Lead Business Partner, Adult Beverage and DSD Capabilities

Lead Business Partner

As a Fortune 50 company with more than 400,000 team members worldwide, Target is an iconic brand and one of America's leading retailers.

Working at Target means the opportunity to help all families discover the joy of everyday life. Caring for our communities is woven into who we are, and we invest in the places we collectively live, work and play. We prioritize relationships, fuel and develop talent by creating growth opportunities, and succeed as one Target team. At our core, our purpose is ingrained in who we are, what we value, and how we work. It's how we care, grow, and win together.

The Adult Beverage and Food & Beverage Direct Store Delivery (DSD) team is a critical part of shaping Target's food experience. We own the end-to-end capabilities and processes that power Adult Beverage and DSD operations ensuring optimized systems, data accuracy, and On Shelf Availability (OSA) across our stores.

About the Role

As the Lead Business Partner, you will lead enterprise-level Adult Beverage and DSD capability initiatives that drive market expansion, improve profitability, and strengthen item availability. You'll also support Food & Beverage Store TruVisit capabilities that enable operational insights and performance improvements.

This role is both strategic and technical, requiring deep expertise in retail systems, data analytics, and process design. You will lead the creation, implementation, and optimization of tools, technologies, and best practices that enhance efficiency and consistency across the DSD ecosystem.

Key responsibilities include :

• Driving the design and deployment of DSD and Adult Beverage technical capabilities, including system integrations, automation opportunities, and process optimization.
• Partnering with cross-functional teams including Merchandising, Inventory Management, Store Operations, Accounts Payable, Target India, Data Analytics, and Product Engineering to deliver scalable solutions.
• Leading change management efforts through training, communication, and adoption strategies for new systems and tools.
• Conducting field and store visits to validate system performance, gather operational feedback, and translate findings into improvement roadmaps.
• Championing innovation and digital transformation in the DSD space to improve accuracy, transparency, and speed of execution.

About You

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.

Benefits Eligibility

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Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

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