The Supply Chain Project Analyst supports strategic projects that drive operational consistency, improve vendor performance, and enable scalable compliance programs across JD North American fascias. This role plays a critical part in collecting and analyzing data, managing timelines, supporting cross-functional execution, and enabling systems-related compliance solutions such as EDI rollout and vendor onboarding automation. This position is ideal for someone with strong analytical skills, excellent communication abilities, and an interest in connecting data with operational impact. This individual should effectively exhibit JD Finish Line’s core values of Customer, People, Winning, Community, and Financial Responsibility in everything they do by performing the following key duties: 

• Assist with the planning and execution of vendor initiatives, including onboarding enhancements, process standardization across JD North America fascias, and serving as a liaison to the EDI Manager.

• Monitor compliance KPIs, scorecard metrics, and chargeback trends to support project reporting, identify bottlenecks, and provide actionable insights.

• Draft and maintain process documents, training guides, and SOPs to ensure vendors and internal stakeholders have access to current standards.

• Maintain and update the Vendor Compliance Manual, routing guides, and related materials to ensure vendors have access to accurate, current information.

• Generate and distribute vendor scorecards and compliance performance reports on a monthly basis.

• Partner with teams across merchandising, logistics, and finance to support alignment on compliance expectations and project outcomes.

• Support cross-functional projects tied to EDI rollout, new systems integration, and overall vendor capability enhancement.

• Contribute ideas and process improvements to drive operational efficiency, reduce chargebacks, and elevate vendor accountability.

• Coordinate project meetings, maintain work back schedules, and track key milestones and deliverables.

• Collaborates with relevant stakeholders in data gathering and project planning.

• Analyze supply chain data to identify performance trends, uncover root causes, and develop actionable insights; communicate findings to cross-functional teams to support strategic planning and process optimization.

• Create an annual and forward-looking vendor compliance budget, aligning financial planning with strategic goals while identifying opportunities for cost recovery and process improvement.

• Supports other supply chain key initiatives and strategies

• Additional duties and projects as required.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, Operations, or related field

• 1–3 years of experience in supply chain operations, vendor compliance, logistics, or data analysis

• Exposure to EDI systems and retail/wholesale vendor networks preferred

• Experience in analyzing performance data, reporting, and compliance metrics a plus

• Familiarity with consumer goods, footwear, or apparel supply chains desirable

Technical Proficiency:

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Google Workspace (sheets, docs, slides)

• Experience with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) is a plus

Work Environment and Travel:

• Office-based role

• Occasional travel to distribution centers or vendor meetings may be required

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.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Sit for more than 6 hours per shift

• Use hands to finger, handle and feel

• Reach with hands and arms

• Talk and/or hear

• Walk or move from one location to another

• Periodically may need to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, or crouch

• Lift and/or move up to 10 pounds regularly and up to 50 pounds occasionally

The Company reserves the right to modify this job description with or without notice. Employees may be asked to perform additional duties outside of normal job scope on a temporary basis per company policy.

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This job description is not intended to cover all aspects, duties, and/or responsibilities required of employees.  Employees may be asked to perform additional duties outside of normal job scope on a temporary or permanent basis per company policy. ​The company reserves the right to modify this job description with or without notice. 

EEO Statement:

The Finish Line, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and is committed to complying with all federal, state, and local EEO laws.  The Finish Line, Inc. prohibits discrimination against employees and applicants for employment based on race or color, religion or creed, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, marital status, sex, pregnancy status, age, military status, disability, or any other characteristic or class protected by law.  The Finish Line, Inc. provides reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable laws, including for disabilities, pregnancy, and religious practices.

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