Transportation Analyst

JD Sports Fashion • Indianapolis, IN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Transportation Analyst produces and interprets KPI reports in support of transportation and supply chain operational business and provides root cause analysis/solutions in support of trend variances. Must be able to work cross-functionally with both internal and external key business partners. Small package operational tasks as needed to help support the business. This individual should effectively exhibit JD Group North America’s core values of Customer, People, Winning, Community, and Financial Responsibility in everything they do by performing the following key duties:

With support of business partners, responsible for maintaining, evolving, creating, and/or implementing clear KPI reporting and dashboards in support of Supply Chain with an emphasis on parcel transportation. 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. Examples: 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. Support annual budgeting and reforecasting exercises. Identify and forecast trends in order to create accurate budget models and latest estimate revisions. Operational processes as needed.

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.
• Additional 3 - 5 years’ experience preferably in supply chain, transportation, finance or related field analytics.
• Internal candidates with JD Finish Line experience strongly preferred; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Advanced knowledge and abilities with Microsoft Access and Excel.
• Knowledge and experience using SQL queries and Microsoft Power BI preferred.
• Ability to work cross-functionally with both internal and external key business partners.
• Punctuality and regular attendance consistent with the company’s policies are required for the position.

Nice To Haves

• Internal JD Finish Line Candidates Preferred
• Seeking individual with Supply Chain or IT degree and/or internship experience
• Knowledge and experience using SQL queries and Microsoft Power BI preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining, evolving, creating, and/or implementing clear KPI reporting and dashboards in support of Supply Chain with an emphasis on parcel transportation.
• Performing root cause analysis on unexpected variances with recommendations to leadership.
• Ensuring data integrity with the ability to offer up solutions on improving reliability.
• Establishing key relationships with cross-functional business partners, especially data analytics and finance.
• Initiating, maintaining, and fostering relationships with external freight audit and other bench-marking sources.
• Performing other detailed analysis as business dictates (e.g., network optimization, modal composition, shipping revenue modeling, contract evaluation, labor modeling).
• Performing monthly accrual and reconciliation processes with SOX compliant internal financial partners to adhere to GAAP.
• Supporting annual budgeting and reforecasting exercises.
• Identifying and forecasting trends in order to create accurate budget models and latest estimate revisions.
• Performing operational processes as needed.

Benefits

• The company offers a world of choices across our portfolio of brands.
• Opportunities at our corporate offices in Indianapolis, IN and Boulder, CO, our distribution and call center, as well as 900+ stores across the nation.
• Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion.
• Voluntary, employee-led, Employee Resource Groups to support our Diversity & Inclusion mission and goals.
• D&I Council composed of individuals throughout the company who are committed to creating an inclusive workplace.
• Reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable laws, including for disabilities, pregnancy, and religious practices.

What This Job Offers

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