OPT Operations Support Specialist Jobs
Operations Support Specialist roles are a strong fit for F-1 OPT students with backgrounds in business, supply chain, or operations management. Most positions qualify as STEM-adjacent or directly STEM-eligible, giving you up to 36 months of work authorization. Employers in logistics, tech, and healthcare actively hire OPT candidates for these 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.
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 an Operations Support Specialist
Confirm your OPT dates before applying
Operations teams often need someone who can start within two to four weeks. Have your EAD card in hand or your OPT approval notice ready to share so hiring managers know your exact authorization window before scheduling interviews.
Highlight process improvement experience
Operations Support roles value candidates who have streamlined workflows or reduced inefficiencies. Quantify your impact with metrics wherever possible. Specifics like reducing processing time by 20 percent signal operational maturity that recruiters prioritize over general experience.
Target STEM OPT-eligible job postings
If your degree is in a STEM field, focus on roles posted under SOC codes tied to operations research, industrial engineering, or management science. These classifications support a 24-month STEM OPT extension, giving you significantly more runway after initial OPT.
Address OPT proactively in your cover letter
Operations hiring managers are logistics-minded people. Briefly state your authorization type, your current end date, and whether you qualify for a STEM extension. Removing ambiguity early keeps your application moving through the pipeline without unnecessary delays.
Demonstrate systems and tools proficiency
Familiarity with ERP platforms like SAP or Oracle, ticketing systems, or data analysis tools makes you immediately useful. Operations teams rarely have time for lengthy onboarding, so concrete technical skills reduce perceived risk for employers evaluating OPT candidates.
Use Migrate Mate to find OPT-friendly employers
Not every company that posts an Operations Support role will sponsor or accommodate OPT students. Migrate Mate filters jobs by sponsorship history and OPT eligibility so you spend your limited job search time on employers already open to your situation.
Operations Support Specialist OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Operations Support Specialist roles qualify for STEM OPT extension?
It depends on your degree field, not the job title itself. If your degree is in a STEM-designated field such as industrial engineering, operations research, information systems, or applied mathematics, and the role involves applying those skills directly, it can qualify. Your DSO and employer must both agree the role is related to your STEM degree before you file for the 24-month extension.
How do I find Operations Support Specialist jobs that accept OPT students?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for F-1 OPT students and filters Operations Support roles by employer sponsorship history and OPT eligibility. General job boards surface thousands of postings without filtering for work authorization, meaning you can spend weeks applying to roles where OPT is a dealbreaker. Migrate Mate removes that guesswork.
What industries hire Operations Support Specialists on OPT most frequently?
Logistics and supply chain companies, healthcare systems, financial services firms, and technology companies consistently hire for Operations Support roles and have established processes for onboarding OPT employees. These industries tend to have the internal HR infrastructure to handle EAD verification and the compliance requirements that come with hiring international students.
Can I switch employers while on OPT as an Operations Support Specialist?
Yes. OPT is tied to your degree field, not your specific employer. You can change jobs as long as the new role is directly related to your major field of study and you report the change to your DSO within 10 days. You do not need to file new paperwork with USCIS for an employer change during standard OPT, but STEM OPT extension holders must file a new I-983 training plan with the new employer.
What should I include on my resume to appeal to Operations Support employers as an OPT student?
Lead with your authorization status and EAD validity dates near your contact information so recruiters do not have to ask. In your experience section, emphasize workflow documentation, cross-functional coordination, data tracking, and any tools like Excel, Salesforce, or ERP systems you have used. Operations teams value reliability and precision, so concrete outcomes with measurable results carry more weight than broad responsibility descriptions.