Global Trade Analyst (Hybrid)

Target • Minneapolis, MN

39d • Hybrid

About The Position

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. We are on a mission to win decisively over any competitor, with a seamless and superior guest service experience unlike any they can offer. Our teams work with the agility our mission requires, and we constantly come together to implement new processes in record time. So we're looking for exceptional people who are proactive, creative, independent, innovative, risk-savvy and comfortable working in varying degrees of ambiguity. Are you a critical thinker who seeks the root cause and can analyze both qualitatively and quantitatively? Are you a creative problem-solver who simplifies problems, quickly identifies solutions, commits to a plan and then positively influences others to execute it? If so, you will have success on one of our dynamic teams. A role in Global Logistics, Inventory Allocation and Replenishment means you'll focus on the efficient transportation of product around the world. Here, you'll be challenged to pivot seamlessly from sales operations and planning, to ensuring compliance with U.S. Customs regulations, to achieving the best possible product availability through proper inventory positioning. You'll establish and develop great relationships with our vendors to encourage on-time shipment and delivery to stores and ultimately, guests. And you'll analyze transportation supplier capabilities and contracts for maximum speed, reliability and cost effectiveness. Primary Function As Global Trade Analyst, you will play a key role in supporting the movement of imported goods into Target's domestic supply chain network. In this role, you will be responsible for monitoring the clearance status of import shipments arriving into U.S. ports of entry, collaborating with stakeholders and external parties to resolve exceptions, and communicating the impact of any delays to internal partners.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience
• 2 years of industry experience in customs brokerage or international trade
• Excellent problem solving and analytical skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills; ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks daily and weekly.
• Ability to maintain strong partnerships in a dynamic and occasionally stressful environment.
• Perform work with little to no direction and independently sets daily tasks and prioritization
• Operate independently in cross-functional and project work

Nice To Haves

• U.S. Customs Brokers License
• Proficient at Excel, Word

Responsibilities

• Serve as a subject matter expert (SME) by leveraging experience and demonstrating depth of knowledge about Customs brokerage, and a working understanding of partner team operations related to international logistics and import drayage and deconsolidation.
• Compile import shipment status information and effectively prioritize shipments that require escalation or support to meet Global Trade Brokerage KPIs.
• Manage the transmission of Importer Security Filings, including processing reports to identify missing ISFs, requesting manual ISF uploads, and researching and reporting the root cause of late ISF transmissions.
• Research and understand clearance exceptions and effectively communicate next steps to internal and external partners to facilitate resolution.
• Build supportive relationships and routinely collaborate with internal partners to encourage collective problem-solving that puts the guest first and contributes to success at Target.
• Stay current with the ever-changing and complex trade environment by continually developing industry knowledge of new policies and how they relate to Target's import profile.
• First point of contact for general issue resolutions. Partners with Senior Level team members on escalations.
• Support the effectiveness of Global Trade Brokerage through measurement and tracking of KPIs and forecast accuracy. Challenge the status quo and identify new opportunities for measurement in service of continuous improvement.

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: General Merchandise Retailers
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees