Lead Supply Chain Analyst (Hybrid)

The pay range is $92,000.00 - $166,000.00

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 https://corporate.target.com/careers/benefits.

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. We are on a mission to win decisively over any competitor, with a seamless and superior guest service experience unlike any they can offer. Our teams work with the agility our mission requires, and we constantly come together to implement new processes in record time. So 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 the 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.

As a Lead Supply Chain Analyst, you will contribute to the team that is at the heart of Target’s supply chain strategy. Within the Capacity Planning & Utilization team, you will own the creation of capacity risk mitigation plans to support network growth while balancing volume in our nodes. You will work with stakeholders and senior leaders across the company in Finance, Stores and GSCL teams to enable capacity utilization plans. This role will help drive your career development through robust problem solving, sharpening your data analysis skills, and effectively communicating complex concepts in written and verbal form with all levels, including Sr. level leaders. 

Project, Process, and Program Management 

• Lead supply chain initiatives to deliver improved financial performance 

• Own a multi-year capacity risk mitigation plan solving for breakpoints in the network. Quantify impact of solves, create business cases, inform and influence stakeholders 

• Influence senior leaders by providing accurate end to end data analysis and interpretation, with well-founded insights. Impact and influence key decisions throughout the project life cycle using cost- based analysis 

• Establish timelines, milestones, communication, and deliverables. Identify roadblocks and communicate proactively to leadership and key stakeholders 

Data Analysis 

• Gather and analyze supply chain data to understand the current state of Target’s supply chain 

• Work cross-functionally with partners from: Finance, Stores, and GSCL teams to align planning inputs and develop volume/capacity plans 

• Ensure accuracy of all planning inputs and outputs by implementing validation processes and reasonability checks 

• Recommend changes and/or improvements in Target’s supply chain based on findings 

 

About You

• B.S. in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business, Finance, Engineering, or other related fields or relevant experience 

• Previous Supply Chain experience in either a HQ or Field capacity required 

• At least 6 years of demonstrated experience collaborating across teams and building strong, cross-functional relationships 

• Deep passion for problem solving, continuous learning and process improvement 

• Can make decisions with little to no guidance from manager or other leaders 

• Demonstrated ability to interact with and influence senior leaders 

• Problem solving and project management experience; advanced excel and PowerPoint skills  

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. An ability to distill information into actionable, persuasive insights, and present to varying levels of leadership 

• Ability to source and analyze data to create well-grounded business cases for use in multi-year planning process

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

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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.

Application deadline is : 08/13/2025