Senior International Logistics Analyst
Working at Target means helping all families discover the joy of everyday life. We bring that vision to life through our values and culture. 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 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, and comfortable working in varying degrees of ambiguity.

As a Senior International Logistics Analyst, you are responsible for partnering closely with Planning Inventory Management, Third Party Logistics Providers, Domestic First Mile Transportation, and Systems Product teams to ensure efficient international operations and performance. This role is responsible for coordinating international air freight activities, supporting import system maintenance and configuration, analyzing transportation disruptions, and driving continuous improvement initiatives that enable a reliable import network.

The analyst engages in operations, systems coordination, process development and improvement, stakeholder engagement, and cross-functional collaboration to improve execution and meet evolving business needs. This role leverages operational experience, data-driven insights, root cause analysis, and strong partnership skills to deliver excellence across Target's international supply chain.

Responsibilities

• Analyze, coordinate and support International Air Freight operations and related processes.
• Partner with Third Party Logistics Providers, Planning Inventory Management, Domestic First Mile Transportation, and Systems Product teams to effectively flow freight and to resolve challenges using data analysis and root cause investigation.
• Analyze, maintain, and configure multiple systems.
• Support implementation of new capabilities, operational routines, and system enhancements that improve import transportation performance.
• Establish and document operational processes and best practices that improve consistency and stakeholder engagement.
• Monitor transportation disruptions and communicate impacts across cross-functional partners.
• Utilize critical thinking and operational analysis to identify risks, recommend solutions, and improve overall transportation reliability.
• Build and maintain strong partnerships across business functions to support strategic logistics objectives.
• Provide operational support during major incidents and assist with escalation management when required.

Requirements

• 4-year degree or equivalent experience.
• Experience in international logistics, transportation/supply chain, or operations.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and root cause analysis skills.
• Experience working with transportation systems.
• Ability to analyze operational data and communicate actionable insights.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong collaboration and influencing skills across cross-functional teams.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in ambiguous and rapidly changing environments.
• Experience establishing operational processes and driving continuous improvement.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detail.
• Flexibility to work varied hours if needed, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and major incident escalations.
• Experience partnering with third-party logistics providers.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience supporting international air freight operations.
• Knowledge of import transportation processes and systems.
• Strong conflict resolution and stakeholder management skills.
• Demonstrated resilience, adaptability, and confidence when managing complex operational challenges.

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.