S&S Activewear LLC

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JOIN US AND "CREATE YOUR VISION"  ABOUT US  S&S Activewear is a leading North American, tech-enabled specialty distributor of imprintable apparel, including t-shirts, fleece, athletic wear, headwear, workwear, scrubs and accessories. We pride ourselves on being the “critical link” that enables our 100+ brand partners such as Adidas, Columbia and Gildan to reach our hyper-fragmented base of customers, comprised of apparel decorators, eRetailers and promotional products distributors that embellish apparel items for diverse end consumer use cases (e.g., everyday wear, concerts, fitness attire, life events, team sports, etc.). At S&S, we differentiate in the market through a customer service focus, strategic product portfolio, world-class distribution infrastructure, a collaborative growth culture and a relentless focus on technology and innovation.  Our success has compounded since the Company’s humble beginnings in 1988 as a regional t-shirt distributor to a leading, multi-billion-dollar value-added distribution platform that drives market penetration for our suppliers while enabling the growth, operations and fulfillment for a diverse range of customers across channels and business sizes.   We strive to be the apparel distributor of choice while inspiring and fostering growth for customers, employees and suppliers through our core values of service, deep relationships, innovation, continuous improvement and accountability ABOUT THE ROLE  S&S Activewear is seeking a strategic and data-driven Senior Program Manager, Business Intelligence to lead the development, optimization, and governance of analytics programs that support transportation, logistics, pricing, and operational performance. This role will serve as a key partner to Finance, Supply Chain, and Commercial teams, delivering actionable insights through advanced modeling, dashboarding, and cross-functional collaboration. The ideal candidate will combine deep analytical expertise with strong business acumen to drive cost control, operational efficiency, and scalable growth across our wholesale apparel distribution network.  SCHEDULE Monday-Friday, Full-Time, Exempt While we prefer candidates to be based near one of our distribution centers to support stronger collaboration and operational alignment, remote work is available for the right candidate. This role requires up to 30% travel, depending on business needs. WHAT YOU WILL DO  Analytics Strategy and Execution  * Lead the design and implementation of business intelligence solutions across transportation, logistics, pricing, and operational functions. * Develop and maintain financial models to evaluate rate structures, freight spend, and profitability across modes and regions. * Own and optimize pricing models, KPIs, and reporting tools to support strategic decision-making and operational execution. * Design data models that incorporate market conditions, seasonality, volume fluctuations, and mode-specific dynamics (FTL, LTL, parcel). * Partner with Tech and Finance teams to implement enhancements that improve data accuracy, automation, and visibility. Freight Audit and Spend Management  * Oversee freight audit and payment analytics, including invoice accuracy, exception tracking, claims recovery, and month-end accrual validation. * Collaborate with third-party freight audit providers and internal stakeholders to resolve discrepancies and drive process improvements. * Support annual freight budgeting and forecasting efforts with historical spend analysis and predictive modeling. Reporting and Visualization  * Build and maintain dashboards using Tableau, Power BI, and Excel to track performance metrics such as cost per unit, exception rates, carrier compliance, and payment timeliness. * Deliver weekly, monthly, and quarterly reporting packages to senior leadership and cross-functional teams. * Ensure data integrity across ERP, TMS, and freight payment platforms, lead system integration and enhancement initiatives. Cross-Functional Collaboration and Governance  * Serve as the primary analytics liaison to Transportation, Finance, Sourcing, and Commercial teams. * Establish and manage governance processes for pricing evaluation, freight spend analysis, and performance reporting. * Lead communications and presentations to internal stakeholders, providing insights that inform broader business strategy. * Stay informed on industry trends in transportation, logistics, and analytics to identify opportunities for innovation and improvement. WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR   * Bachelor’s degree in business, Finance, Analytics, Supply Chain, or related field (master’s preferred). * 8–10 years of experience in business intelligence, analytics, or logistics finance, preferably within high-volume distribution or wholesale environments. * Advanced proficiency in Excel, Tableau, Power BI, and SQL or BigQuery. * Experience with ERP systems (SAP preferred) and freight payment platforms (e.g., Cass). * Strong financial modeling, data visualization, and problem-solving skills. * Proven ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders and drive strategic initiatives. * Detail-oriented with a continuous improvement mindset and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. * Prior supervisory or team leadership experience preferred. WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE  * Improved invoice accuracy and reduced exception rates across freight audit and payment processes. * Scalable pricing models and reporting tools that support strategic growth and operational efficiency. * High-impact insights delivered to leadership that drive cost savings and performance improvements. * Strong cross-functional alignment and data governance across analytics platforms and business units. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or listen.  Working Environment Currently, S&S has a remote work policy which provides for employees to be in the office Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays and work from home on Tuesdays and Thursdays, which is subject to change based on business need. Position location: Bolingbrook, IL. This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  S&S Activewear welcomes people of all backgrounds and experiences and are committed to creating a diverse culture and supporting human growth. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and are committed to providing equal opportunity for all employees and applicants. We conduct business without regard to sex, race, creed, color, religion, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, military status, status as a veteran, or any other protected characteristic. Our policy is to recruit, hire, train, promote, assign, transfer, and terminate employees based on their own ability, achievement, experience and conduct and other legitimate business reasons. S&S participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm you are authorized to work in the U.S.  This job offer is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background check.