Sr Logistics Analyst - Last Mile Operations (Hybrid)

Target • Minneapolis, MN

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

Target Global Supply Chain and Logistics is evolving at a rapid pace. We are constantly reimagining how to get the right product to the guest better, faster, and more cost effectively than before. We are operating smarter, better utilizing our resources and leveraging data driven decisions to deliver the convenience and service levels our guest demands. We are driven to win in this competitive, rapidly changing business by providing a differentiated and frictionless guest experience. Our teams work with the agility our mission requires, and we rapidly develop and deploy new approaches and processes that improve existing operations and enable new capabilities. We are looking for exceptional people who are proactive, creative, independent, innovative, practical, and comfortable with 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, and can build and execute effective plans to address? If so, you will have success on one of our dynamic teams. Last Mile Operations at Target is responsible for moving E-Commerce shipments from our unique Omnichannel fulfillment network to our Guests’ homes as well as supporting the growth of a variety of digital marketplace strategies. Target continues to focus on ways to increase speed to guests, enable new digital capabilities, and drive top line growth for the business. Servicing logistics and transportation of a large scale, distributed network with high volumes means simultaneous attention to day-to-day detail as well as the ability to step back and think strategically to drive change within Target and with our carriers to provide a best-in-class Guest experience. As a Sr. Logistics Analyst, you will manage strategies that support guest delivery experience, sales, and profitability objectives through both Target Last Mile Delivery and Same Day Delivery businesses. You will monitor supply chain performance using data and metrics and perform complex data analysis to identify the root cause of defects. You will demonstrate intellectual curiosity, streamlining and simplifying complex business processes through technology innovation, and developing solutions that scale. This will require working with both internal and external partners across operations, product, safety, legal, and other critical teams. You will advocate for decisions based on what is good for Target holistically and act as agents for change instead of accepting the status quo. Additionally, you will be responsible for supporting daily operations across Target’s sortation center and stores network and working with carriers to support planning and execution. This will require working across multiple teams and driving clear and timely communication with key partners. Travel up 25% of the time.

Requirements

• Four-year degree or equivalent experience
• 3-5 years operational management experience
• Experience influencing upwards and presenting to leadership (Director, Senior Director, VP levels)
• Strong analytical and reasoning skills
• Data-driven approach to problem solving
• Proven track record of taking ownership and driving results
• Can make decisions with little to no guidance from manager or other leaders
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Time management skills

Nice To Haves

• Experience in distribution or transportation
• Expertise in SQL, ETL, and BI (Tableau, Domo, etc.) experience in a large-scale, complex business environment

Responsibilities

• Manage strategies that support guest delivery experience, sales, and profitability objectives through both Target Last Mile Delivery and Same Day Delivery businesses.
• Monitor supply chain performance using data and metrics.
• Perform complex data analysis to identify the root cause of defects.
• Streamline and simplify complex business processes through technology innovation, and develop solutions that scale.
• Work with both internal and external partners across operations, product, safety, legal, and other critical teams.
• Advocate for decisions based on what is good for Target holistically and act as agents for change instead of accepting the status quo.
• Support daily operations across Target’s sortation center and stores network.
• Work with carriers to support planning and execution.
• Drive clear and timely communication with key partners.

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: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree