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The pay range is $92,000.00 - $166,000.00

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.

**Target Owned Brands:** The ambition of Target Owned Brands is to create and grow purpose driven brands that bring joy to guests every day. Owned Brands is comprised of a multi-national team responsible for the design, packaging, brand management, and global sourcing across Apparel, Accessories, Footwear, Home, Hardlines and Essentials/Beauty. Target’s portfolio of owned brands is a key differentiator, with these brands being one of the things our guests love about the Target experience.

**Team Overview:** The GLOBAL WHOLESALE TEAM is a new capability being built within Owned Brands. We are dedicated to driving owned brand growth through a new Wholesale Operating Model that brings our exceptional owned brand experience and amazing products to global markets through strategic wholesale partnerships. We aim to enhance the visibility of our owned brands, boost sales on a global scale and win over a diverse range of guests.

**Position Overview:** The Data Steward reports to the Business Director and is responsible for ensuring the accuracy, consistency, and integrity of data used across global wholesale operations. This role supports the creation, governance, and maintenance of master data—particularly product, vendor, and customer data to fuel strategic decision-making, compliance, and operational excellence in a fast-paced, multi-national retail environment.

Responsibilities:

Product & Vendor Data Management

- Maintain and validate item, supplier, catalog , and transactional data across systems (e.g., ERP, PIM, DAM, B2B, SAP systems).

- Work with Owned Brand, Merchandising, and Supply Chain teams to ensure timely and accurate data setup for new product launches.

- Support wholesale partner data requirements (e.g., GS1/GDSN, EDI feeds, pricing templates).

Data Quality Assurance

- Define and enforce data standards, naming conventions, and validation rules.

- Identify data anomalies and implement remediation processes in collaboration with engineering and business teams.

- Monitor KPIs for data quality, completeness, and compliance.

Governance & Policy Enforcement

- Support enterprise data governance initiatives by implementing data stewardship best practices.

- Maintain data dictionaries, lineage maps, and metadata for business-critical domains.

- Ensure data compliance with internal policies and external regulations (e.g., privacy, labeling laws, export controls).

Cross-Functional Collaboration

- Act as the first point of contact for data questions from global partner teams and wholesale channels.

in cross-functional data governance councils or working groups.

- Support global expansion efforts by aligning data standards across regions.

About you

+ Bachelor’s degree in Business, Information Systems, Supply Chain, or related field.

+ 5-7 years of experience in data management or governance within retail or CPG industry.

+ Familiarity with systems such as SAP, Oracle, Informatica, Alation, Salsify, or Syndigo.

+ Knowledge of product attribution models, GTIN/UPC standards, and global product data syndication practices.

+ Strong analytical and communication skills with a detail-oriented mindset

+ Strong understanding of the product development lifecycle and go-to-market strategies.

+ Excellent relationship-building skills, with the ability to establish credibility, communicate effectively, listen actively, and be accountable.

+ Lead with a future forward, strategic, and operational mentality; thinks tactically and creatively

+ A self-starter who can create operational efficiencies within complex processes

+ Strong collaboration skills, including the ability to influence and align cross-functionally at the senior leader level.

+ Demonstrates growth mindset, focused on progress over perfection and learning, iterating.

+ Operate as a change leader, effectively communicating strategies and driving operationalization across stakeholder groups.

+ Display flexibility, resiliency, and adaptability in a dynamic work environment, comfortable navigating ambiguity.

+ Interact with global teams, understanding and appreciating different cultures and local nuances, ensuring effective collaboration and execution.

+ Respects, appreciates, and values diverse voices and approaches

+ Committed to creating equitable experiences and fostering an inclusive team 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.

Team Members in the Target General Merch Inc operating company are prohibited from working more than thirty (30) days per calendar year in any of the following states: AL, AR, DE, FL, IN, IA, LA, MD, MS, MO, NC, OK, PA, SC, TN and VA. If hired, you will be prohibited from working remotely from any of the states listed above for more than thirty (30) days per calendar year.

Benefits Eligibility

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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 [email protected]. Non-accommodation-related requests, such as application follow-ups or technical issues, will not be addressed through this channel.

Application deadline is : 12/08/2025