Director, Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Strategy & Systems Development

The pay range is $131,000.00 - $236,000.00

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.

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 believe that what’s good for people, the planet, and business can move together — and sustainability is at the heart of that belief. Through Target Forward, our enterprise sustainability strategy, we’re designing for a more equitable and regenerative future — for our guests, our teams, and the planet. 

As part of Responsible Sourcing & Sustainable Capabilities (RSSC), you’ll help shape how Target delivers on our sustainability ambitions. We’re seeking an experienced and strategic Director, Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Strategy & Systems Development to lead enterprise efforts with a strong focus on EPR readiness and deploying circular systems. 

In this role, you’ll design and scale the strategies, systems, and partnerships that position Target as a leader in circularity - reducing waste, designing for recovery, and preparing for a dynamic global regulatory environment. You’ll collaborate across business functions and influence how sustainability, data, and compliance are integrated into every step of Target’s value chain. 

This position is ideal for a systems-oriented leader who can connect big-picture ambition with operational execution and is passionate about building the future of sustainable commerce at scale. 

 

Key Responsibilities 

Lead EPR Strategy 

• Lead development of the enterprise roadmap for EPR readiness including compliance, data capture, registration, and reporting across categories. 
• Build proactive internal team education on the topic and implications of EPR.  Partner across Legal, Finance, Government Affairs, Packaging, Product Design and Technology to ensure proactive, transparent, and audit-ready systems. 
• Maintain awareness of global EPR regulations and requirements, including U.S., EU, and other key markets relevant to Targets retail and wholesale footprint. 

 

Advance Circular Innovation 

• Champion progress toward Target Forwards circular goals. 
• Identify, pilot, and scale innovations that enable reuse, regeneration, and responsible resource use across product lines. 
• Lead and influence prioritization and roadmap development for innovations that align to eco-modulation opportunities. 
• Drive supplier and category engagement to embed circularity into decision-making and long-term business strategy. 

Enterprise Collaboration and Influence 

• Work cross-functionally with Merchandising, Owned Brands, Sourcing, Supply Chain, ESG/Reporting, Packaging, and Product Development to integrate sustainability into day-to-day operations. 
• Influence senior leaders and key partners to embed sustainability and EPR principles into core business decisions. 

Measurement and Reporting 

• Lead internal and external reporting for sustainability performance across prioritized categories. 
• Develop transparent systems to track progress against circularity, material impact, and EPR compliance goals. 
• Partner with Technology and Data & Analytics to build the digital infrastructure that supports EPR compliance and materials circularity, with emphasis on eco-modulation and global data requirements. 

External Engagement 

• Represent Target with NGOs, coalitions, and policymakers to help shape emerging EPR standards and best practices including measurement and reporting. 
• Analyze external landscape and track emerging policy and legislation developments to inform and build Targets strategic approach to EPR. 
• Build and manage engagements with key stakeholders, industry groups, peers and strategic partners to help cultivate meaningful relationships. 

Focus Areas 

• Primary Categories Supported: Apparel & Accessories, Home, Food Service Ware (FSW) and Packaging across all relevant business units. 
• Commodity Leadership: Cotton, polyester, MMCF, recycled/alternative fibers, and packaging substrates such as paper, plastic, metal, and glass—with emphasis on circular systems, eco-modulation, and regulatory compliance. 
• Enterprise Leadership: Serve as Target’s EPR and circularity subject-matter expert within RSSC, guiding category, packaging, and supplier teams across Owned Brands and enterprise functions. 
• Team Growth: Contribute to developing future-focused sustainability capabilities and talent across the enterprise. 

Qualifications 

Required 

• Proven experience leading EPR, sustainability, or circular economy initiatives in a large, matrixed organization. 
• Strong understanding of materials, recycling infrastructure, and global regulatory trends relevant to EPR. 
• Demonstrated success in building or managing compliance programs and data systems. 
• Strong collaboration and influencing skills, with experience engaging cross-functional teams and external partners. 
• Ability to translate complex regulatory and technical requirements into clear, actionable business strategies. 
• Excellent communication skills and executive presence. 
• Strong program management and delivery track record, with the ability to connect strategy to measurable outcomes. 

Preferred 

• ​​Experience with design for recyclability, traceability systems, or supplier engagement programs. 
• Familiarity with ESG reporting frameworks, eco-modulation principles, and emerging global EPR regulations. 
• Background in product development, sourcing, sustainability, or materials science. 

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 : 12/05/2025