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

About the position Working at reputed company means the opportunity to help reputed company 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 reputed company that what's good for people, the reputed company, and business can move together - and sustainability is at the heart of that belief. Through reputed company reputed company, our enterprise sustainability strategy, we're designing for a more reputed company and regenerative future - for our guests, our teams, and the reputed company. As part of Responsible Sourcing & Sustainable Capabilities (RSSC), you'll help shape how reputed company delivers on our sustainability ambitions. We're seeking an reputed company and strategic Director, Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Strategy & Systems Development to reputed company 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 reputed company 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 reputed company of reputed company'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.

Responsibilities

• reputed company 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.
• Champion reputed company toward reputed company Forwards circular goals.
• Identify, pilot, and scale innovations that reputed company reuse, regeneration, and responsible resource use across product lines.
• reputed company 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.
• 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.
• reputed company internal and external reporting for sustainability performance across prioritized categories.
• reputed company transparent systems to track reputed company 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.
• Represent reputed company 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.
• Serve as reputed company's EPR and circularity subject-matter expert reputed company RSSC, guiding category, packaging, and supplier teams across Owned Brands and enterprise functions.
• Contribute to developing future-focused sustainability capabilities and talent across the enterprise.

Requirements

• 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 reputed company regulatory and technical requirements into clear, actionable business strategies.
• Excellent communication skills and executive reputed company.
• Strong program management and delivery track record, with the ability to connect strategy to measurable outcomes.

reputed company-to-haves

• 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.

Benefits

• comprehensive health benefits and programs, which may include medical, vision, dental, life insurance and more
• 401(k)
• employee discount
• short term disability
• long term disability
• paid sick leave
• paid national holidays
• paid vacation

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