Logistics Lead

POSITION SUMMARY:

Responsible for training, leading, and managing a team of Auditors to ensure timely and accurate payments from Bass Pro Shops to our partner carriers. Ensure invoices received from carriers are accurate and compliant with carrier contracts signed by Bass Pro leadership and work directly with carrier representatives to resolve discrepancies as well as manage Bass Pro's accounts with carriers to ensure invoices are paid within contractual payment terms. Partner with the Inbound and Outbound logistics teams and Vendor Compliance team to identify violations of the freight routing rules in the Bass Pro Shops Vendor Guide and enter vendor chargebacks when appropriate. Maintain accurate data and reporting in Bass Pro's transportation management systems. Conduct training with internal and external partners on current domestic transportation processes. Provide additional support to the Logistics Management Team by completing additional tasks and processes as needed.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Responsibility: 60%, Manage the flow of incoming invoices in Descartes TMS and the invoice approvals to Bass Pro and White River Marine Group accounting teams ensuring payments are made per the rates and payment terms outlined in carrier contracts. Leads, problem solves, and works alongside Transportation Audit team members to audit invoices against TMS rated amounts and refute inaccurate charges with carriers prior to approving payment. Work directly with carriers to ensure Bass Pro accounts are kept current in both Bass Pro and carrier systems, acting as the primary point of contact for carrier questions on invoicing. Train Auditors reporting to them on departmental SOPs and best practices and update SOPs and copies of carrier rates as needed.
• Responsibility: 20%, Analyze carrier invoice error trends to proactively work with carriers to resolve. Enter vendor chargebacks in the VC portal and communicate repeat offenders to Vendor Compliance and answer vendor questions about chargebacks.
• Responsibility: 20%, Provide operational reporting pertaining to dedicated fleet spend, record audit savings, and track invoice accuracy for carrier scorecards.
• ALL OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED

EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum Degree Required: Bachelor's Degree required

• Experience: Minimum 4 years of experience in supply chain, logistics or transportation role required

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITY:

• Transportation/Logistics Experience Preferred

• High level of attention to detail

• MS Excel

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:

• N/A

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Regular computer work, and sitting

• Occasional walking, standing, and lifting

INDEPENDENT JUDGEMENT:

• Performs duties within scope of general company policies, procedures, and objectives. Analyzes problems and performs needs assessments. Uses judgment in adapting broad guidelines to achieve desired result. Regular exercise of independent judgment within accepted practices. Makes recommendations that affect policies, procedures, and practices.

Full Time Benefits Summary:
Enjoy discounts on retail merchandise, our restaurants, world-class resorts and conservation attractions!

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Account
• Voluntary benefits
• 401k Retirement Savings
• Paid holidays
• Paid vacation
• Paid sick time
• Bass Pro Cares Fund
• And more!

Bass Pro Shops is an equal opportunity employer. Hiring decisions are administered without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

Reasonable Accommodations

Qualified individuals with known disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws.
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, please visit your nearest location or contact us at hrcompliance@basspro.com.