OPT Product Operations Specialist Jobs
Product Operations Specialist roles sit at the intersection of product management and business operations, making them a strong fit for F-1 OPT students with analytical or technical backgrounds. Most positions qualify as STEM OPT-eligible under CIP codes in information systems, industrial engineering, or operations research, giving you up to 36 months of work authorization.
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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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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a Product Operations Specialist
Lead with your STEM OPT eligibility
Product Operations roles frequently qualify for 24-month STEM OPT extensions. Confirm your degree's CIP code before applying and mention your STEM eligibility directly in your cover letter so employers know upfront that sponsorship timelines are extended.
Target companies with established OPT hiring pipelines
Mid-size to large technology and SaaS companies sponsor OPT workers far more consistently than early-stage startups. Look for employers who have filed H-1B visa petitions in recent years, which signals familiarity with the visa process and internal HR infrastructure to support it.
Quantify your process improvement impact
Employers weigh sponsorship cost against candidate value. Resumes that show measurable outcomes, like reduced cycle times or improved tooling adoption rates, make the business case for sponsorship far more compelling than descriptions of responsibilities alone.
Get comfortable with SQL and data tooling before applying
Product Operations Specialist roles routinely require querying product data and building dashboards. Demonstrating proficiency in SQL, Looker, or similar tools distinguishes you quickly in applicant pools and reduces employer hesitation around training investment for a sponsored hire.
Apply early relative to your OPT end date
Hiring timelines for operations roles can run six to ten weeks. Factor in H-1B cap season if you need transition sponsorship, and start applications at least five to six months before your current OPT authorization expires to avoid gaps in work authorization.
Frame cross-functional experience as a core competency
Product Operations roles require constant collaboration across engineering, product, and go-to-market teams. Explicitly describing cross-functional projects in your resume signals readiness for the role and reduces perceived onboarding risk, which matters when an employer is weighing sponsorship costs.
Product Operations Specialist OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Product Operations Specialist roles qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
Many do, but it depends on your degree's Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) code rather than the job title itself. Degrees in information systems, industrial engineering, operations research, or computer science commonly support STEM OPT extensions. Confirm your CIP code with your DSO before applying and verify that the employer is E-Verify enrolled, which is required for the 24-month extension.
How do I find Product Operations Specialist jobs that sponsor OPT?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for F-1 OPT students and filters listings by sponsorship willingness, so you can focus on employers who have already hired OPT workers or filed H-1B petitions. Searching through general job boards surfaces a lot of postings where sponsorship is unclear or unlikely, which wastes application effort during a time-sensitive authorization window.
What degree backgrounds do employers expect for this role?
Most Product Operations Specialist postings require or prefer a bachelor's degree in business, information systems, engineering, or a related field. Some roles at technical companies lean toward computer science or data-oriented backgrounds, particularly when the work involves heavy SQL use or tooling administration. A directly related degree also strengthens your STEM OPT extension eligibility depending on the specific CIP code.
Can I work as a Product Operations Specialist on day-one OPT before the STEM extension?
Yes. Standard OPT grants 12 months of work authorization after graduation, and Product Operations roles qualify as employment directly related to most qualifying degree programs. You must have your EAD card in hand before your start date. File your OPT application at least 90 days before your program end date to avoid gaps, since USCIS processing can take 3 to 5 months.
What happens to my OPT authorization if I'm laid off from a Product Operations role?
OPT includes a 60-day unemployment grace period for each OPT period, standard and STEM combined. If you lose your job, you have 60 days to find new employment in a role related to your degree before falling out of status. Update your SEVIS record through your DSO promptly after any employment change. During STEM OPT, your employer also must notify the school within five business days of any termination.