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About Us: 

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.   

Target Global Supply Chain and Logistics is evolving at an incredible pace. We are constantly reimagining how we get the right product to the right guest even better, faster, and more cost-effectively than before. We are becoming more intelligent, automated, and algorithmic in our decision-making, so that no matter how guests shop—in stores or on Target.com—we deliver the convenience and immediate gratification they demand and deserve.

Our mission is to win decisively over any competitor with a seamless and superior guest service experience unlike any they can offer. Our teams work with agility and speed, coming together to implement new processes in record time. We’re looking for exceptional people who are proactive, analytical, innovative, and comfortable working in varying degrees of ambiguity.

Senior Analyst, Domestic First Mile Transportation

As a Senior Analyst on the Domestic First Mile Transportation team, you will play a critical role in optimizing how product moves from our vendors into Target's supply chain. You will leverage data and operational insights to improve transportation performance, identify opportunities for network optimization, and influence strategic decisions that strengthen our inbound transportation network.

This role combines analytical problem solving, program management, and relationship management. You'll partner with Transportation, Inventory Management, Distribution, Merchandising, Technology, Finance, and external carrier partners to develop scalable solutions that improve service, reduce cost, and enhance network reliability.

Success in this role requires balancing strategic thinking with operational execution, using data to influence decisions, and building strong partnerships that drive meaningful business outcomes.

Responsibilities:

Transportation Strategy & Analytics

• Analyze transportation network performance to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement.
• Develop reporting, dashboards, and actionable insights that influence operational and strategic business decisions.
• Evaluate carrier performance using key performance indicators and recommend opportunities to improve service, cost, and reliability.
• Translate complex data into clear business recommendations and communicate insights to leaders and cross-functional partners.

Program & Process Management

• Lead transportation initiatives from planning through implementation while ensuring successful execution.
• Identify and implement process improvements that simplify operations and improve network performance.
• Support new transportation capabilities, operational pilots, and enterprise initiatives that enhance First Mile operations.
• Establish sustainable operating routines that improve visibility, accountability, and execution.

Partnership & Influence

• Build trusted relationships with carriers, third-party logistics providers, and internal business partners.
• Partner across Transportation, Supply Chain, and Merchandising to solve complex operational challenges.
• Influence cross-functional teams through data, thoughtful recommendations, and effective communication.
• Serve as a trusted resource for transportation operations by proactively identifying risks and recommending solutions.

Operational Excellence

• Monitor key transportation metrics and respond quickly to operational disruptions and high-impact events.
• Drive continuous improvement through root cause analysis, corrective actions, and standardized processes.
• Champion innovative solutions that improve the efficiency, scalability, and resiliency of Target's inbound transportation network.
• Support business continuity efforts while maintaining a strong focus on guest impact and operational performance.

Core responsibilities are as described within this job description. However, job duties may change at any time due to business needs.

Required Qualifications

• Four-year degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Business, Economics, Engineering, Analytics, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Demonstrated experience using data and analytics to solve complex business problems and influence decision making.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience managing cross-functional initiatives and collaborating with diverse stakeholders.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to tailor messaging to different audiences.
• Proven ability to prioritize competing priorities, navigate ambiguity, and deliver results with minimal direction.
• Strong sense of ownership, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in transportation, logistics, supply chain, retail operations, or carrier management.
• Experience working with transportation providers or third-party logistics partners.
• Experience developing business cases, forecasts, or operational performance reporting.
• Experience with SQL, Tableau, Power BI, Alteryx, or similar analytical and visualization tools.
• Knowledge of transportation performance metrics and supply chain operations.

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. 

Benefits Eligibility

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.