Logistics Coord

Bass Pro Shops•Springfield, MO

About The Position

The Logistics Coordinator tracks shipping fulfillment and ensures product movement to Bass Pro Shop’s and Cabela’s Distribution Centers in an effective and cost-efficient manner. By communicating directly with vendors, carriers, and internal customers, the coordinator serves to provide insight and resolve issues related to to shipping, visibility, and costing. The coordinator maintains the data entry functions of expenses, reporting, and validation of accuracy in addition to providing support to the Transportation Management Team by completing additional tasks and processes as needed.

Requirements

Minimum Degree Required: Bachelor’s Degree required
Experience: Minimum 2 years of experience in logistics, supply chain or transportation administrative support.
Knowledge of transportation and/or route planning
Problem solving skills and ability to adapt in a fast-paced environment
Strong verbal and written communication skills, ability to represent Bass Pro Shops to carriers
Ability to work independently and collaborate within a team
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Powerpoint) and ability to learn transportation management software
Regular computer work, and sitting
Occasional walking, standing, and lifting

Nice To Haves

Preferred Degree: Degree in Supply Chain, Business, or relevant area preferred

Responsibilities

Provides internal customers, vendor and carriers with resolution to shipping related issues.
Coordinates and resolves delivery problems, authorize shipment booking and pick up, track shipments via TMS (Transportation Management System) and expedite shipments and set up returns for refused shipments by providing the expected service in the most cost-efficient manner.
Utilizes TMS software to ensure price accuracy for contracted freight costs and to properly classify Bass Pro Shops products. Collect carrier data to be used for score carding and service level reporting.
Collects and analyzes freight cost/rate data for project-based activities to assist management in making informed decisions based upon individual carrier negotiated cost.
Utilizes the same software and rate charts used in the audit process to compile into Excel spreadsheets for management review.
Support internal customers, transportation providers and vendors with visibility and costing as needed to facilitate transportation processes or moves.
Ensures a consistent flow of shipments in the most cost-efficient manner by utilizing various means of communication (telephone, email, fax, carrier site visits and meetings) to meet expected Bass Pro Shop’s needs and service expectations.
Assists Vendors in correct routing of freight and proper procedures for filling out Bills of Lading. Act as a liaison between carriers and Bass Pro Shops distribution centers and retail stores.
Helps to resolve any issues with delivery or receipt of goods.
ALL OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED

Benefits

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!