Sr Manager Logistics - Temperature Controlled Transportation Sourcing (Hybrid)

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 is evolving at an incredible pace. We are constantly reimagining how we get the right product to the right guest even better, faster
• more cost-effectively than before. We are becoming more intelligent, automated
• 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
• 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. Key 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
• 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 About You :
• 4-year degree or equivalent experience, MBA preferred
• 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 Core responsibilities of this job are described within the job description. Job duties may change at any time due to business needs. 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. Benefits Eligibility Please paste this url into your preferred browser to learn about benefits eligibility for this role: https://tgt.biz/BenefitsForYou_E 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 candidate.accommodations@HRHelp.Target.com. Non-accommodation-related requests, such as application follow-ups or technical issues, will not be addressed through this channel.