Vendor Relations Analyst

Vendor Relations Analyst

The Vendor Relations Analyst represents Bass Pro Shops to the external vendor community by maintaining strong relationships with key partners. This role provides daily administrative support for the communication, operation, and coordination of key Supply Chain processes that take place between vendors, third party providers, and Bass Pro Shops. By ensuring a high level of customer service and serving as an ambassador for Bass Pro Shops, the Vendor Relations Analyst serves to fulfill Bass Pro Shops mission of inspiring everyone to enjoy, love, and conserve the great outdoors.

Essential Functions

• Coordinate Vendor Guide Process by updating and revising information on the Vendor Guide, updating and amending agreements along with distribution to vendors and merchants, and communicating changes and updates to the Vendor Guide to BPS associates and vendors
• Manage Vendor Relations Portal by vendor access processing and set up, updating the information posted on the Portal, and working on new implementation of new portal capabilities.
• Manage Vendor database to ensure vendors that are not actively doing business with BPS are systemically inactivated to mitigate debit balances.
• Coordinate Vendor Shipping Problems concerning FedEx, along with other shipping concerns, with the Logistics Department to help resolve.
• Resolve Vendor Finance/Accounting issue questions and responses.
• Initiate New Vendor Instructions Shipping, Routing, Reverse Logistics Programs and Compliance Requirements.
• Coordinate EDI Requirements with Vendors and BPS.
• Collaborate with various departments to improve processes between BPS and the vendor community.
• All other duties as assigned

Experience/Qualifications

• Minimum Degree Required: Bachelor's degree required
• Experience: Minimum 2 years' full-time work experience

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

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.

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