Logistics Lead
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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 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
EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum Degree Required: Bachelors Degree required
Preferred Degree:Degree in Supply Chain Business or relevant area preferred
Experience: Minimum 4 years of experience in supply chain logistics or transportation role required
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITY:
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
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
Employment Type
Full-Time
