Brooks Running
Transportation Excellence Lead
US, Washington, Seattle
Sponsorship not specified$104k-$156kDetected 22 days ago
SQLData VisualizationProject ManagementFinancial ModelingFinancial AnalysisSupply ChainProcess ImprovementPerformance ManagementCustomer SupportLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationProblem SolvingMentoringAccounts PayableLean ManufacturingTransportation Management
About the role
- You will interface Supply Chain Excellence, IT, Market Supply Planning, Sourcing, Customer Service, and other cross-functional teams to align Transportation processes, standards, and systems with broader Supply Chain and enterprise goals.
- You may also assist with documenting business processes, business rules for data, and organizational roles and responsibilities.
Responsibilities
- Lead development and execution of key initiatives within the global end-to-end Transportation roadmap, partnering with Supply Chain leadership to ensure alignment with Brooks' long-term supply chain strategy.
- Analyze transportation network opportunities by conducting scenario modeling, reviewing carrier sourcing, and optimizing networks. Provide recommendations to support business growth and changing needs.
- Lead carrier sourcing activities, including RFP design, rate negotiations, supplier evaluation, and selection.
- Build and foster relationships with Brooks' transportation carrier partners.
- Own the design of global transportation processes, SOPs, and operating standards to ensure scalability, consistency, and compliance.
- Lead transportation maturity frameworks, understanding current and future-state operating models and driving improvement initiatives in collaboration with Transportation team members and cross functional partners.
- Lead cross-functional alignment and decision-making for process changes, ensuring solutions balance operational feasibility, system capability, and business impact.
- Negotiate periodic air and ocean freight rate agreements, balancing cost, capacity, service, and lead-time requirements.
- Process Design & Continuous Improvement
- Lead transportation technology initiatives, including requirements definition, solution design, testing, and implementation change management.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field
- 7+ years of experience in transportation, supply chain, or related analytical roles
- Proven expertise in carrier strategy, sourcing, and performance management across multiple transportation modes
- Advanced analytical capabilities with ability to translate data into strategic recommendations to influence decision-making
- Advanced proficiency in transportation management systems (TMS) and analytics tools such as SQL, Power BI, or Tableau
- Experience working in a fast-paced, evolving environment with competing priorities
- equivalent combination of education and years of experience can be considered in lieu of degree(s)
- Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional transportation or supply chain initiatives with measurable business impact
- Proven ability to operate independently in ambiguous environments and develop solutions where standard processes may not exist
- Demonstrated experience influencing senior leadership and cross-functional stakeholders in complex, global environments
- Strong experience designing scalable processes, governance frameworks, and operating models
- Experience mentoring, coaching, or developing team members
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, demonstrating effective listening through concise, clear verbal and written communication
Nice to have
- Lean Six Sigma certification, continuous improvement skills, or project management preferred
Skills
- Base pay offered will vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
Compensation
- The pay range for this position, based out of the Brooks Seattle HQ, is $104,217 - $156,325 per year. Base pay offered will vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
- Bonus - In addition to base pay, Brooks employees may also be offered an annual bonus based on company performance.
- Location - You will spend 4 days per week in our Seattle offices, as we believe our organization flourishes when connections, collaboration, creativity, problem-solving, and celebrations happen in person.
- Contribute data, metrics, and Transportation sustainability program information to support the Brooks Annual Sustainability Report by partnering with carrier partners to gather data.
Benefits
- Brooks is proud to offer a robust benefits package to our employees and their families!
- Paid Time Off - Brooks offers generous time off, including five weeks of paid time off, eleven paid holidays, and 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.
Visa & Work Authorization
- You will drive operational, analytical, and project decisions by establishing financial and strategic guardrails, resolving issues independently, and escalating for sponsorship when required.
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