OPT And Operations Planning Jobs
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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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.
Are you looking to see more, do more, and achieve more? A role in Planning & Inventory Management Operations allows you to leverage your expertise by analyzing, researching, and creating solutions on a large scale to enhance Target’s ability to manage inventory.
As a Senior Analyst – Planning & Inventory Management Operations, you will maintain a focus on purchasability and inventory availability. You will be responsible for driving operational excellence by proactively identifying replenishment issues to develop and implement replenishment strategies that address chronic outliers and drive KPI improvement. You will understand multiple diverse businesses and how they operate, as you will be working with multiple categories in the store. Consult with core Inventory Management (IM) teams to provide guidance and build strategies for inventory flow and positioning amongst other projects. You’ll leverage your strong Inventory Management system knowledge to help develop and tailor inventory strategies to support the total Inventory Management organization. Partner with teams across the company to deliver key initiatives in order to best support stores, guests, and core IM teams.
Core responsibilities of this job are described within this job description. Job duties may change at any time due to business needs.
About you:
- Four-year degree or equivalent experience
- 2+ years of experience in Target Supply Chain or Merchandising roles
- Working understanding of Target Inventory Management replenishment systems
- Excellent analytical ability
- Strong project management skills
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Curiosity with a desire to learn and innovate
- Self-starter with ability to work independently to prioritize and take action
- Flexibility & resiliency; comfortable working in ‘grey areas’ that are constantly changing
- Demonstrated ability to manage tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment
This position will require in office presence Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday each week, and can work from home on Fridays. 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.
Compensation
- 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.
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.
Job Description
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.
Are you looking to see more, do more, and achieve more? A role in Planning & Inventory Management Operations allows you to leverage your expertise by analyzing, researching, and creating solutions on a large scale to enhance Target’s ability to manage inventory.
As a Senior Analyst – Planning & Inventory Management Operations, you will maintain a focus on purchasability and inventory availability. You will be responsible for driving operational excellence by proactively identifying replenishment issues to develop and implement replenishment strategies that address chronic outliers and drive KPI improvement. You will understand multiple diverse businesses and how they operate, as you will be working with multiple categories in the store. Consult with core Inventory Management (IM) teams to provide guidance and build strategies for inventory flow and positioning amongst other projects. You’ll leverage your strong Inventory Management system knowledge to help develop and tailor inventory strategies to support the total Inventory Management organization. Partner with teams across the company to deliver key initiatives in order to best support stores, guests, and core IM teams.
Core responsibilities of this job are described within this job description. Job duties may change at any time due to business needs.
About you:
- Four-year degree or equivalent experience
- 2+ years of experience in Target Supply Chain or Merchandising roles
- Working understanding of Target Inventory Management replenishment systems
- Excellent analytical ability
- Strong project management skills
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Curiosity with a desire to learn and innovate
- Self-starter with ability to work independently to prioritize and take action
- Flexibility & resiliency; comfortable working in ‘grey areas’ that are constantly changing
- Demonstrated ability to manage tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment
This position will require in office presence Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday each week, and can work from home on Fridays. 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.
Compensation
- 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.
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.