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:
You will help define our strategy around technology that enables digitalization of our Supply Chain Execution processes – that enable supply chain business capabilities in and around Procure-To-Pay and Order-To-Cash value streams. Specifically, digitalizing: Sourcing with Contract Manufacturing, Supplier Management & Procurement, Inbound Transportation Management and Visibility, Inventory Control and Warehouse Management, Outbound Transportation Management and Logistics to support distribution to our warehouse and retailer network. Solutions in this portfolio would be Supply Chain Execution platform, Order Management System, Inventory Management System, Returns Management System, Warehouse Management System, etc.
In this role, you will execute strategic plans, lead implementation initiatives and continuous improvement of these solutions to optimize data integrity, operational efficiency and business outcome delivery.
This position requires a strong technical background in supply chain execution and fulfillment in the retail space, project/program management, and an ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to enable supply chain execution capabilities, manage vendor relationships and lead support teams that will help the organization achieve and maintain a stable and responsive portfolio of applications. You will manage costs to budget and prioritize initiatives with business stakeholders, driving measurable value from the early to the late stages of such initiatives.
Given Brooks has a buy versus build strategy, you will lead a team charged with developing processes, integrating and configuring systems selected to meet the needs of the business leveraging the systems we have to their fullest capacity.
Key Responsibilities:
Leadership and Management
- Lead a team of IT professionals, including developers and analysts, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement. Refine team processes that help remove friction for the team
- Set performance goals and expectations, conduct HR Sprint Reviews and implement strategies to ensure high team performance and morale
- Mentor and develop team members, providing opportunities for skill enhancement and career growth
Planning and Management
- Formulate and execute the strategy for Supply Chain Execution platform, aligning them with the organization's business objectives and growth plans
- Oversee the management of solution portfolio for Supply Chain Execution processes, ensuring it meets current and future business requirements
- Evaluate and prioritize objects based on strategic alignment, return on investment and risk
- Perform ongoing buy-build-customization analyses for current and future components of the portfolio, identifying opportunities for system modernization, integration, automation and rationalization
- Create and maintain a technology roadmap that outlines the future vision and improvements for enterprise applications for Supply Chain Execution technologies
- Provide input to budget for applications in this portfolio, ensuring efficient allocation of resources and cost control
- Liaise with solution/service vendors and consultants to negotiate contracts, manage service level agreements (SLAs), risks, and ensure the delivery of high-quality solutions and services
- Safeguard the reliability, availability and performance of our Supply Chain applications, implementing best practices for application life cycle management, including development, deployment, maintenance and support, as well as manage master data across applications
Stakeholder Engagement
- Work closely with other IT team members and leaders to effectively deliver on cross-functional priorities
- Work closely with business leaders and stakeholders to understand their needs and ensure that enterprise applications support their objectives
- Lead change management initiatives to ensure smooth transitions during system implementations and upgrades
Supply Chain Execution Systems Management
- Manage the implementation, upgrade, and maintenance of systems that support supply chain execution processes such as PO Execution Automation, Transportation Management, Inventory Management & Visibility, Control Towers, Order Management, Distribution, Trade Compliance and Warehouse Management to ensure they meet business needs
- Ensure that data integrity, consistency, and accuracy are maintained across integrated systems
- Ensure that end-users including our factory partners are properly trained and supported in using Supply Chain Execution platform, enhancing their efficiency and productivity
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering, or relevant experience. Additional higher education and/or technical or supply chain professional certifications a plus!
- 10+ years of experience implementing, configuring/customizing, integrating and maintaining Supply Chain Applications in retail/wholesale industry, preferably with a fashion brand
- 5+ years in a leadership role accountable for Supply Chain Applications
- 5+ years of experience implementing and managing Tier 1 Supply Chain Execution Platforms such as Infor Nexus, Blue Yonder/One Network/JDA, etc.
- 5+ years of experience implementing and managing Tier 1 Inventory and Order Management Systems for direct, wholesale and omnichannel fulfillment such as IBM Sterling OMoC, etc.
- 5+ years of experience implementing and managing Tier 1 WMS & Distribution management technologies. Softeon or Manhattan Associates preferred
- Certifications in Project Management and ITIL, a plus
- Strategic-thinking and planning capability
- Expert in tactical capacity planning
- Proven track record of leading digital transformation initiatives and implementing large-scale IT project
Competencies and Characteristics
- Technical Expertise: Ability to use strategic planning to translate business goals into technology programs & solution initiatives
- Customer focus: Prioritization of the needs of our business and its customers. Ability to drive initiatives that enhance customer satisfaction and business value
- Business Acumen: Strong understanding of business processes and the ability to align IT strategies with business goals
- Problem-Solving: Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, capable of addressing complex technical and business challenges
- Leadership and decision making: Readiness to lead, inspire and develop innovative teams. Ability to foster a culture of continuous improvement while demonstrating sound judgment and making timely, effective decisions
- Communication: Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to convey technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
- Collaboration: Strong interpersonal skills, fostering collaboration and effective relationships with stakeholders at all levels and influence people to achieve common goals
- Financial acumen: Understanding of financial principles and ability to manage budgets and optimize costs
- Project Management: Expertise in project management methodologies and tools, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope, and on budget
- Resource Allocation: Ability to manage resources effectively, balancing competing priorities and ensuring optimal utilization of the team’s capabilities
- Integrity and trust: High ethical standards and trustworthiness. Ability to act consistently with transparency and accountability
Compensation: The pay range for this position, based out of the Brooks Seattle HQ, is $153,675 - $245,880 per year. Base pay offered will vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
Other:
Brooks is proud to offer a robust benefits package to our employees and their families!
Benefits- including medical, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, disability insurance, HSA and employer contribution, FSA, family & fertility assistance, 401K Savings Plan and match, employee assistance program, and transportation assistance.
Paid Time Off- Brooks offers generous time off including three to five weeks of paid time off, eleven paid holidays, paid sick and parental leave.
Bonus
- in addition to base pay, Brooks employees may also be offered an annual bonus based on company performance.
Perks- including product discounts, employee recognition, fitness discounts, volunteer and donation benefits.
Location- You will spend 3 per week in our Seattle offices, as we believe our organization flourishes when connections, collaboration, creativity, problem-solving, and celebrations happen in person.
At Brooks, we celebrate diversity & equity. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment, and encourage people of all backgrounds, perspectives, experiences, and skills to apply. Brooks is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, two-spirit identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, sensory, physical, or mental disability, marital status, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), honorable discharge or military status, protected citizen status, actual or perceived victims of domestic violence, sexual assault or stalking, HIV or Hepatitis C infection, political ideology, use of a trained guide dog by a person with a disability, or on any other basis protected by federal, state or local law, or any other non-merit based factors.
