Sr Analyst, Domestic First Mile Transportation (Hybrid

Position: Sr Analyst, Domestic First Mile Transportation (Hybrid)
The pay range is $73,000.00 - $

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

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, 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  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.

Senior Analyst, Domestic First Mile Transportation

As a Senior Analyst on the Domestic First Mile Transportation team, you will play a critical role in optimizing how product moves from our vendors into Target's supply chain. You will leverage data and operational insights to improve transportation performance, identify opportunities for network optimization, and influence strategic decisions that strengthen our inbound transportation network.

This role combines analytical problem solving, program management, and relationship management. You'll partner with Transportation, Inventory Management, Distribution, Merchandising, Technology, Finance, and external carrier partners to develop scalable solutions that improve service, reduce cost, and enhance network reliability.

Success in this role requires balancing strategic thinking with operational execution, using data to influence decisions, and building strong partnerships that drive meaningful business outcomes.

Responsibilities:

Transportation Strategy & Analytics

* Analyze transportation network performance to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement.

* Develop reporting, dashboards, and actionable insights that influence operational and strategic business decisions.

* Evaluate carrier performance using key performance indicators and recommend opportunities to improve service, cost, and reliability.

* Translate complex data into clear business recommendations and communicate insights to leaders and cross-functional partners.

Program & Process Management

* Lead transportation initiatives from planning through implementation while ensuring successful execution.

* Identify and implement process improvements that simplify operations and improve network performance.

* Support new transportation capabilities, operational pilots, and enterprise initiatives that enhance First Mile operations.

* Establish sustainable operating routines that improve visibility, accountability, and execution.

Partnership & Influence

* Build trusted relationships with carriers, third-party logistics providers, and internal business partners.

* Partner across Transportation, Supply Chain, and Merchandising to solve complex operational challenges.

* Influence cross-functional teams through data, thoughtful recommendations, and effective communication.

* Serve as a trusted resource for transportation…