Logistics Coordinator

POSITION SUMMARY The Logistics Coordinator tracks shipping fulfillment and ensures product movement to Bass Pro Shops and Cabelas Distribution Centers in an effective and cost?efficient manner. By communicating directly with vendors, carriers, and internal customers, the coordinator serves to provide insight and resolve issues related to shipping, visibility, and costing. The coordinator maintains the data entry functions of expenses, reporting, and validation of accuracy in addition to providing support to the Transportation Management Team by completing additional tasks and processes as needed. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Provides internal customers, vendor and carriers with resolution to shipping related issues. Coordinates and resolves delivery problems, authorizes shipment booking and pick up, tracks shipments via TMS (Transportation Management System) and expeditess shipments and sets up returns for refused shipments by providing the expected service in the most cost?efficient manner. Utilizes TMS software to ensure price accuracy for contracted freight costs and to properly classify Bass Pro Shops products. Collect carrier data to be used for score?carding and service level reporting. Collects and analyzes freight cost/rate data for project?based activities to assist management in making informed decisions based upon individual carrier negotiated cost. Utilizes the same software and rate charts used in the audit process to compile into Excel spreadsheets for management review. Supports internal customers, transportation providers and vendors with visibility and costing as needed to facilitate transportation processes or moves. Ensures a consistent flow of shipments in the most cost?efficient manner by utilizing various means of communication (telephone, email, fax, carrier site visits and meetings) to meet expected Bass Pro Shops needs and service expectations. Assists vendors in correct routing of freight and proper procedures for filling out Bills of Lading. Acts as a liaison between carriers and Bass Pro Shops distribution centers and retail stores. Helps to resolve any issues with delivery or receipt of goods. 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 2 years of experience in logistics, supply chain or transportation administrative support. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITY Knowledge of transportation and/or route planning Problem?solving skills and ability to adapt in a fast?paced environment Strong verbal and written communication skills, ability to represent Bass Pro Shops to carriers Ability to work independently and collaborate within a team Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Powerpoint) and ability to learn transportation management software 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 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. Bass Pro Shops #J-18808-Ljbffr