Analyst, Outbound Transportation - Cost Intelligence & Forecast Modeling

This position supports freight payment processes, claims capture and forecast modelling across adidas eCommerce, Retail and Wholesale. The role focuses on the Outbound Director's implementation of strategic transportation initiatives while supporting and collaborating with other leaders, including the Sr Manager Outbound Transportation. The analyst sits within the Supply Chain & Sourcing team, partnering internally with Distribution Centres, eCommerce/Retail/Wholesale Excellence, Store Operations, Customer Service, Order Fulfilment, Customs and SCM Finance, and externally with the Freight Audit & Payment provider, 3PLs and parcel, LTL and TL carriers.

• Support Freight Audit & Payment (FAP) processes.
• Support claims audit and filing processes.
• Support requisite documentation, research and data needs as part of the claims automation initiative.
• Analyse and resolve invoice audit exceptions and provide recommendations on process improvements.
• Support the development of methods to enhance accrual and month-end close financial processes tied to outbound transportation.
• Support the development of financial reporting tools.
• Analyse transactional information flow between the FA&P provider and GBS/SAP/TMS.
• Collaborate with SCM Finance to resolve all logic-based cost coding elements.
• Monitor and track budget versus actuals and provide insight on cost drivers.
• Process parcel and freight claims for contracted carriers as needed.
• Drive data quality improvements to enhance cost reporting accuracy and reduce coding exceptions.
• Support and partner with Internal Controls to conduct the annual audit of active FedEx accounts and utilisation.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Operations Management, Finance or Analytics from a college or university, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Minimum 2+ years of related work experience in the supply chain/logistics industry or supply chain finance, with a transportation focus.
• Advanced proficiency in English, including the ability to read, write, speak and comprehend information effectively to perform the essential functions of the role.
• Complete knowledge of all modes of transportation (parcel, IM, LTL and TL).
• Excellent analysis and data management skills, with a demonstrated ability to organise data and extract insights in a logical manner; proficiency in Excel is necessary.
• Ability to summarise and present key findings to department and cross-functional leadership teams.
• Demonstrated ability to drive development, implementation and improvements to processes and KPIs.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills.
• Sound knowledge of the US distribution industry and transport operations.
• Independent working attitude with little oversight needed.
• Ability to take ownership of a project, prioritise effectively and drive it through to completion.
• A self-motivated, independent working mentality is required to be successful in this position.

• Transportation financial reporting and cost analysis experience.
• Knowledge of eCommerce transportation grounded in parcel distribution.

• Hybrid work policy requiring attendance in the office Monday through Thursday, with the flexibility to work remotely on Friday each week.
• For work requiring a high degree of collaboration or an in-person presentation, in-office attendance is required even on Friday.

• Robust and progressive medical cover, including an HSA with employer funding or FSA options, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage.
• Adoption support, including surrogate and fertility support.
• Short and long-term disability, and basic life and AD&D insurance.
• Enrolment in the 401k plan and Stock Purchase Plan with employer match.
• Education assistance for full-time employees.
• Generous leave policies, including 14 weeks of paid parental leave.
• Eligibility to earn an annual bonus based on company performance.
• Prorated flexible time off accruing at 0.4388 hours per day, increasing with years of service.
• Twelve paid holidays throughout the calendar year.
• Service Time Off during milestone years.

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