Specialist, Transportation Procurement

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

Process Management & Administration :

COMPETENCIES :

QUALIFICATIONS AND SPECIAL SKILLS REQUIRED :

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS / ADA :

No unusual physical requirements. Requires no heavy lifting, and nearly all work is performed in a comfortable indoor facility.

Routine 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.

Job frequently requires sitting, handling objects with hands.

Job occasionally requires standing, walking, reaching, talking, hearing, and lifting up to 10 pounds.

Vision requirements : Ability to see information in print and / or electronically.

This 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. #LI-Hybrid

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES :

None

DISCLAIMER

This 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.

Ross 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.