Industry & Services >> CEO Interviews >> May 16, 2002
STEVE CARTER is Director, Domestic Transportation Operations of
Target Corporation. He has worked in Target Corporation
Transportation since October 2000. He is responsible for all
modes of domestic transportation for Target Corporation, a $39
billion retail merchandiser which includes Target Stores,
SuperTarget, Marshall Fields, Mervyn's, Target.Direct, and
Associated Merchandising Corporation. Mr. Carter's work history
includes 20 years of leadership experience in distribution and
supply chain management, including service as a Corps of
Engineers officer in the U.S. Army, at McLane Company (a
subsidiary of Wal-Mart), and at Case Corporation (manufacturer of
construction and farm equipment). His most recent position prior
to Target was as the Director of Distribution ' North America for
Reebok International, Limited. Joining Target in 1999, he worked
in the Distribution Operations group for one year prior to his
current position. He is an active member of the Council of
Logistics Management, and serves as a member of Burlington
Northern Santa Fe's Customer Advisory Board. Mr. Carter earned a
BS in Engineering from the United States Military Academy at West
Point, an MBA with Distinction from the Wharton School, and a
Master of Systems Engineering degree from the University of
Pennsylvania. Profile
TWST: Can you give us a quick overview of what being the Directorof Domestic Transport Operations for Target Corporation entails?
Mr. Carter: Basically, moving all modes of collect