Yard Operations Leader - Regional DC Logistics

Roundel; Midlothian (TX); On-site; USD 73,000 - 132,000; Full time

Job summary

Target's Midlothian distribution center seeks a Logistics Yard Operations Manager to lead yard safety, provider management, and capacity planning for outbound loads to our store network.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in supply chain, experience with yard or fleet management, and strong leadership, analytics, and cross-functional collaboration abilities. The role supports 24/7 operations and works with carriers, HQ, and logistics leaders to drive continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in supply chain or logistics
• Experience managing third-party service providers
• Experience in transportation load planning, yard management or fleet management preferred
• Strong mentoring, training and development skills
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, time management, organizational and presentation skills

Responsibilities

• Oversee yard provider management and hold carriers accountable to SOPs.
• Ensure yard safety by daily audits and safety discussions with drivers.
• Manage yard capacity and trailer availability using YMS tools.
• Lead and develop Yard Coordinators and align with senior logistics priorities.
• Perform additional Senior Logistics Manager duties as required.

Skills

Supply chain experience

Team leadership

Data analysis

Problem solving

Communication

Safety leadership

YMS familiarity

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

YMS

Job description

Target's Midlothian distribution center seeks a Logistics Yard Operations Manager to lead yard safety, provider management, and capacity planning for outbound loads to our store network.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in supply chain, experience with yard or fleet management, and strong leadership, analytics, and cross-functional collaboration abilities. The role supports 24/7 operations and works with carriers, HQ, and logistics leaders to drive continuous improvement.