Outbound Transportation Strategy & Optimization Analyst

adidas; Spartanburg (SC); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401k with match

Stock Purchase Plan

FSA/HSA options

Parental leave

Education assistance

Job summary

adidas seeks an Analyst for Strategy & Optimization - Outbound Transportation to support domestic outbound transportation for Retail, eCommerce, and Wholesale. You will analyze and improve transportation models, monitor SLA performance, and help implement AI-enabled insights to boost efficiency and cost savings across the outbound network.

Hybrid work policy applies (office Mon-Thu, remote Fri). You will collaborate with logistics leaders, carriers, and 3PLs to optimize the end-to-end

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Operations Management, or Analytics.
• Minimum 2+ years related work experience in the supply chain/logistics industry or supply chain finance (transportation focused).
• Advanced proficiency in English is required to read, write, speak and comprehend effectively.
• Hybrid work policy: in-office Mon-Thu, remote on Fri, collaboration in-person as needed.
• Company promotes DEI and Equal Opportunity employment.
• Medical, dental, vision, FSA/HSA options, 401k with employer match, stock purchase plan, education assistance, and parental leave.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Transportation modes

eCommerce knowledge

Analytical skills

Process improvement

US distribution knowledge

Communication skills

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/SCM/Logistics/Operations/Analytics

Tools

TMS/nShift

Job description

Analyst, Strategy & Optimization - Outbound Transportation

Purpose & Overall Relevance for the Organization:

This position is responsible for supporting domestic outbound transportation at adidas (Retail, eCommerce, and Wholesale). Support development and stability of the adidas transportation model and ensure expected delivery performance/SLA targets are met or exceeded. This position will focus on the Outbound Director’s implementation of transportation strategic initiatives while supporting and collaborating with other leaders, including the Sr Manager 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
• Supports strategic projects & outbound network optimization
• Define and implement reduced lead-time programs and initiatives in conjunction with the business channels
• Track and monitor On-Time Delivery and SLA carrier performance
• Support collaborations on Delivery Promise improvement
• Support procurement contract negotiations providing relevant data and information
• Leverage and explore opportunities for utilization of AI in both day-to-day and forward-looking activities and objectives
• Other duties as assigned

Key Relationships:

• Internally: Distribution Centers, eCom/Retail/Wholesale Excellence, Store Operations, Customer Service, Order Fulfillment, Customs, SCM Finance
• Externally: 3PL’s, carriers (parcel, LTL, and TL), Customs Broker.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :

• Complete knowledge of all modes of transportation (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 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, 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 isrequiredeven 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.

AT ADIDAS WE HAVE A WINNING CULTURE. BUT TO WIN, PHYSICAL POWER IS NOT ENOUGH. JUST LIKE ATHLETES OUR EMPLOYEES NEED MENTAL STRENGTH IN THEIR GAME. WE FOSTER THE ATHLETE’S MINDSET THROUGH A SET OF BEHAVIORS THAT WE WANT TO ENABLE AND DEVELOP IN OUR PEOPLE AND THAT ARE AT THE CORE OF OUR UNIQUE COMPANY CULTURE: THIS IS HOW WE WIN WHILE PLAYING FAIR.

• COURAGE:Speak up when you see an opportunity; step up when you see a need..
• OWNERSHIP:Pick up the ball. Be proactive, take responsibility and follow-through.
• INNOVATION: Elevate to win. Be curious, test and learn new and better ways of doing things.
• TEAMPLAY: Win together. Work collaboratively and cultivate a shared mindset.
• INTEGRITY: Play by the rules. Hold yourself and others accountable to our company’s standards.
• RESPECT: Value all players. Display empathy, be inclusive and show dignity to all.

At adidas, we strongly believe that embedding diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) into our culture and talent processes gives our employees a sense of belonging and our brand a real competitive advantage.

– Culture Starts With People, It Starts With You –

By recruiting talent and developing our people to reflect the rich diversity of our consumers and communities, we foster a culture of inclusion that engages our employees and authentically connects our brand with our consumers.