Brooks Running · 1 month ago
Senior Manager, Supply Chain Digital Excellence
US, Washington, Seattle
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$142K/yr - $228K/yr
10+ years expBrooks Running is dedicated to creating gear and experiences that enhance the joy of movement. The Senior Manager, Supply Chain Digital Excellence will bridge the gap between business and technology, leading the global digital Supply Chain ecosystem and ensuring alignment across information systems and analytics to modernize Brooks’ Supply Chain capabilities.
ApparelFashionManufacturingShoesSporting Goods
Responsibilities
Oversee Brooks’ global Supply Chain Digital Transformation, guiding the Supply Chain Systems & Operations (SCSO) team with clarity, accountability, and empowerment
Maintain a current-state assessment and regularly translate business strategy into a Digital Supply Chain Roadmap covering systems and data
Identify and implement measurable value, risk, and opportunity drivers within functional and transformational management systems, ensuring alignment with strategic priorities
Drive value creation through automation, data optimization, innovation, and continuous system improvement
Act as a trusted partner and translator between Supply Chain, IT, and external partners, ensuring business needs are clearly articulated and solutions deliver expected and measurable value
Safeguard Brooks’ competitive advantage by ensuring the resilience, scalability, and cohesiveness of digital supply chain systems
Proactively assess vulnerabilities and mitigate risks
Partner cross-functionally and with external partners to identify digitalization opportunities across the end-to-end supply chain (Plan, Source, Make, Deliver, Return)
Ensure Global Supply Chain solutions for planning and execution are optimized, scalable, and reliable to deliver service excellence for Brooks’ multi-region, multi-channel operations
Drive integration of planning data across forecasting, S&OP, and execution to enable one version of truth and faster decisions
Partner with Distribution and Transportation to embed real-time visibility, predictive analytics, and control towers into operations that keep the run alive
Oversee functional requirements, user stories, testing, and adoption for digital solutions to ensure measurable business value
Collaborate with cross-functional Global Supply Chain operations and transformation teams and IT SMEs to identify opportunities for process improvement and optimization in Supply chain processes and solutions
Analyze existing workflows, identify bottlenecks, and propose enhancements to streamline activities, improve efficiency, reduce transit times, and deliver cost savings
Ensure that the system implementations are supported with clear functional requirements and outcomes, articulating the business processes and required metrics definition
Partner with IT Data Governance to establish and enforce global data standards, ensuring master data quality, KPI alignment, and clear ownership across Supply Chain functions
Oversee Supply Chain functional use of planning and analytics platforms (Kinaxis, Infor Nexus, Maestro, Power BI, Tableau, Alteryx, KNIME, Snowflake) to provide trusted insights for operations and strategy
Sponsor advanced modeling for network design, transportation optimization, inventory risk, and S&OP, ensuring we balance service, agility, and cost
Evaluate, pilot, and scale emerging technologies (AI/ML, RPA, RFID, blockchain, IoT, digital twins) to streamline operations and unlock competitive advantage
Develop ROI-driven business cases for digital initiatives and prioritize based on cost-to-serve, agility, sustainability, and resilience
Partner with IT to plan, integrate, and upgrade platforms (ERP, OMS, WMS, TMS, Infor Nexus, etc.) into a unified ecosystem that bridges global strategy with local execution
Develop governance frameworks, ensuring process and system documentation, training repositories, and adoption metrics are consistent and transparent
Drive change management strategies that empower teams to embrace new systems and processes with confidence
Monitor and measure the adoption and impact of digital initiatives, using KPIs and feedback to refine roadmaps and sustain business impact
Animate and grow digital Communities of Practice (CoP) across regions to embed knowledge, enable collaboration, and fuel continuous improvement
Manage, coach, and develop the global Supply Chain Systems and Operations (SCSO) team, aligning their objectives and career growth with Brooks’ mission and future needs
Foster a culture of innovation, accountability, and digital fluency across teams to unlock potential at every level
Lead digital upskilling programs, embedding AI/ML and analytics literacy across Supply Chain, and integrate capability development into Brooks’ Supply Chain Academy
Cultivate inclusion, engagement, and leadership at every level, ensuring Brooks’ values shape how teams deliver, learn, and grow
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Information Systems/Technology, or equivalent combination of experience
10+ years of global supply chain management and/or consulting experience, with at least 5 years in leadership roles managing multi-level teams
5+ years management experience
Proven record of implementing and scaling supply chain technology platforms (included but not limited to Enterprise Resource Planning, Warehouse Management, Order Management, Planning systems, etc.)
Strong background in FMCG, footwear/apparel, or consulting with complex multi-region networks
Demonstrated success in data governance, BI reporting, and AI/ML applications in supply chain
Track record of leading cross-regional, cross-functional digital transformation programs
Strong teammate, successful collaborator, ability to influence, motivate and mentor others
Demonstrate strong financial and business acumen
Proven leadership capabilities to supervise a team and lead strategic business objectives with a proven ability to prioritize workload and manage short term and long-range projects
Advanced knowledge in BI & analytics tools (Power BI, Tableau, Alteryx, KNIME, Snowflake)
Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and influencing skills with C-level and operational leaders
Detail oriented. Strong organizational and time management skills are a must
Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to work in a fast paced, changing environment, anticipating and resolving problems in a timely manner
Project management expertise (Agile/Hybrid/Waterfall)
Change agent mindset: ability to inspire adoption of new systems and ways of working
Deep alignment with Brooks' mission, culture, and values
Preferred
Master's degree (MBA or equivalent) is strongly preferred
Benefits
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
Transportation assistance
Generous time off including five weeks of paid time off
Eleven paid holidays
Paid sick and parental leave
Annual bonus based on company performance
Product discounts
Employee recognition
Fitness discounts
Volunteer and donation benefits
Company
Brooks Running
Brooks Running designs and manufactures high-performance running shoes, apparel, and accessories for both male and female runners. It is a sub-organization of Berkshire Hathaway.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Dan Sheridan
Chief Executive Officer
Carson Caprara
SVP, Footwear and Apparel
Recent News
2025-11-11
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