Logistics Yard Operations Manager
CurrentA role in Global Logistics, Inventory Allocation and Replenishment with focuses on the efficient transportation of product around the world. Supports sales operations and planning, to ensuring compliance with U.S. Customs regulations, to achieving the best possible product availability through proper inventory positioning. Role establishes and develops great relationships with Target vendors to encourage on-time shipment and delivery to stores and ultimately, guests.A Yard Operations Manager provides a chance to influence with a focus on safety, leadership, excellence, self-motivation, problem-solving and teamwork. Role fosters a “safety first” culture through awareness, training, execution and accountability. Role works diligently with Site teams and the RLD to maintain a safe and healthy work environment for all drivers and team members that enter Target’s yard. Responsibilities include all yard functions, as well as execution and oversite of the 3PL carriers. Oversees and support logistics yard operations at distribution centers within a specific region, servicing a growing base of stores by delivering loads outbound to Target’s store network. Collaborates with a diverse group of stakeholders, to include Distribution leadership, Carrier Partners, Assets Protection, Market Logistics Leaders, Regional Logistics Directors and HQ teams to identify gaps in processes and drive optimization through the development of tools and automation within the yard operation. Role helps Operational teams meet their business goals to ensure a high level of service, maximizing efficiencies and serving as a change agent to champion continuous improvement and do what is best for the guest.