Raw Materials Innovation Manager

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

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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.


Product Operations (Project Management, Technical Development and Sourcing) aligns the best of product expertise and creation to drive business growth. Our teams of experts include Project Management, Sourcing and Technical Development. We lead our cross-functional partners globally through the creation and development of our owned brand products. We focus on efficient operations, building strategies for projects, products and sourcing, ensuring margin viability, and leading teams to develop quality products responsibly.


Technical Development teams have expertise in developing products in partnership with our global partners that meet our guest expectations in fit, construction and quality within our margin goals. You will have a seat at the cross functional round table; together you will drive brand cohesion and continuity for our guest.


As a Raw Materials Innovation Manager, among your main responsibilities you will:

• Advance the integration of innovative raw materials into Owned Brand products, helping to deliver scalable, guest-relevant solutions across categories

• Identify, assess, and prioritize emerging materials, technologies, and supplier capabilities to support enterprise priorities and enable differentiated product offerings

• Administer proof-of-concept initiatives and pilot programs to test, validate, and scale new materials, reducing risk and enabling successful commercialization

• Partner cross-functionally across Product Development, Sourcing, Quality, and external partners to deliver against product, cost, quality, and speed-to-market goals

Core responsibilities of this job are described within this job description. Job duties may change at any time due to business needs.


About you:

• Bachelor's degree in Materials Science, Textiles, Engineering, Product Development, Supply Chain, or related field

• 3+ years of experience in product development, materials innovation, sourcing, or R&D within retail, apparel, or related industries

• Innovative mindset with the ability to identify and implement new capabilities and improvements

• Working knowledge of raw materials and their application in product development (e.g., textiles, polymers, packaging, or similar)

• Experience working in cross-functional environments and partnering with internal teams and external vendors to deliver business results

• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to navigate ambiguity and drive progress in a fast-paced environment

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.

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Application deadline is : 06/09/2026