Senior Apparel Materials Analyst, Asia
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About the role
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. 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, the presence of a physical, mental, or sensory disability, marital status, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), caste, citizenship or immigration status, honorably discharged veteran or military status, actual or perceived victims of domestic violence, harassment, sexual assault or stalking, HIV or Hepatitis C infection, political ideology, use of a trained service animal 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.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, Textile Engineering, Business, Operations, or related field and/or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- 5+ years of experience in apparel materials planning, sourcing operations, supply chain management, demand planning, inventory management, or related field.
- Strong understanding of apparel materials, textile manufacturing, garment production, and global supply chain operations.
- Experience working with global fabric mills, trim suppliers, Tier I/Tier II suppliers, and cross-functional product creation teams.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including complex formulas, pivot tables, data analysis, and reporting.
- Experience with FlexPLM, ERP systems, MRP/planning systems, and supply chain reporting tools.
- Demonstrated ability to manage incomplete or changing information by identifying assumptions, confirming missing inputs, proposing a practical path forward, and escalating decisions that require manager or cross-functional approval.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data across multiple systems, document assumptions, identify risks, and communicate insights effectively.
- Proven ability to lead projects, influence cross-functional partners, and manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate material status, risk, business impact, recommended action, and timing to internal and external partners.
- Demonstration of innovation and initiative with a continuous improvement mindset and bias toward action.
- Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to execute against multiple deadlines and changing priorities.
- Ability to anticipate downstream impacts by identifying affected materials, styles, suppliers, delivery dates, costs, inventory exposure, and cross-functional owners before recommending or implementing material planning decisions.
- Demonstrate ownership by completing assigned work by agreed deadlines, maintaining accurate work product, identifying errors or blockers promptly, proposing corrective action, and escalating when work cannot be completed on time or as assigned.
- Ability to travel up to 25% of working time for supplier, regional sourcing, and Brooks business needs, subject to manager approval, applicable Brooks travel policy, and applicable Taiwan labor law requirements.
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