Brooks Running · 1 day ago
Senior Transportation Excellence Analyst
US, Washington, Seattle
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$80K/yr - $120K/yr
5+ years expBrooks Running is a company driven to create gear and experiences that enhance the joy of movement. They are seeking a Senior Transportation Excellence Analyst to enhance and implement transportation management systems, optimize costs, and align transportation processes with broader supply chain goals.
ApparelFashionManufacturingShoesSporting Goods
Responsibilities
Collaborate with Sr. Manager of Inbound Transportation, Origin and Destination Network Operations Managers, and Transportation Director to define and document E2E Global Transportation roadmap
Challenge transportation leaders to build a transportation network that best serves the Runner by delivering capacity, consistent lead times, at optimal costs
Plan and lead RFPs and carrier rate negotiation analysis in partnership with Transportation Leadership
Provide subject matter expertise on Brooks’ carrier strategy to the Origin and Destination Network Operations Team
Lead collaboration with the Transportation team to elicit, analyze, communicate, and validate opportunities and requirements for changes to business processes
Build and foster relationships with Brooks’ carrier partners
Own and drive the Inbound Transportation Management Maturity process to document as-is and tobe business processes to support the Transportation team’s maturity journey
Construct business cases for projects with clearly defined requirements and financial analyses including calculated Returns on Investment (ROI)
In partnership with SC Excellence and IT teams, manage the testing process for Transportation projects including building use cases and test plans for integration and user acceptance testing, and leading user acceptance testing efforts
Own identification of technology issues during day-to-day work and problems surfaced in testing and lead tracking and resolution
Coordinate production and delivery of end-user training and materials as new processes and technologies are implemented
Communicate and evangelize the introduction of new technology-enabled capabilities
Contribute data and metrics and Transportation sustainability program information to support the Brooks Annual Sustainability Report by partnering with carrier partners to gather data
Identify opportunities for reducing carbon emissions in line with the Inbound Transportation and Brooks’ CSR team
Facilitate meetings with agendas that include clearly defined outcomes; follow up on assigned action items and next steps
Communicate difficult/sensitive information tactfully and in a timely manner to our external partners
Present complex technical subjects and project status at appropriate detail for target audience (eg: executive vs. line-level)
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Information Systems, Computer Science or related discipline, required
5 years working as a Business Analyst, or relevant experience performing business analyst activities including business case creation, requirements gathering, process modeling, or project management
Experience working with ocean, air, and trucking carriers including rate negotiation, capacity analysis
Resourceful at conducting research into business issues and applicable technology solutions
Experience helping to define business requirements and to evaluate proposed solutions to meet those requirements
Talent for analyzing and communicating alternatives, risks, and benefits with the goal of reaching decisions or resolving problems
Experience working in a global environment with colleagues from different cultures
Experience with various software development methodologies (Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, etc.)
Strong organizational, problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making skills
Excellent communication, facilitation and negotiation skills, and the ability to persuade others
Excellent interpersonal skills that inspire and build trust resulting in effective working relationships across the company
General understanding of application programming, database and system design
Highly self-motivated and self-directed
Unwavering demonstration of Brooks' corporate values
Embraces and lives the Brooks values!
Preferred
Master's degree a plus
Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP) certification or Certification of Competency in Business Analysis (CCBA) certification from the International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA) or similar certification is desirable
Experience implementing, updating and enhancing Purchase Order Management Systems and Transportation Management Systems (TMS) a plus (e.g.: Manhattan/PkMS, JDA, RedPrairie, M3/Infor)
Knowledge of manufacturing and/or the footwear and apparel business, systems, and processes helpful
Passionate participation in Brooks' sports activities a plus, overridden by the ability to understand and empathize with the runner to develop loyal, engaging relationships with our customers and the Brooks community
Benefits
Benefits - including medical, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, disability insurance, HSA and employer contribution, FSA, family & fertility assistance, 401K Savings Plan and match, employee assistance program, and transportation assistance.
Paid Time Off - Brooks offers generous time off including three to five weeks of paid time off, eleven paid holidays, paid sick and parental leave.
Bonus - in addition to base pay, Brooks employees may also be offered an annual bonus based on company performance.
Perks - including product discounts, employee recognition, fitness discounts, volunteer and donation benefits.
Company
Brooks Running
Brooks Running designs and manufactures high-performance running shoes, apparel, and accessories for both male and female runners. It is a sub-organization of Berkshire Hathaway.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Dan Sheridan
Chief Executive Officer
Carson Caprara
SVP, Footwear and Apparel
Recent News
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