Sr Manager Logistics - Temperature Controlled Transportation Sourcing (Hybrid)

Target•Minneapolis, MN

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

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. As a Sr Manager Logistics you’ll focus on sourcing transportation capacity solutions that deliver against business requirements for both Food First and Middle Mile transportation. You’ll partner closely with operational teams while establishing and maintaining great relationships with external carrier and yard partners. Here, you’ll be challenged to pivot from development of innovative capacity and sourcing strategies to ensuring flawless implementation across our growing transportation network. You will shape Target’s food distribution carrier network and directly own the balance between reliability, freshness and cost as we set out to achieve the transformative goals we have in front of us. The Food First and Middle Mile network includes truckload, less than truckload and yard providers. The category contains volume that originates at domestic vendors, internal and external consolidation points with destinations across our 8 food distribution centers and both mainland and offshore stores. Role is self-directed, requires detailed problem solving, independent judgment and decision making.

Requirements

4-year degree or equivalent experience
7 years of sourcing, transportation or retail supply chain experience preferred
2+ years leadership experience, direct leadership preferred
Proven ability to develop and execute sourcing strategies, transportation industry preferred
Proven ability to build strong relationships and collaborate across functional areas, experience with vendor or carrier relationships preferred
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to navigate effectively across levels and to facilitate meetings and presentations
Strong analytical, reasoning and critical thinking skills
Project management and negotiation experience
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and reporting tools
Experience driving key performance indicator results with 3rd party logistics partners

Nice To Haves

MBA preferred

Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end sourcing process, leveraging RFIs, complex RFPs, cross-functional collaboration and direct negotiation, to ensure adequate network capacity and cost
Leverage leadership skills for creation and iteration of souring strategy through collaboration with senior leadership, operational and procurement partners
Utilize data, insights and benchmarks to deliver additional value to the organization
Maintain comprehensive understanding of transportation industry trends, carrier base, market conditions and technology tools
Establish and maintain effective partnerships with third-party carriers and yard providers through strong communication and routines
Negotiate business terms and conditions, lead contract management in coordination with corporate legal partners
Lead training and engagement moments with internal and external partners, inclusive of performance reviews with support from operational teams
Serve as an escalation point and stakeholder for all aspects of carrier performance management
Build trust with key stakeholders to be able to navigate complex, conflicting and changing priorities