Adidas Analyst, Cost Intelligence & Forecast Modeling - Outbound Transportation

Adidas; Spartanburg (SC); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work policy

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Stock Purchase Plan

Education assistance

Parental leave

Job summary

Adidas is seeking a Freight Payments & Analytics Specialist in Spartanburg to help support outbound transportation cost control, audits, and reporting. You will collaborate with SCM Finance, 3PLs, and carriers to resolve coding and invoice issues while improving processes.

Hybrid work is available; a strong eye for data and English proficiency are essential. This role requires a Bachelor’s degree and 2+ years in supply chain or logistics finance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Operations Management, Finance or Analytics or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 2+ years in supply chain/logistics or supply chain finance (transportation focused).
• Advanced proficiency in English (read, write, speak, comprehend).

Responsibilities

• Support Freight Audit & Payment (FAP) processes.
• Support Claims Audit & Filing processes.
• Support documentation, research, and data needs for Claims automation.
• Analyze and resolve invoice audit exceptions; suggest process improvements.
• Assist accrual and month-end close processes tied to outbound transportation.
• Support development of financial reporting tools.
• Analyze data flow between FA&P provider and GBS/SAP/TMS.
• Collaborate with SCM Finance to resolve cost coding logic.
• Monitor budget vs. actuals and provide cost-driver insights.
• Process parcel & freight claims for contracted carriers as needed.
• Drive data quality to improve cost reporting and reduce coding errors.
• Partner with Internal Controls to audit FedEx accounts and usage.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Excel

Data analysis

English (advanced)

Financial reporting

Cost analysis

Logistics knowledge

Communication skills

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Logistics/Finance

Tools

SAP

TMS

GBS finance tooling

Job description

Purpose & Overall Relevance for the Organization:

This position is responsible for supporting freight payment processes, claims capture and forecast modeling at adidas (eCommerce, Retail and Wholesale). This position will focus on the Outbound Director's implementation of strategic transportation initiatives while supporting and collaborating with other leaders, including the Sr Manager Outbound Transportation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support Freight Audit & Payment (FAP) processes
• Support Claims Audit & Filing processes
• Support requisite documentation, research, and data needs as part of the Claims automation initiative
• Analyze and resolves invoice audit exceptions and provides recommendations on process improvements
• Support development of methods to enhance accrual and month end close financial processes tied to outbound transportation
• Support development of financial reporting tools
• Analyze transactional information flow between FA&P provider and GBS/SAP/TMS
• Collaborate with SCM Finance to resolve all logic-based cost coding elements
• Monitor and track budget vs actuals and provide insight on cost drivers
• Process parcel & 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 annual audit of active FedEx accounts & utilization
• Other duties as assigned

Key Relationships:

• Internally: Distribution Centers, eCom/Retail/Wholesale Excellence, Store Operations, Customer Service, Order Fulfillment, Customs, SCM Finance
• Externally: Freight Audit & Payment provider, 3PL's, carriers (parcel, LTL, and TL)

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Complete knowledge of all modes of transportation (Parcel, IM, LTL, and TL)
• Transportation financial reporting and cost analysis experience preferred
• Knowledge of eCommerce transportation grounded in parcel distribution preferred
• Excellent analysis and data management skills with demonstrated ability to organize data and extract insights in a logical manner (proficiency in Excel necessary)
• Ability to summarize 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, prioritize effectively, and ultimately drive project through to completion.
• This position requires a self-motivated independent working mentality to be successful.

Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Operations Management, Finance or Analytics from a college or university or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Minimum 2+ years related work experience in the supply chain/logistics industry or supply chain finance (transportation focused)
• Advanced proficiency in English is required, including the ability to read, write, speak, and comprehend information effectively to perform the essential functions of the role.

• At adidas we offer a Hybrid work policy which requires 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.
• adidas celebrates diversity, supports inclusiveness and encourages individual expression in our workplace. We actively encourage individuals with disabilities to apply and will provide reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process. We do not tolerate the harassment or discrimination toward any of our applicants or employees. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
• adidas offers robust and progressive medical, including HSA (Health Savings Account) with employer funding or FSA (Flexible Spending Account) options, dental, vision, prescription drug coverage, adoption, with surrogate and fertility support, short and long-term disability, and basic life and AD&D insurance. Employees are able to enroll in adidas' 401k plan and Stock Purchase Plan with employer match. Full-time employees are eligible for education assistance and generous Leave policies including 14 weeks of paid parental leave.
• Employees are eligible to earn an annual bonus based on company performance. Employees accrue prorated flexible time off in the amount .4388 hours per day that increases with years of service, twelve paid holidays throughout the calendar year and Service Time Off during milestone years.
• Though our teammates hail from all corners of the world, our working language is English.

adidas celebrates diversity, supports inclusiveness and encourages individual expression in our workplace. We do not tolerate the harassment or discrimination toward any of our applicants or employees. We are an equal opportunity employer.