Transportation Procurement Specialist

Our values start with our people, join a team that values you! Bring your talents to Ross, our leading off-price retail chain with over 2,200 stores, and a strong track record of success and growth. Our focus has always been bringing our customers a constant stream of high-quality brands and on-trend merchandise at extraordinary savings. All while providing a fun and exciting treasure hunt experience. As Part Of Our Team, You Will Experience Success. Our winning team pursues excellence while learning and evolving Career growth. We develop industry leading talent because Ross grows when our people grow Teamwork. We work together to solve the hard problems and find the right solution Our commitment to Diversity, Equality & Inclusion, and our community. We celebrate the backgrounds, identities, and ideas of those who work and shop with us because our differences make us stronger. We strive to be a positive force in our community. Our Corporate headquarters are in Dublin, CA, we have 3 buying offices in key markets in New York City, Los Angeles, and Boston, and 8 distribution centers nationwide. With 2023 revenues of $20.4 billion, we are a Fortune 500 company who is committed to providing an inclusive work environment with continuous learning opportunities and development for our teams. GENERAL PURPOSE Responsible for contractual administration, procurement analytical support, claims recovery, rate filing activities and controls representing financial obligations exceeding $1B in annualized spend. This position will support Transportation Procurement activities across all modes and transportation providers in support of: Transportation Claims Administration with a value of over $2.5M. Contract management support for a $1B annual contract spend. Execution of analytical processes, recommendations, and a logical process to support cost controls, required service levels and process improvement. Responsible to foster professional and ethical business relationships driven by fair, logical and objective activities for all providers and transportation vendors. Essential Functions Contract Management The specialist will retrieve and analyze data, design and build reports and present findings to ensure the effective and efficient use of transportation resources (carriers, equipment, modes, etc). Reports, addendums and accessorial will be developed and implemented through existing tools (Smart Source, Excel, Access, etc) as well as the Manhattan Transportation Management System. This position will develop strategic and tactical performance metrics to support carrier performance meetings, decision making and carrier award selections. Analyze datasets and statistics to determine budgetary impact and corporate signing authority. Ensure contract language complies with Ross Legal and Risk Management requirements and proactively manage closure prior to expiration dates. All contracts and rate addendums should be current, systemically managed and in master files supporting document retention practices. All master systemic and hard files must meet all internal and external audit standards. Resource should self-audit and review data to ensure accuracy of information and will be audited by supervisor or manager Claims Collaboratively work with A/P, DCs, Transportation Ops, Merchants, Vendors, Carriers, Insurance Providers and Inventory Control to investigate and recover claims. Investigation requires multiple systems knowledge and research to include RMS, RDM, and TMS. Systemically file claims documentation and recover funds to offset loss. Recommend settlements internally and as authorized negotiate settlements on behalf of the company. Reconcile claim payments with AP Merchandise and Inventory Control Negotiate approved settlements & rate adjustments while maintaining professional and partnering interactions. Process Management & Administration Support problem solving and project activities internally and with 3rd party consultants with data collec…

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