Formats Team will emphasize connection with Core PIM, co-developing replenishment strategies catered to the Small Format portfolio, and guide execution of these strategies. As a collaborative partner for PIM Ops and Store Operations, the Sr. Analyst troubleshoots escalations and implements targeted support maintenance to improve financial and operational outcomes. As the Sr. Analyst, you will develop and implement strategic inventory maintenance routines to support Small Format stores. You will act as a data-driven decision maker - conduct detailed data analysis to determine root cause drivers of inventory opportunities, and react with short-term rapid improvement strategies as well as long-term sustainable solutions.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support the business for Target’s Small Format stores, developing and implementing strategic inventory maintenance routines to support KPIs
- Field support requests, as well as intake feedback directly from store and inventory leadership
- Both guide and execute strategy
- Hold frequent cross-functional connections
- Create and optimize inventory management best practice routines
- Process documentation and playbook creation
- Frequent leader updates, both written and presented
- KPI reporting to provide visibility to results
About you:
- Four-year degree or equivalent experience
- 2+ years of work experience in inventory management
- Extensive understanding of Target’s inventory replenishment systems
- Excellent prioritization – Able to balance store-level requests with broader tasks
- Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills
- Strong collaborator with demonstrated ability to build strong interpersonal relationships across team, leaders, and partners
- Comfortable with both individual execution and executing through others
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
- Curious and innovative, with a continuous improvement mindset
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
Please paste this url into your preferred browser to learn about benefits eligibility for this role: https://tgt.biz/BenefitsForYou_D
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. Non-accommodation-related requests, such as application follow-ups or technical issues, will not be addressed through this channel.
PAY RANGE
The pay range is $73,000.00 - $132,000.00. 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 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.
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 $100 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 stores. Are you a creative problem solver who loves to see your work translate into real results? Can you collaborate effectively, develop & 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.
As the voice of Small Formats within the broader Merchandising organization, the PIM Ops Small Format Team, now a part of Specialized Store Support, builds and influences strategies that thread the needle for Small Format store inventory, fueling profitable growth while prioritizing operational efficiency. The Small Format Team serves as inventory experts within BUs and CFTs, format experts for Core PIM and PIM Ops, problem solvers for store and field teams, and finally, strategy connectors within broader Merchandising and GSCL.
The Sr. Analyst on the PIM Ops Small Formats Team will emphasize connection with Core PIM, co-developing replenishment strategies catered to the Small Format portfolio, and guide execution of these strategies. As a collaborative partner for PIM Ops and Store Operations, the Sr. Analyst troubleshoots escalations and implements targeted support maintenance to improve financial and operational outcomes. As the Sr. Analyst, you will develop and implement strategic inventory maintenance routines to support Small Format stores. You will act as a data-driven decision maker - conduct detailed data analysis to determine root cause drivers of inventory opportunities, and react with short-term rapid improvement strategies as well as long-term sustainable solutions.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support the business for Target’s Small Format stores, developing and implementing strategic inventory maintenance routines to support KPIs
- Field support requests, as well as intake feedback directly from store and inventory leadership
- Both guide and execute strategy
- Hold frequent cross-functional connections
- Create and optimize inventory management best practice routines
- Process documentation and playbook creation
- Frequent leader updates, both written and presented
- KPI reporting to provide visibility to results
About you:
- Four-year degree or equivalent experience
- 2+ years of work experience in inventory management
- Extensive understanding of Target’s inventory replenishment systems
- Excellent prioritization – Able to balance store-level requests with broader tasks
- Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills
- Strong collaborator with demonstrated ability to build strong interpersonal relationships across team, leaders, and partners
- Comfortable with both individual execution and executing through others
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
- Curious and innovative, with a continuous improvement mindset
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
Please paste this url into your preferred browser to learn about benefits eligibility for this role: https://tgt.biz/BenefitsForYou_D
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. Non-accommodation-related requests, such as application follow-ups or technical issues, will not be addressed through this channel.
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Confirm your degree supports STEM OPT
Operations planning roles often qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension if your degree is in industrial engineering, supply chain, or business analytics. Verify your CIP code with your DSO before applying to roles requiring longer authorization.
Target companies with established OPT hiring processes
Large manufacturers, logistics firms, and tech companies with dedicated HR teams are far more likely to have processed OPT candidates before. Smaller companies may be willing but lack the administrative infrastructure to move quickly.
Address your OPT timeline early and directly
Operations planning hiring cycles can run eight to twelve weeks. If your OPT start date or expiration creates a timing conflict, raise it in the first recruiter screen so both sides can plan rather than stall late in the process.
Highlight systems and tools experience prominently
Employers hiring for operations planning prioritize candidates with hands-on experience in SAP, Oracle, or Excel-based planning models. Quantify your impact with metrics like forecast accuracy improvements or inventory reduction percentages to stand out.
Understand the cap-gap rule if H-1B is the next step
If your employer files an H-1B visa petition before your OPT expires, cap-gap protection extends your work authorization automatically through September 30. Knowing this removes a common objection employers raise about OPT timing gaps.
Use Migrate Mate to focus your search on sponsoring employers
Browsing general job boards wastes time on roles that will not consider OPT candidates. Migrate Mate filters specifically for employers open to sponsoring international workers, which is especially useful in competitive operations planning hiring markets.
And Operations Planning OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Do operations planning jobs qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
It depends on your degree, not the job title. If your degree falls under an approved STEM CIP code, such as industrial engineering, supply chain management, or business analytics, you can apply for the 24-month extension regardless of your exact job title. Confirm your CIP code with your DSO and ensure the role is directly related to your field of study.
How do I find operations planning employers who are open to OPT candidates?
Most general job postings do not specify whether a company will consider OPT, which makes filtering difficult. Migrate Mate is built specifically for this problem, showing you operations planning roles at employers who have sponsored international workers before. This saves significant time compared to applying broadly and discovering visa limitations late in the process.
Can I work in operations planning while my STEM OPT extension application is pending?
Yes, as long as you filed the STEM OPT extension application before your initial OPT expired, you are covered by an automatic 180-day cap-gap while USCIS processes it. You must remain employed at an E-Verify employer during this period. Do not stop working or change employers without first consulting your DSO.
What does an operations planning employer need to do to support my OPT?
For standard OPT, the employer does not file anything with USCIS. Your DSO updates your SEVIS record and issues a new I-20. For STEM OPT, the employer must be enrolled in E-Verify and sign a formal training plan with you. The administrative burden on the employer is relatively low compared to H-1B sponsorship, which makes OPT an easier ask.
Is operations planning considered a specialty occupation for future H-1B sponsorship?
It can be, depending on how the role is defined. Positions requiring a specific bachelor's degree in engineering, supply chain, or business analytics generally qualify as specialty occupations. Roles framed as general management or coordinator-level work with no specific degree requirement are more likely to face an H-1B challenge. The job description language your employer uses when filing matters considerably.