Senior Specialist, Store Delivery

GENERAL PURPOSE This position is responsible for appropriate flow of merchandise through Pool facilities to support Pool work plan to meet transit targets and create consistent execution of store delivery process by making sure policies and procedures are adhered to.

This position is responsible to develop and implement action plans to improve and sustain performance levels to the required metrics at all times. This position will monitor and communicate actual performance levels. Physical onsite visits of our Pool Network will be key to ensure our Pools are able to meet and maintain our standards.

Requires the experience and ability to interact with multiple resources internal and external to the organization to negotiate and influence the end results supporting consistent flow of merchandise to a network of stores for both Ross and dd’s. Resources include: Corporate Inventory Control, Store Operations (Regional VPs, Zone Directors, District Managers, Director Store Finance), Logistics Finance, DCs, 3rd Party Logistics Partners (Pool Managers, Pool Directors, Pool Corporate Leadership and Carriers).

The base salary range for this role is $72,900 – $109,350. The base salary range is dependent on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, qualifications, relevant education, certifications, seniority, and location. The range listed is just one component of the total compensation package for employees. Other rewards vary by position and location.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Directs the development and execution of strategies to support outbound transportation supply chain integration for retail stores deliveries. Provides additional transportation needs as requested to address maintenance supplies and store supplies.
• Evaluate operational activities, roll out "best in class initiatives" to improve and create consistent operational programs; work with our 3rd Party Logistics Providers to improve efficiencies that would control costs.
• Develop the requirements and procedures to coordinate between Ross Transportation, Ross Distribution Centers, pools and stores.
• Determine schedules and make adjustments to consistently meet our transit metrics at a Network, Regional, Pool and Chain Levels.
• Manage network of our 3rd Party Logistics providers to deliver to our expanding Store Network.

COMPETENCIES Leadership

Communication

Drives Results

Collaboration

Minimum: QUALIFICATIONS & SPECIAL SKILLS REQUIRED

• Minimum 5 years of experience in supply chain or transportation.
• Must possess excellent written and oral communication skills and be able to communicate with all levels and departments both within and outside the company.
• High-Level working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Access and Power Point
• Knowledge of current transportation regulations
• Skillful negotiator with strong ability to influence
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in work experience preferred
• Interactive ability to generate strong relationships and client confidence

Preferred:

• Working knowledge of TMS products.
• Prior management experience – Transportation Outbound Retail
• Advanced analytical and reporting skills

EDUCATION / CERTIFICATIONS Preferred:

• Bachelor’s Degree (Transportation, Logistics or Business related)

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Consistent timeliness and regular attendance

Frequent travel required (up to 50%)

Job requires ability to work in a warehouse environment, on a concrete floor all day

Job requires ability to work in an office environment, primarily on a computer

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

Requires sitting, standing, walking, hearing, talking on the telephone, attending in-person and remote meetings, typing, and working with paper/files, etc

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

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES Not applicable currently but may have future supervisory responsibilities.