Senior Systems Analyst, Supply Chain Solutions

Brooks Running•Seattle, WA

10h•Hybrid

About The Position

As a Senior Systems Analyst for Supply Chain Solutions, you will play a pivotal role in implementing a new Inbound Transportation Management System. You will be a Subject Matter Expert with mastery of supply chain execution processes and concepts including global freight management, distribution logistics, inventory management, and manufacturing. You understand the integration of Supply Chain to ensure alignment and synchronization across Supply Chain areas. You will leverage your expertise in Supply Chain Solution functions and support the Transportation, Distribution, Planning, and Sourcing teams with technology and improvements which remove friction from their processes. You will work with the Integrations and Enterprise architects and other SMEs to ensure all required data is mapped and integrated according to Brooks Integration guidelines and best practices â including product, purchase orders, and inventory to optimize inventory movement across the supply chain. You will collaborate with Transportation, Sourcing, Distribution, Sales, Runner Experience, and Information Technology teams to ensure systems are leveraged for execution. You will support the Supply Chain team in conducting scenario analysis and what-if simulations using the system capabilities to assess the impact of various supply chain disruptions, demand fluctuations, and market changes. You will provide decision support to business and IT leadership and key stakeholders by presenting insights, recommendations, and alternative scenarios derived from these simulations and analyses.

Requirements

7+ years of wholesale and retail experience; footwear and/or apparel industry experience highly desired.
7+ years of comprehensive expertise in supply chain management principles encompassing global transportation, distribution, and production. Understand the intricacies of end-to-end supply chain processes and the interdependencies. Demonstrate proficiency in supply chain concepts, including supply chain planning, procurement, production, and distribution logistics. Able to seamlessly integrate Supply Chain functions to ensure alignment and synchronization.
Advanced knowledge of various Supply Chain execution functions such as Supply Management (Purchase Order execution, Supplier and Carrier Collaboration, Work in Progress, Pack and Ship, Pack List, ASN, Global Freight (Transport Plans, Book & Tender, Track Shipment, Freight Audit and Payment, Control Center) and Finance and Trade (Freight Audit & Pay, Receipt))
Experience in implementing an inbound Transportation Management System (Infor Nexus experience highly desired)
High level of data literacy; ability to understand and explain to stakeholders the role of specific data subjects and processes necessary to support a Global Transportation management system and Supply Chain Digitalization implementations
Excellent data and process requirement definition skills, including the ability to define preconditions, post-conditions, tolerances, exception handling, and notification processes necessary to support and improve business operations
Demonstrated understanding of mathematical, statistical, and analytical concepts; optimally, an understanding of the data structures necessary to support those functions
Strong technical skills, including the ability to adopt new technology with agility and the ability to mentor others on the use of new technology solutions
Experience with leveraging data visualization and reporting tools to drive insights and decision-making

Responsibilities

System Configuration and Maintenance â
Configure and maintain the system (currently Infor Nexus) system to support various modules and processes.
Configure data models, workflows, dashboards, and reports to meet specific business requirements and user needs
Ensure data integrity and accuracy within the system by implementing data validation checks and error handling mechanisms
Data Management and Integration â
Manage data integration processes between the and other enterprise applications, such as ERP as well as external market signals (3PLâs, carriers, etc.)
Ensure seamless data flow and synchronization between the system and external data sources to support real-time planning and decision-making
Data Analysis â
Analyze datasets using statistical methods and data analysis techniques to perform regression analysis, hypothesis testing, draw meaningful conclusions, and provide actionable insights, ensuring data quality and consistency
Process Optimization and Improvement â
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for process improvement and optimization within Supply Chain
Analyze existing workflows, identify bottlenecks, and propose enhancements to streamline activities, improve efficiency, and improve inventory turn
Implement best practices and industry standards for a Global Transportation Management System
Cross-Functional Collaboration â
Collaborate cross-functionally with Transportation, Distribution, Supply Chain Excellence, Sales, Runner Experience and IT, to gather requirements, define system configurations, and ensure alignment of processes with organizational goals
Serve as a subject matter expert on the system (currently Infor Nexus) providing guidance, training, and support to end users across different functional areas
Risk Management and Mitigation â
Develop risk mitigation strategies and contingency plans to address potential disruptions and ensure business continuity within Supply Chain execution technologies
Identify supply chain risks and vulnerabilities using analytics and visualization capabilities
Performance Monitoring and Reporting â
Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics related to Supply Chain execution performance (Transportation, Distribution, etc.)
Ensure that the platform meets the agreed upon availability and processing SLAs
Generate reports, dashboards, and scorecards to track performance, highlight areas for improvement, and communicate insights to stakeholders at all levels of the organization
Project Management and Product Ownership â
Lead system implementation projects, upgrades, and system enhancements, coordinating activities with internal teams, external vendors, and consultants (Primary initial responsibility is a new inbound Transportation Management System, currently Infor Nexus)
Mentor business and technology team members on the Infor Nexus and business processes in the context of the processes
Work with vendor(s) to ensure that periodic business reviews are occurring to keep a pulse on service delivery and upcoming project/enhancement milestones
Product Manager for the system, including Interfaces with vendors:
Own and maintain an initiatives/enhancements roadmap to ensure, enhance and scale the systems functionalities as well as delivery of new features and strategic initiatives, in context of the systems you manage and support
Jointly own with vendor(s), the delivery roadmap for enhancements, break-fixes, patches, updates, and upgrades, following an agile delivery methodology where possible
Work with technology vendor(s) to estimate initiatives and provide input into the Initiative and PPM Approval processes
Regularly review technology innovation from our vendor(s) and maintain an enhancement backlog
Provide leadership, guidance, and mentorship to other analysts and end users to build expertise and capabilities in Supply Chain execution
Continuous Learning and Development â
Stay updated on the latest features, functionalities, and best practices related in Supply Chain Technologies through training, certifications, and participation in user communities
Share knowledge and insights with colleagues and stakeholders to foster a culture of continuous learning and improvement in integrated planning processes

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 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.

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