Logistics Analyst – Last Mile Carrier Performance (Minneapolis)

Target; Minneapolis (MN); Hybrid; USD 56,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as a Logistics Analyst – Last Mile Carrier Performance, responsible for enhancing carrier relationships through data analysis. Your work will focus on improving logistics operations while collaborating with various teams in a hybrid work environment. Ideal candidates will have strong analytical skills, experience in complex systems, and a creative approach to problem-solving.

Benefits

Comprehensive health benefits

401(k) plan

Employee discount

Paid vacation

Short and long-term disability

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience operating in complex systems.
• Strong analytical and reasoning skills.
• Ability to analyze data in Excel.

Responsibilities

• Support Last Mile carrier relationships by leading analysis.
• Identify and drive improvements in carrier networks.
• Collaborate with internal and external teams.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

SQL

Excel

Education

Four-year degree or equivalent experience

Job description

The pay range is $56,400.00 - $101,500.00

Pay is based on several factors which vary based on position.These include labor markets and in some instancesmay 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 https://corporate.target.com/careers/benefits.

About us:

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 (GSCL) 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 online—we deliver the convenience and immediate gratification they demand and deserve. 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 out 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.

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 sortation center strategy. More than 80% of that volume originates in over 1,400 of our Stores making Target the largest volume true Omnichannel shipper out there. Servicing the logistics and transportation out of that huge, distributed network with high volumes means a simultaneous microscopic attention to day-to-day detail as well as the ability to step back and think strategically in order to drive change within Target and with our carriers to fully leverage our Stores as Hubs strategy and provide maximum Best in Class Guest Experience.

As a Logistics Analyst – Last Mile Carrier Performance, you will be responsible for supporting the Last Mile carrier relationships by leading analysis and insight into carrier networks. Your objective is to identify, execute and drive improvement in how Target leverages carrier networks to improve cost, service, speed and sustainability. Strong problem solving skills, ability to drive change, self-motivated execution, and being a collaborative team player are must have skills. You will need to connect with internal relationship owners, vendor partners, technical teams, product teams, partner operational teams, and other various HQ and field teams. It is also important that you be comfortable working in ambiguous situations, changing, and executing vital processes in multiple systems. Core responsibilities are described within this job description. Job duties may change at any time due to business needs.

About you:

• Four-year degree or equivalent experience
• 2+ years experience operating and executing in complex systems
• Strong analytical and reasoning skills
• Ability to use SQL and analyze data in Excel
• Understanding of, or ability to learn small parcel business
• Creative approach to problem solving
• Proven track record of taking ownership and driving results
• Ability to set goals or outcomes and track and communicate progress
• Can make decisions with little to no guidance from manager or other leaders
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills

DesiredQualifications:

• Experience in distribution or transportation
• Experience with SQL and proficient in Excel

This position will operate as a Hybrid/Flex for Your Day work arrangement based on Target’s needs. A Hybrid/Flex for Your Day work arrangement means the team member’s core role will need to be performed both onsite at the Target HQ MN location the role is assigned to and virtually, depending upon what your role, team and tasks require for that day. Work duties cannot be performed outside of the country of the primary work location, unless otherwise prescribed by Target. Click here if you are curious to learn more about Minnesota.

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Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

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