Manager, Transportation Procurement (Cross-Dock & Store Delivery) at Ross Stores

%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3E%3Cu%3EGENERAL PURPOSE:%26nbsp;%3C/u%3E%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:14px;%22%3EThis position is responsible for managing all transportation procurement activities associated with Ross’s Cross-Dock and Store Delivery Network.%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EResponsibilities include:%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:14px;%22%3EProcurement: %26nbsp;development, planning and execution of analytical and bid processes, negotiations, recommendations, and a logical selection process to support cost controls, required service levels and forecasted company growth.%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:14px;%22%3EAdministration and Risk Avoidance: %26nbsp;contract management, security compliance, inventory control, risk management, internal controls and business continuity. %26nbsp;Responsible for collaborative budget planning to develop and implement an executable and cost-effective budget based on capacity and service goals outlined by the company.%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:14px;%22%3EStrategy: %26nbsp;develop short- and long-term capacity and cost control strategies and analysis to meet service levels and corporate growth plans, and business continuity needs.%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:14px;%22%3EVendor Relations: %26nbsp;responsible to foster professional and ethical business relationships driven by fair, logical and objective activities for all providers and transportation vendors%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:14px;%22%3EControl: %26nbsp;responsible to develop, implement and execute internal controls, policies and procedures to ensure integrity and transparency associated with all domestic transportation modes and activities.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3E%3Cu%3EESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:%3C/u%3E%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:14px;%22%3E•%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;Development of and execution of activities, to support inventory freight movement within the supply chain.%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:14px;%22%3E•%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;Responsible for the development, procurement and sustainability of service provider network to meet and exceed the requirements of Ross Stores, Inc %26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;consistent with supply-chain strategy. Provider network must support cost controls, performance metrics, company growth and business continuity.%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:14px;%22%3E•%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;Responsible to foster professional business relationships with Ross business partners, ensuring relationships with vendors and suppliers are based on price, quality, security, service, sustainability and reputation, carefully guarding the professional integrity of Ross.%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:14px;%22%3E•%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;Develop and direct strategic initiatives to support expense targets, required performance standards and future growth opportunities.%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:14px;%22%3E•%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;Develop executable Business Continuity strategy to minimize interruptions with inventory flow.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3ELead and execute comprehensive and objective bid processes and sourcing initiatives:%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:14px;%22%3E•%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;Ensure current, accurate and complete information is provided to business partners to support logical and fair business practices%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:14px;%22%3E•%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;Responsible for the quantitative and qualitative bid evaluation process, considering cost controls, ability to meet service levels and performance %26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;metrics, ability to support growth, and ability to sustain long term.%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:14px;%22%3E•%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;Drive negotiations and benchmarking to support competitive costs.%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:14px;%22%3E•%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;Facilitate the award scenarios and recommendations, executive evaluations, consideration and decision making.%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:14px;%22%3E•%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;Responsible for the annual assessment of all providers that support domestic freight movements within the supply chain.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EEnsure adequate controls:%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:14px;%22%3E•%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;Review and assess contracts for consistency, and to ensure required content as directed by the Ross Store delivery strategy.%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:14px;%22%3E•%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;Collaborate with internal and external legal counsel, Loss Prevention and risk management resources to ensure compliance with Ross overarching sourcing strategy.%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:14px;%22%3E•%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;Ensure controls are in place and validated to support contractual, insurance and risk management compliance with current legal regulations and%26nbsp;Ross/dd’s DISCOUNTS.%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:14px;%22%3E•%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;Develop, implement, and oversee policies and procedures to ensure Ross meets standards established internally and all governmental regulatory requirements to control risk. %26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:14px;%22%3E•%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;Ensure controls are in place to accurately validate and confirm invoice payments.%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:14px;%22%3E•%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;Maintain compliance with Ross’ Code of Conduct and Business Ethics, specifically maintaining an objective assessment of vendors and supplier’s%26nbsp;services.%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:14px;%22%3E•%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;Ensure confidentiality of all Ross sensitive information.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3ECross functional support of all transportation sourcing positions:%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:14px;%22%3E•%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;Align cross-functionally on strategic planning initiatives and process improvement efforts%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:14px;%22%3E•%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;Perform all projects requested by the Director Transportation Procurement%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3E%3Cu%3ECOMPETENCIES:%3C/u%3E%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:14px;%22%3E•%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;Analysis and Judgement%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:14px;%22%3E•%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;Leadership%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:14px;%22%3E•%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;Organizational Understanding%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:14px;%22%3E•%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;Communication%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:14px;%22%3E•%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;Attention to Detail%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:14px;%22%3E•%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;Delivering Results%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3E%3Cu%3EQUALIFICATIONS AND SPECIAL SKILLS REQUIRED:%3C/u%3E%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:14px;%22%3E•%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;Minimum of 5 years transportation sourcing or related experience%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:14px;%22%3E•%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;Minimum of 2 years management level experience%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:14px;%22%3E•%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;Bachelor’s degree%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:14px;%22%3E•%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;Knowledge of transportation regulatory requirements%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:14px;%22%3E•%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;Strong analytical skills required%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:14px;%22%3E•%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;Data driven approach to problem solving%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:14px;%22%3E•%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;Broad logistics expertise%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:14px;%22%3E•%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;Broad working knowledge of transportation, contracts, contractual language, claims and insurance requirements%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:14px;%22%3E•%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;Must possess excellent written and oral communications skills and be able to communicate with all levels and departments both within and outside of%26nbsp;the company%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:14px;%22%3E•%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;Strategic thinking: %26nbsp;ability to identify long-term issues and develop mitigation solutions%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:14px;%22%3E•%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;Experience with hands on utilization of current supply chain software applications and systems%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:14px;%22%3E•%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;Project management skills are a plus%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:14px;%22%3E•%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;Skillful negotiator%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3E%3Cu%3EPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/ADA:%3C/u%3E%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:14px;%22%3EJob requires ability to work in an office environment, primarily on a computer.%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:14px;%22%3ERequires sitting, standing, walking, hearing, talking on the telephone, attending in-person meetings, typing, and working with paper/files, etc.%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:14px;%22%3EConsistent timeliness and regular attendance. %26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:14px;%22%3EVision requirements: Ability to see information in print and/or electronically.%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:14px;%22%3ERoutine deadlines; usually sufficient lead time; variance in work volume seasonal and predictable; priorities can be anticipated; some interruptions are present; travel or other inconveniences have advance notice; involves occasional exposure to demands and pressures from persons other than immediate supervisor.%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:14px;%22%3ETravel required – up to 25%%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:14px;%22%3EThis role requires regular in-office presence, including to engage in in-person team interaction, meetings and collaboration, client support, mentoring, coaching, and/or feedback. However, this role can perform duties effectively using a combination of in-office and remote work. %3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:white;font-size:14px;%22%3E#LI-Hybrid%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3E%3Cu%3ESUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:%3C/u%3E%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:14px;%22%3E1-5 Exempt associates.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EDISCLAIMER%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:14px;%22%3EThis job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at management’s discretion.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:14px;%22%3ERoss is an equal employment opportunity employer. We consider individuals for employment or promotion according to their skills, abilities and experience. We believe that it is an essential part of the Company’s overall commitment to attract, hire and develop a strong, talented and diverse workforce. Ross is committed to complying with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, physical, mental or developmental disability, sex (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth or breastfeeding), veteran status, military status, marital or registered domestic partnership status, medical condition (including cancer or genetic characteristics), genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, as well as any other category protected by federal, state or local laws.%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E Apply Now