Logistics Specialist Emea

**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_

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- **_Word is Bond_**
- We do what we say we’ll do_

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- **_Champion Heart_**
- We give our all in everything we do_

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- **_There is no “I” in Run_**
- We stay generous with our humanity_

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- **_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**:
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.

**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, requi