Vendor Compliance Specialist-1 - Onsite in Springfield, MO

Bass Pro Shops

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Vendor Compliance Specialist will work onsite at our corporate office in Springfield, MO. and drive implementation of new flow paths, management of key strategic initiatives and Electronic Data Interchange (EDI), improves vendor performance and accountability including hands on management of vendors; work directly with, Merchandising, Retail, Planning and Inventory, Accounting, Distribution, Transportation, International and Domestic Supply Chain teams to fully implement processes that drive vendor behavior and deliver continuous improvement in vendor performance and meet Bass Pro Shops business goals.

Requirements

Minimum Degree Required: Bachelor’s Degree
Experience: Minimum 2-4 years experience in a related role
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and E-Signature Programs
Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite and Illustrator
Strong verbally and written communication skills and ability to interact with various levels of leadership
Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
Basic knowledge of Electronic Data Interchange preferred

Responsibilities

Improves performance through increased compliance to maximize profitable operations.
Analyzes issues for root cause, and define, implement and run preventive measures to improve vendor performance, including new processes, Bootcamps, vendor on-boarding, testing and chargebacks.
Creates, develops and maintains process and procedure resources and documentation.
Provides further foundation to assist in meeting current and future business needs.
Aligns Bass Pro Shops with industry standards while maintaining service levels and business needs.
Develop and/or maintain strong partnerships with cross functional teams.
Creates vendor performance documentation and conduct vendor performance assessment in conjunction with internal stakeholders to identify and execute specialized programs to ensure compliance and maximum performance to accomplish key priorities and objectives.
Educates vendors on performance and compliance objectives.
Suggests and drives the implementation of improvement plans and serve as a representative to further strengthen vendor partnerships.
Leads in the growth and development of internal teams, including but not limited to, Electronic Data Interchange (EDI), Merchandising, Retail, Planning and Inventory, Accounting, Distribution, Transportation, International and Domestic Supply Chain teams.
Executes training on day to day compliance of company policies and procedures.
Ensures compliance in accordance with Bass Pro Shops Vendor Manual and Bass Pro Shops Supply Chain Initiatives.
Promotes the growth and utilization of EDI internally and externally to drive improved vendor performance and compliance.
Develops, executes, and distributes standard, exception based, and ad-hoc performance reporting to support the decision making process and drive maximum vendor performance.
Executes and leads process improvement strategies with internal and external teams that focus on driving efficiencies across the supply chain.
Drives consistency and standardization in vendor performance and accountability.
Supports testing and implementation of key business projects that impact EDI.
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!