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Field Operations Specialist roles involve on-the-ground coordination, logistics oversight, and cross-functional execution, making them a strong fit for OPT students with degrees in operations management, supply chain, or engineering. Your 12-month OPT window is enough to demonstrate measurable field impact, and STEM OPT extension eligibility depends on your specific degree.
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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.
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.
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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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a Field Operations Specialist
Lead with your OPT authorization dates upfront
Field operations teams move fast and hate surprises. State your OPT start and end dates in your cover letter and early in interviews so hiring managers can plan onboarding and future sponsorship timelines without ambiguity.
Highlight hands-on coordination experience specifically
Field operations roles prioritize people who have managed vendors, coordinated site visits, or tracked logistics in real environments. Academic projects count if they involved cross-functional coordination, measurable deliverables, or on-site problem-solving under pressure.
Target employers with existing H-1B sponsorship history
Companies that have previously sponsored H-1B visas are far more likely to sponsor you after OPT. Check OFLC disclosure data to identify field operations employers with a proven track record of sponsoring international employees in similar roles.
Quantify field impact in your resume
Generic descriptions of responsibilities do not stand out. Instead, show what changed because of your work: routes optimized, downtime reduced, costs cut, or team coordination improved. Field operations managers hire based on outcomes, not titles.
Confirm STEM OPT eligibility with your DSO early
If your degree is in engineering, computer science, or a qualifying STEM field, you may be eligible for a 24-month OPT extension. Confirm this with your designated school official well before your standard OPT expires to avoid gaps in authorization.
Address work authorization on your application materials
Many field operations job postings require travel or irregular schedules. Clarify that your OPT authorization covers full-time, on-site work including travel assignments so recruiters do not incorrectly screen you out based on assumed restrictions.
Field Operations Specialist OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can F-1 OPT students work as Field Operations Specialists?
Yes, F-1 OPT students can work as Field Operations Specialists as long as the role is directly related to their degree field. Operations management, supply chain, industrial engineering, and logistics degrees commonly satisfy this requirement. You must begin working within your authorized OPT period, and the position must be paid, not volunteer.
Do Field Operations Specialist roles qualify for STEM OPT extension?
They can, but it depends on your degree rather than the job title itself. If your degree is in a STEM-designated field such as industrial engineering, systems engineering, or operations research, and the employer is E-Verify enrolled, the role can support a 24-month STEM OPT extension. Confirm your degree's STEM designation with your DSO before applying.
How do I find Field Operations Specialist jobs that sponsor OPT students?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for F-1 OPT students and filters Field Operations Specialist roles by employers willing to sponsor international candidates. Searching general job boards surfaces listings without any visibility into sponsorship history, which wastes time. Migrate Mate focuses your search on employers where your work authorization is not a barrier.
What happens if my Field Operations Specialist role requires frequent travel during OPT?
Domestic travel for work is permitted on OPT without any special authorization. International travel is more complex. You can travel abroad but must re-enter the U.S. with a valid F-1 visa stamp, a current I-20 endorsed for travel by your DSO, and proof of employment. Confirm your visa stamp has not expired before departing.
Do Field Operations Specialist jobs typically sponsor H-1B visas after OPT?
Sponsorship rates vary by employer size and industry. Large logistics companies, utilities, and infrastructure firms with established legal departments are more likely to sponsor H-1B visas than smaller regional operators. Roles with clear specialty occupation status, typically tied to an engineering or technical degree requirement, have stronger sponsorship cases than generalist coordinator positions.