This role pays more than
62%
of similar roles. Most pay
$170,000–$256,000
— the shaded band above.
At the midpoint, this role pays about
$236k
versus about
$213k
for comparable roles.
Based on 240 similar postings.
Employer
About Target
Target Corporation is a large-format general merchandise and grocery retailer offering a wide assortment of everyday essentials, apparel, home goods, and electronics through stores and online. Industry: General Merchandise Retail
Target currently has
51 open roles
on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs
$118,000–$211,000
across 51 roles with salary data.
As the Director of Operations Research for Target’s Last Mile Demand Forecasting and Capacity Management team, you will lead a high-impact initiative to develop advanced mathematical techniques that optimize last mile delivery operations. Your daily responsibilities include overseeing the creation of demand forecasting tools and capacity management systems, collaborating with data scientists, engineers, and business partners to define product roadmaps, and deploying machine learning algorithms at scale. You will work with Python, Scala, or Java, requiring expertise in optimization theory, dynamic programming, and large-scale distributed systems. This role demands a deep understanding of supply chain optimization and the ability to communicate complex technical concepts effectively to senior leadership, ensuring that your team’s innovations drive significant cost reductions and service improvements for Target’s expansive last mile operations.
Python
R
SQL
PowerBI
Tableau
MLOps
Monte Carlo Simulations
Bayesian methods
SAP
LIMS
Infinity
MES
Aera
Git
Time-series modeling
Machine learning
Statistical models
Version control
Data visualization
Dashboards
Large data sets
Database concepts