Analyst, Cost Intelligence & Forecast Modeling - Outbound Transportation

Purpose & Overall Relevance for the Organization:

This position is responsible for supporting domestic outbound transportation at adidas across Retail, eCommerce, and Wholesale. The role supports development and stability of the adidas transportation model and helps ensure expected delivery performance and SLA targets are met or exceeded.

The position will focus on the Outbound Director’s implementation of transportation strategic initiatives while supporting and collaborating with other leaders, including the Senior Manager of Outbound Transportation.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Outbound Transportation Leadership to understand business strategic ambitions and support process improvement initiatives.
• Provide analytics, reporting, and operational insight focused on cost savings and operational efficiency.
• Support implementation of tactical carrier optimization strategies.
• Analyze optimization inputs to drive TMS/nShift accuracy and performance enhancements.
• Support technical integration of carriers in TMS/nShift.
• Support and analyze variances between eCom/Omni and TMS/nShift platforms.
• Support strategic projects and outbound network optimization.
• Define and implement reduced lead-time programs and initiatives in conjunction with business channels.
• Track and monitor On-Time Delivery and SLA carrier performance.
• Support collaborations on Delivery Promise improvement.
• Support procurement contract negotiations by providing relevant data and information.
• Leverage and explore opportunities for utilization of AI in day-to-day and forward-looking activities and objectives.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Key Relationships

Internally: Distribution Centers, eCom/Retail/Wholesale Excellence, Store Operations, Customer Service, Order Fulfillment, Customs, and SCM Finance.

Externally: 3PLs, parcel, LTL, and TL carriers, and Customs Brokers.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Complete knowledge of all modes of transportation, including IM, LTL, TL, and Parcel.
• Knowledge of eCommerce transportation preferred.
• Excellent analytical skills and experience with performance metrics.
• Track record of process improvement.
• Knowledge of supply chain financial reporting and freight payment processes.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills.
• Sound knowledge of the US distribution industry and transport operations.
• Ability to summarize and present key findings to department and cross-functional leadership teams.
• Independent working attitude with little oversight needed.
• Ability to take ownership of a project, prioritize effectively, and drive projects through to completion.

Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Operations Management, or Analytics, 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.

Work Setting

adidas offers a hybrid work policy requiring attendance in the office Monday through Thursday, with 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.

Benefits and Culture

adidas offers medical, dental, vision, prescription drug, adoption, surrogate and fertility support, disability, life and AD&D insurance, a 401(k) plan, Stock Purchase Plan with employer match, education assistance, paid parental leave, flexible time off, paid holidays, Service Time Off, and performance-based annual bonuses.

adidas is an Equal Opportunity Employer that celebrates diversity, supports inclusiveness, encourages individual expression, and provides reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process.