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# M3 Functional Analyst - EMEA at Brooks Running

- **Company:** Brooks Running
- **Location:** Amsterdam, Netherlands
- **Employment:** full-time
- **Work type:** onsite
- **Posted:** 2026-09-01
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-07
- **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/brooksrunning/2d416413-22ce-4c0c-ae86-7e2ff7bbc291

## Job description

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
- 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. Your Job: As an M3 Functional Analyst you will be the primary person responsible for the Infor M3 ERP in the EMEA region. The ERP is the core system supporting our operations so you will participate in many projects that will help us grow our wholesale and eCommerce businesses, evolve our supply chain, and improve efficiency. You will frequently partner with Sales, Customer Service, Logistics and Finance to deliver new capabilities. You will collaborate with the global technology team to support the ERP system worldwide and support in global improvement projects such as system upgrades. Paramount responsibility is ensuring that customer facing transactions are processed effectively. You will also assist with EDI onboarding and processing to ensure all transactions are processed timely.

Your Responsibilities:

- Participate the design of integrated business processes along with the guidance of Global leads to provide new capabilities and streamline operations for Sales, Finance, Customer Service, Logistics, retailers, and consumers.
- Collect business requirements and maintain business process flows as they are implemented in M3 and related systems ensuring clarity and alignment with stakeholder expectations.
- Create functional specifications and collaborate with technology team members on implementation. Participate in testing new or updated functions alongside business users
- Participate in regular Super User meetings to discuss system enhancements and necessary business process adjustments.
- Monitor system performance using available tools to help identify issues related to stability and scalability. Escalate concerns and contribute to evaluating potential tools or improvements.
- Support system upgrades, fixes and enhancements while ensuring Brooks change control processes are followed for approvals, planning, testing, documentation, and implementation
- Assist in investigating initial root cause analysis on production application failures and support necessary remediation of defects.
- Create  and maintain documentation including system context diagrams, system and data interfaces, and process flows.
- Support automation efforts by developing and maintaining scripts to increase efficiency
- Partner and foster collaboration with the wider Global IT team based in Seattle.

Qualifications:

- Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering or relevant major.
- 3+ years of experience implementing, administering, managing and/or supporting enterprise IT applications, preferably in the consumer goods industry.
- 3+ years of experience working with Infor M3 as a Systems or Functional Analyst.
- Functional knowledge of supply chain business processes within the Infor M3 ERP system.
- Business requirements gathering skills are essential including the ability to support the design and configure business processes.
- Ability to query databases such as DB2 and SQL server.
- Preferred knowledge of M3 technologies such as business engine database, Grid, Infor ION, MEC and Stream serve.
- Experience with development methodologies such as Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, etc.
- Strong troubleshooting skills; tenacity and hunger for finding the root cause of a problem.
- Keen attention to detail in planning, organizing, and executing tasks, while still seeing the big picture and understanding how the pieces fit together.
- Ability to learn new applications and technologies.
- Strong communication and presentation skills, ability to partner with key business stakeholders on different levels along with ability to tailor approach based on audience and message.
- Excellent interpersonal and collaboration skills that encourage and build trust for effective working relationships across the company.
- Knowledge of ITIL service management framework and best practices for systems administration.
- Diligent and reliable; available to provide after-hours support as needed.

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, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, the presence of a sensory, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military status, marital status, pregnancy or child birth, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault or stalking, political ideology, or any other non-merit based factors.

## About Brooks Running

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Brooks Running designs and manufactures premium running footwear, apparel, and accessories for runners of all levels, rooted in motion science and engineering.
- **Entity Type**: Private (subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway Inc.)
- **Headquarters**: Seattle, Washington, United States
- **Founded**: 1914
- **Founders**: John Brooks (founder of Brooks Shoe Manufacturing Co.)

## Core Business
- **Primary industry**: Retail / Athletic Apparel & Footwear
- **Target customers**: B2C (runners and fitness enthusiasts) and B2B (retail partners)
- **Mission**: 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.

## Products & Services
- **Running Shoes**: Performance road and trail shoes (e.g., Ghost, Glycerin, Adrenaline, Launch, Catamount)
- **Apparel**: Men’s and women’s running apparel – shorts, tops, jackets, tights – designed for performance and fit
- **Accessories**: Socks, hydration, and other running gear
- **Brooks Trailhead**: Flagship retail store at Seattle HQ offering gait analysis and personalized fittings
- **BlueLine Lab**: Rapid prototyping and innovation lab for footwear technology development

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly disclosed (private company)
- **Key Metric**: Annual revenue of USD 1.2 billion (LinkedIn, 2025)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (parent company)
- **Growth Signals**: 1,221 employees (+11.1% YoY, +175 people); expanded Seattle campus with a second building in 2024; sold in over 50 countries; strong LinkedIn follower growth (+20.3% YoY)

## Competitive Advantages
- **Run science focus**: In-house biomechanics research and athlete feedback drive product innovation
- **Brand loyalty**: Strong reputation among serious runners; “Runner First” philosophy
- **Financial stability**: Backed by Berkshire Hathaway, providing long-term investment capacity
- **Sustainability**: LEED-certified HQ with proven energy and water efficiency targets
- **Integrated design**: Close collaboration between Seattle and Asia teams for rapid development

## Strategic Focus
- Continue investing in performance innovation and sustainability
- Expand global presence, particularly in APAC (e.g., Senior Apparel Merchandising Manager, APAC)
- Strengthen direct-to-consumer channel and digital experience
- Advance corporate responsibility goals: “everyone who wants to run is welcome to run, and everyone who runs has a place to do it”

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: Values include “Runner First,” “Word is Bond,” “Champion Heart,” “There’s No ‘I’ in Run,” and “Keep Moving.” Inclusive environment where you don’t need to be a runner.
- **Hybrid/Remote**: Hybrid model – at least 3 days per week in the Seattle office. Other locations: Whitestown (IN), Burnaby (BC), Amsterdam.
- **Benefits**: Comprehensive medical/dental/vision, 401(k) with company match, five weeks PTO, 11 paid holidays, paid parental leave, annual bonus, deeply discounted Brooks merchandise and industry discounts, yearly fitness stipend.
- **Engineering & Innovation**: Work in the BlueLine Lab, collaborate with biomechanics scientists, and contribute to cutting-edge footwear/apparel development.
- **Internship**: Sprintern Program – US-based summer internship for early career talent.

## Sources
1. [Brooks Running - Our Company](https://www.brooksrunning.com/en_us/Meet-Brooks/our-company/)
2. [Lever Careers Page](https://jobs.lever.co/brooksrunning/)
3. [LinkedIn Company Page](https://linkedin.com/company/brooks-running-company)
4. [Brooks Careers North America](https://www.brooksrunning.com/en_us/meet-brooks/careers/north-america/)
5. [Indeed Company Profile](https://www.indeed.com/cmp/Brooks-Running-1/about)

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