Logistics Specialist EMEA

Who We Are

At Brooks, we believe a run can change a day, a life, the world. Everyone who works here is a key part of our obsession to make the best running gear on the planet. We want our business — which also happens to be our passion — to be a place where everyone feels welcome and comfortable being themselves. Our company culture defines us, bonds us together, and drives our success. We live this culture daily through our brand values: Runner First, Word is Bond, Champion Heart, There is no “I” in Run, and Keep Moving. This means we always solve for the runner, do what we say we will, give it our all, are generous with our humanity, and find a way to keep moving every day, because joy is kinetic.

Are you ready to help create something extraordinary?

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.

Your 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!

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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, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, the presence of a sensory, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military status, marital status, pregnancy or child birth, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault or stalking, political ideology, or any other non-merit based factors.