Sr Sourcing Logistics Analyst (Minneapolis/Hybrid)

The pay range is $69,000.00 - $124,200.00

Pay is based on several factors which vary based on position. These include labor markets and in some instances may include education, work experience and certifications. In addition to your pay, Target cares about and invests in you as a team member, so that you can take care of yourself and your family. Target offers eligible team members and their dependents comprehensive health benefits and programs, which may include medical, vision, dental, life insurance and more, to help you and your family take care of your whole selves. Other benefits for eligible team members include 401(k), employee discount, short term disability, long term disability, paid sick leave, paid national holidays, and paid vacation. Find competitive benefits from financial and education to well-being and beyond at ~~~ .

As a Fortune 50 company with more than 350,000 team members worldwide, Target is an iconic brand and one of America's leading retailers.

Working at Target means the opportunity to help all families discover the joy of everyday life. Caring for our communities is woven into who we are, and we invest in the places we collectively live, work and play. We prioritize relationships, fuel and develop talent by creating growth opportunities, and succeed as one Target team. At our core, our purpose is ingrained in who we are, what we value, and how we work. It's how we care, grow, and win together.

This role is responsible for supporting the sourcing, analysis, and negotiations of logistics solutions that enable the efficient flow of good through Target's supply chain. The role is focused on securing capacity solutions which deliver consistency at an optimized cost for First Mile transportation modes. The individual in this role will contribute to sourcing strategy creation and enablement, lead end-to-end proactive and ad hoc capacity sourcing exercises, and troubleshoot outstanding capacity issues to help Target achieve transportation goals that serve our Guests.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing, analyzing, and negotiating capacity solutions to support Domestic First Mile business across Truckload, Intermodal, Expedited and Dedicated

• Sourcing capacity to support annual forecasts as well as ad-hoc volume spikes

• Evaluating, screening, and onboarding potential new carriers for all First Mile logistics services; owning the maintenance of Carrier and Shipper Agreements in partnership with Legal and Contracts & Catalog Management

• Developing and maintaining routines to support on-time and accurate payment to our carriers in partnership with the Freight Payment team

• Monitoring and reviewing carrier capacity and efficiency vs expectations with operational teams; supporting carrier performance management routines

• Developing and executing deep analysis and reporting pertaining to historical/current transportation network plans and data

• Leading projects as assigned and delegating responsibility to others within the team

• Point of escalation for operations involving addition of new business or removal of carrier business due to performance or costing issues

Requirements

• 4-year degree or equivalent experience

• 3+ years of relevant experience within supply chain sourcing/procurement, logistics, transportation industry

• Proven expertise in analyzing logistics solutions

• Proven ability to effectively collaborate with multiple business partners (internal and external)

• Proven ability in performance management of 3rd party providers

• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills

• Proven ability to communicate clearly in difficult situations

• Self-motivated and demonstrates initiative

• Demonstrates ability to work independently, navigate ambiguity and work with undefined projects

• Strong ability to plan, manage, and prioritize time/tasks effectively

• High level of proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Desired Requirements

• Knowledge of general supply chain planning concepts

• Working knowledge of Transportation EDI and Freight Payment standards

• Transportation Systems experience including working knowledge of JDA transportation management solutions

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 ~~~.

Application deadline is : 09/25/2024