Senior Transportation (Financial) Analyst

R548US The Finish Line Distribution, Inc.; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

R548US The Finish Line Distribution, Inc. is seeking a Senior Transportation Analyst to support transportation and supply chain operations. This role involves producing KPI reports, root cause analysis, and improving operational processes.

Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and have 3-5 years of experience in analytics within supply chain or finance. Proficiency with Microsoft Access, Excel, and SQL is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Transportation, or related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in supply chain or finance analytics.
• Advanced skills in Excel and Access; SQL knowledge is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create and implement KPI reporting and dashboards.
• Conduct root cause analysis on transportation variances.
• Manage associate analyst and perform operational processes.

Skills

KPI reporting

Root cause analysis

Data integrity

Relationship management

Forecasting trends

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain or related field

3-5 years’ experience in supply chain or finance analytics

Tools

Microsoft Access

Microsoft Excel

SQL

Microsoft Power BI

Job description

Senior Transportation Analyst

The Senior Transportation Analyst produces and interprets KPI reports in support of transportation and supply chain operational business and provides root cause analysis/solutions in support of trend variances. Must be able to work cross‑functionally with both internal and external key business partners. Small package operational tasks as needed to help support the business. This individual should effectively exhibit JD Finish Line’s core values of Customer, People, Winning, Community, and Financial Responsibility in everything they do by performing the following key duties:

Responsibilities

• Maintain, evolve, create, or implement clear KPI reporting and dashboards in support of Supply Chain with an emphasis on parcel transportation.
• Root cause analysis on unexpected variances with recommendations to leadership.
• Ensure data integrity and offer solutions for improving reliability.
• Establish key relationships with cross‑functional business partners, especially data analytics and finance.
• Initiate, maintain, and foster relationships with external freight audit and other benchmarking sources.
• Perform other detailed analysis as business dictates, e.g., network optimization, modal composition, shipping revenue modeling, contract evaluation, labor modeling.
• Perform monthly accrual and reconciliation processes with SOX compliant internal financial partners to adhere to GAAP.
• Own and improve the claims process for both Direct to Consumer (DTC) and Retail packages.
• Identify and forecast trends to create accurate budget models and latest estimate revisions.
• Manage and develop the associate analyst.
• Perform operational processes as needed.

Education and Experience

Required Education and/or Experience- Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) in Supply Chain, Transportation, Accounting, Operations Management, Finance, Business Administration or other related field from a four‑year college or university. Additional 3 - 5 years’ experience preferably in supply chain, transportation, finance or related field analytics. Internal candidates with JD Finish Line experience strongly preferred; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Computer and Technical Skills

Advanced knowledge and abilities with Microsoft Access and Excel. Knowledge and experience using SQL queries and Microsoft Power BI preferred.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Sit for more than 6 hours per shift
• Use hands to finger, handle and feel
• Reach with hands and arms
• Talk and/or hear
• Walk or move from one location to another
• Periodically may need to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, or crouch
• Lift and/or move up to 10 pounds regularly and up to 50 pounds occasionally

Work Conditions

Punctuality and regular attendance consistent with the company’s policies are required for the position. Average work week is 45-50 hours, which can vary depending on business need. The work environment for this position is a moderately noisy office setting. Job tasks and responsibilities may require exposure to a moderate to loud warehouse setting.

The company reserves the right to modify this job description with or without notice. Employees may be asked to perform additional duties outside of normal job scope on a temporary basis per the company’s policies.

EEO Statement

EEO Statement: The Finish Line, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and is committed to complying with all federal, state, and local EEO laws. The Finish Line, Inc. prohibits discrimination against employees and applicants for employment based on race or color, religion or creed, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, marital status, sex, pregnancy status, age, military status, disability, or any other characteristic or class protected by law. The Finish Line, Inc. provides reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable laws, including for disabilities, pregnancy, and religious practices.