Senior Transportation (Financial) 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: With support of business partners, responsible for maintaining, evolving, creating, and/or implementing 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 with the ability to offer up solutions on 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 bench-marking sources. Perform other detailed analysis as business dictates. Examples: network optimization, modal composition, shipping revenue modeling, contract evaluation, labor modeling, etc. 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 in order to create accurate budget models and latest estimate revisions. Manage and develop the associate analyst. Operational processes as needed. 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. Required 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 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 policy. #LI-DNI This job description is not intended to cover all aspects, duties, and/or responsibilities required of employees. Employees may be asked to perform additional duties outside of normal job scope on a temporary or permanent basis per company policy. The company reserves the right to modify this job description with or without notice. 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. 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