Logistics Specialist EMEA

Brooks Running; United States; Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Brooks Running is seeking a Logistics Specialist EMEA to oversee day-to-day logistics operations. The role involves coordinating international transportation, managing sample programs, and analyzing logistics performance. Ideal candidates will have a degree in supply chain or business, along with relevant experience and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in international trade and logistics.
• Fluency in German and English required.
• Understanding of incoterms and international trade rules.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate international transportation and daily shipment operations.
• Manage global footwear and apparel sample programs.
• Analyze Logistics KPI reports and maintain documentation.

Skills

Communication

Attention to Detail

Decision Making

Problem Solving

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain or Business

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Infor M3 / IDM

GT Nexus

Job description

Who We Are :

At Brooks, we believe movement is the key to feeling more alive. That’s why we’re driven to create gear and experiences that take people to the place that makes them feel more alive — whether it’s a headspace, a feeling, or a finish line.

Everyone who works at Brooks is propelled by a company culture that sparks excitement, fuels collaboration, inspires creativity, and ignites innovation.

Our brand values help bond us together and drive our success:

· Runner First

We act in the best interest of the runner

· Word is Bond

We do what we say we’ll do

· Champion Heart

We give our all in everything we do

· There is no “I” in Run

We stay generous with our humanity

· Keep Moving

We find ways to move every day, because joy is kinetic!

We welcome everyone from every walk of life looking to inspire others through the power of movement — because we’re all moving towards something. Let’s run there.

Your Job :

As the Logistics Specialist EMEA at Brooks you’re responsible for day-to-day operations and related transportation activities to support EMEA logistics and distribution for Brooks products. You will manage activities that include: Distributor PO vendor exception management, EMEA shipment and document processing, export shipment processing, Distributor delivery coordination, Distributor footwear & apparel sample programs, Processing and shipping documentation. You will partner with the US Logistics, US Trade Compliance, EMEA Distribution, Finance, Footwear & Apparel operations and Brooks Subsidiary teams to support EMEA supply chain execution.

Your Responsibilities:

• Coordinate international transportation including domestic inbound delivery to the EMEA distribution center and other domestic locations for Brooks purchase orders.
• Perform daily shipment operations and document coordination with EMEA 3PL and other related groups
• Coordinate transportation for direct shipments from Asia to EMEA Distributors and Key-Account customers, for Brooks customer orders.
• Review and approve Factory invoices for Distributor Purchase orders and release via GT Nexus.
• Manage global footwear and apparel sample programs.
• Process export shipments for third countries including coordination with internal and external parties, booking arrangement, documentation, delivery and bonded warehouse documentation follow up for orders to destinations worldwide.
• Serve as a point of contact for all KEP (Courier-Express-Paket) service providers related issues at EMEA Logistics department.
• Audit KEP freight invoices and other related bills from logistics service providers.
• Monitor weekly inventory reconciliation between Brooks and 3PL- and consignment warehouses.
• Assist other EMEA and global teams on special projects as a representative of the Logistics department and perform other related duties as needed.
• Analyze Logistics KPI reports and draw conclusions and take decision based on the data.
• Compile data and maintain benchmarking reports for performance measurements and quality management.
• Maintain standard operating procedures, work manuals, vendor guides and general Logistics procedure documentation.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree (preferably in supply chain, international studies or business), or equivalent experience in related fields (Speditions- Industrie- oder Groß-und Außenhandels Kaufmann).
• 3+ years of work experience or equivalent background in international trade, logistics and transportation.
• Advanced proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, Access, etc.), required.
• Proficiency with Infor M3 / IDM and GT Nexus are a plus but not mandatory.
• Fluency in German and English (absolute must), other European language skills are a great plus.
• Understanding and experience operating as a EMEA bonded warehouse, a plus.
• Working knowledge of incoterms 2020, harmonized tariff code and international trade rules.
• Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks.
• Ability to work independently and make effective decisions.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, demonstrating effective listening through concise, clear verbal and written communication, required.
• Excellent interpersonal skills that inspire and build trust resulting in effective working relationships across the company, required.
• Keen attention to detail in planning, organization and execution of tasks, while still seeing the big picture and understanding how all the pieces fit together and affect one another, required.
• Ability to anticipate how a decision made can affect our customers, our partners, our products or other departments’ operations and/or morale; “connecting the dots,” required.
• Demonstration of innovation and initiative – always looking at improving our products and processes while also displaying a willingness to dive into the details and help out wherever necessary, required.
• Embraces and lives the Brooks values!

Brooks Sports, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and our policy is to maintain employment practices that conform to the intent and letter of the laws regarding equal employment opportunity. Brooks is committed to affording equal employment opportunity to all individuals without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran or military status, marital status, sexual preference, genetic information or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local laws or regulations. This commitment applies to all phases of the recruitment process including hiring, selection, promotions, transfers, demotions, compensation, benefits, or training. Brooks will endeavor to make reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with known disabilities, unless doing so would result in an undue business hardship or a direct threat to the health or safety of any individual.