Lead Business Partner Operations - Return Center - Indianapolis

The pay range is $95,000.00 - $.

Pay is based on several factors which vary based on position, including labor markets, education, work experience, and certifications. Target cares about you and invests in your development so you can take care of yourself and your family.

Target offers comprehensive health benefits and programs, including medical, vision, dental, life insurance, and more. Other benefits include 401(k), employee discount, short‑term and long‑term disability, paid sick leave, national holidays, and paid vacation.

Working at Target means helping all families discover the joy of everyday life. Within Global Supply Chain & Logistics
, the Returns & Recommerce team plays a critical role in optimizing the reverse value stream—ensuring end‑of‑life salvage and returned product is processed efficiently, recovered effectively, and reintegrated into the business in ways that maximize value and minimize waste.

As a Lead Business Partner, Recommerce & Returns
, you will serve as the on‑site strategic and operational leader for reverse logistics performance at the Indianapolis Return Center. You will work at the intersection of operations, vendor management, and recommerce strategy to maximize recovery value across all reverse inventory streams.

This role is highly embedded in site and HQ operations and requires strong problem‑solving, analytical thinking, and cross‑functional influence. You will identify opportunities, remove barriers, and implement solutions that improve recovery rates, optimize disposition pathways, and enhance return‑to‑vendor outcomes.

• Analyze end‑to‑end return flows within the facility to identify opportunities to improve recovery rates and reduce value leakage.
• Drive improvements in sorting, dispositioning, and routing decisions to ensure inventory is directed and handled to achieve the highest‑value outcome.

• Partner with the Recommerce team to operationalize salvage strategies, including resale, liquidation, and recycling channels. Identify opportunities for local sales and recovery improvement.
• Ensure inventory is accurately categorized, processed, and routed to maximize financial recovery and sustainability outcomes.

• Identify and improve RTV pathways to ensure efficient, compliant, and value‑maximizing returns to vendor partners.
• Collaborate with vendors and internal partners to resolve friction points and improve speed, accuracy, and recovery value.

• Act as a key partner to site leadership, embedding recommerce and returns strategy into daily operations.
• Provide insights, reporting, and recommendations that improve decision‑making and execution at the facility level.

• Interface with vendor partners and third‑party providers to optimize recovery channels and performance.
• Monitor vendor performance and identify opportunities to improve outcomes through process, contract, or capability enhancements.

• Leverage data to track performance, identify trends, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Establish and monitor key metrics tied to recovery rate, disposition accuracy, and financial return.

• 6+ years of experience in supply chain, operations, logistics, or a related field.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with the ability to translate insights into action.
• Experience working in or closely with distribution, fulfillment, or logistics operations.
• Proven ability to influence cross‑functional partners and drive change in a matrixed environment.
• Experience working with vendors or external partners to improve operational or financial outcomes.
• Comfortable working on‑site in a fast‑paced, operational environment.

• Operator Mindset:
  Understands how work gets done on the floor and translates strategy into execution.
• Value Orientation:
  Relentlessly focused on maximizing recovery and reducing loss.
• Cross‑Functional Influencer:
  Builds strong partnerships across site leadership, enterprise teams,…