Logistics Lead

Bass Pro Shops

About The Position

POSITION SUMMARY: The Logistics Lead is responsible for establishing and executing Bass Pro Shops Transportation strategy related to domestic freight movements through an understanding of industry trends and best practices. This role works with current Transportation Service Providers, vendors, and internal Bass Pro Shops Teams to resolve domestic shipping questions or concerns. They are responsible for maintaining reporting through the Transportation Management System (TMS) on carrier pickups and deliveries. The Logistics Lead conducts training with internal and external customers on current domestic processes. This position provides additional support to the Logistics Management Team by completing additional tasks and processes as needed. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Provides internal customers, vendors, and carriers with resolution to shipping related issues. Resolves issues related to freight and Bill of Lading, pick up or delivery problems, shipment tracking via TMS (Transportation Management System), expedited shipments and set up returns for refused shipments. Utilizes various means of communication (telephone, email, fax, carrier site visits and meetings) by providing the expected service in the most cost-effective manner. Utilizes internal and external systems to determine best shipping costs for ad-hoc freight moves. Monitor/update product restriction flags in the systems for shipping. Develops reports to show the baseline of operations for Bass Pro Shops. Benchmarks industry standards for Bass Pro Shops transportation areas, including small parcel, LTL and truckload processes to identify opportunities for cost and service improvement to provide Bass Pro Shops with the best overall value. Utilizes TMS software to ensure price accuracy for contracted freight cost and to properly classify BPS products. Collects carrier data to be used for score carding and service level reporting. ALL OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED

Requirements

Minimum Degree Required: Bachelor’s Degree required
Experience: Minimum 4 years of experience in supply chain, logistics or transportation role required
Strong knowledge of transportation and/or route planning
Ability to problem solve and adapt in a fast-paced environment
Strong verbal and written communication skills, ability to represent Bass Pro Shops externally to carriers and internally with various levels of leadership
Ability to work independently and lead a team
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Demonstrated experience utilizing a TMS
Analytical skills and ability to develop reports to assess metrics

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Provides internal customers, vendors, and carriers with resolution to shipping related issues.
Resolves issues related to freight and Bill of Lading, pick up or delivery problems, shipment tracking via TMS (Transportation Management System), expedited shipments and set up returns for refused shipments.
Utilizes various means of communication (telephone, email, fax, carrier site visits and meetings) by providing the expected service in the most cost-effective manner.
Utilizes internal and external systems to determine best shipping costs for ad-hoc freight moves.
Monitor/update product restriction flags in the systems for shipping.
Develops reports to show the baseline of operations for Bass Pro Shops.
Benchmarks industry standards for Bass Pro Shops transportation areas, including small parcel, LTL and truckload processes to identify opportunities for cost and service improvement to provide Bass Pro Shops with the best overall value.
Utilizes TMS software to ensure price accuracy for contracted freight cost and to properly classify BPS products.
Collects carrier data to be used for score carding and service level reporting.

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!