Sr Logistics Analyst (Minneapolis)

Target • Minneapolis, MN

8d • $71,000 - $128,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

As a Senior Logistics Analyst on the Port and Facility First Mile Transportation team, you’ll play a critical role in ensuring timely and efficient movement of domestic goods from U.S. vendors through Target’s consolidation and distribution network. You’ll collaborate with internal partners, vendor providers, and third-party logistics (3PL) partners to deliver operational excellence, strengthen 3PL relationships, and identify opportunities for continuous improvement in speed, cost, and reliability.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Economics, or related field.
• Proven track record of ownership and delivering measurable results.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Experience working with transportation carriers or 3PL partners.
• Demonstrated ability to use data and KPIs to drive performance improvement.
• Process-oriented mindset with a focus on continuous improvement.

Nice To Haves

• Transportation management experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage and optimize product flow from vendor warehouse pickup through consol operations, ensuring on-time, cost-effective transportation.
• Partner with vendors and 3PL providers to improve performance, efficiency, and service reliability.
• Use data and KPIs to identify opportunities, measure impact, and drive continuous improvement.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to execute transportation strategies and special events with precision.
• Lead initiatives to enhance visibility, streamline processes, and enable faster decision-making.
• Act as a change agent—challenging the status quo and driving innovation across the inbound transportation network.
• Respond quickly and effectively to high-impact operational events to maintain service commitments.

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
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees