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 system