Senior Transportation (Financial) Analyst

Finish Line • Indianapolis, IN

32d • Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Transportation Analyst is responsible for producing and interpreting KPI reports to support transportation and supply chain operations, providing root cause analysis and solutions for trend variances. This role requires cross-functional collaboration with internal and external business partners and involves handling small package operational tasks. The individual is expected to embody JD Finish Line’s core values of Customer, People, Winning, Community, and Financial Responsibility.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) in Supply Chain, Transportation, Accounting, Operations Management, Finance, Business Administration or other related field from a four-year college or university.
• 3 - 5 years’ experience preferably in supply chain, transportation, finance or related field analytics.
• Advanced knowledge and abilities with Microsoft Access and Excel.
• Ability to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
• Punctuality and regular attendance consistent with the company’s policies.

Nice To Haves

• Internal candidates with JD Finish Line experience strongly preferred.
• Knowledge and experience using SQL queries and Microsoft Power BI preferred.

Responsibilities

• Produce and interpret KPI reports in support of transportation and supply chain operational business.
• Provide root cause analysis/solutions in support of trend variances.
• Work cross-functionally with both internal and external key business partners.
• Perform small package operational tasks as needed to help support the business.
• Maintain, evolve, create, and/or implement clear KPI reporting and dashboards in support of Supply Chain with an emphasis on parcel transportation (with support of business partners).
• Perform root cause analysis on unexpected variances with recommendations to leadership.
• Ensure data integrity with the ability to offer up solutions on improving reliability.
• Establish key relationships with cross-functional business partners, especially data analytics and finance.
• Initiate, maintain, and foster relationships with external freight audit and other bench-marking sources.
• Perform other detailed analysis as business dictates (e.g., network optimization, modal composition, shipping revenue modeling, contract evaluation, labor modeling, etc.).
• Perform monthly accrual and reconciliation processes with SOX compliant internal financial partners to adhere to GAAP.
• Own and improve the claims process for both Direct to Consumer (DTC) and Retail packages.
• Identify and forecast trends in order to create accurate budget models and latest estimate revisions.
• Manage and develop the associate analyst.
• Perform operational processes as needed.

Benefits

• Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion
• Voluntary, employee-led, Employee Resource Groups
• D&I Council composed of individuals throughout the company
• Reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable laws, including for disabilities, pregnancy, and religious practices

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior