Vendor Compliance Specialist-1

Vendor Compliance Specialist

The Vendor Compliance Specialist drives 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.

Essential Functions:

• 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

Experience/Qualifications:

• Minimum Degree Required: Bachelors Degree
• Experience: Minimum 2-4 years experience in a related role

Knowledge, Skills, and Ability:

• 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

Travel Requirements:

• Potentially travel to vendor locations to facilitate, audit, monitor and implement improvement plans, serve as a representative to further build collaborative partnerships and strengthen working relationships.

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.

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.