Merchandising Compliance Manager

POSITION SUMMARY :

The Merchandising Compliance Manager will report directly to the Senior Associate General Counsel. You will serve as the primary compliance business partner to the merchandising organization, ensuring adherence to all applicable laws, regulations, and company standards across merchandising operations. The position will require specialized expertise in environmental compliance, vendor relations, and marketing compliance while supporting broader merchandising compliance initiatives. This position will be based in Springfield, Missouri.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Review and draft compliance policies, procedures, and vendor guides to drive compliance with state, federal, and international regulations
• Monitor legislative and regulatory developments in environmental compliance, consumer protection, and retail regulations; proactively identify and assess compliance risks and opportunities; advise internal business partners regarding same.
• Manage Canada regulatory compliance including ECCC (Health Canada) programs, EPR Canada, FPR Plastic registry, and Safe Food for Canadians Act.
• Develop and manage US EPR compliance programs for multiple states and California environmental law requirements.
• Develop and implement vendor compliance policies and procedures in collaboration with cross-functional teams including product development, planning, logistics, and quality assurance
• Review marketing communications including presentations, website content, promotional materials, and advertising content for regulatory compliance.
• Serve as primary compliance contact for merchants, promotional operations, retail specialists, marketing, vendor relations, and other merchandising functions.
• Assist in developing, preparing, and providing training to internal business partners on various compliance topics.
• Oversee vendor contract compliance terms and manage vendor onboarding requirements for national brands.
• Represent the company in compliance-related administrative matters and regulatory inquiries.
• Identify compliance program gaps and spearhead projects to fill each gap as needed.

EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS :

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITY :

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS :

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :

INDEPENDENT JUDGEMENT :

Develops operational compliance programs, policies, and procedures for merchandising compliance matters under the guidance of the legal department. Makes independent decisions on day-to-day compliance issues within established parameters and escalates matters of legal significance to the Senior Associate General Counsel. Requires independent judgment and problem solving of complex merchandising compliance and regulatory issues while coordinating with legal counsel on matters requiring legal interpretation.

FULL TIME BENEFITS SUMMARY :

Enjoy discounts on retail merchandise, our restaurants, world-class resorts and conservation attractions!

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.

Full Time Benefits Summary :

Enjoy discounts on retail merchandise, our restaurants, world-class resorts and conservation attractions!

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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