Remote-Ready Transportation Procurement Specialist

Ross Stores, Inc.; Fort Mill (SC); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Ross Stores, Inc. is seeking a Transportation Procurement professional to support contract administration, claims recovery, and spend controls for over $1B in annualized transportation obligations.

The role spans data analysis, reporting, and process improvement across carriers, vendors, and procurements. You will collaborate with A/P, DCs, Merchants, and Insurance Providers, ensuring compliance with Ross policies while driving cost savings and effective transportation operations.

Qualifications

• Minimum three (3) years-experience in Transportation or Logistics with direct Claims experience preferred.
• Experience working with Logistics and Transportation Contracts preferred.
• Strong self-motivation and the ability to work independently to complete projects.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Excellent follow-up and follow-through skills.
• Must have strong written and oral communications skills to communicate effectively with all levels and departments both within and outside the company.
• Detailed oriented with an emphasis on accuracy.
• Flexibility - must be able to receive instructions from multiple managers and prioritize accordingly.
• High level working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Access and Power Point.
• Must pass Microsoft Word and Excel aptitude testing.
• Ability to work well with others.
• Ability to travel – less than 10% of the time.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Retrieve and analyze data, design and build reports and present findings to ensure effective use of transportation resources (carriers, equipment, modes).
• Develop strategic and tactical performance metrics to support carrier performance meetings and decisions.
• Analyze datasets to determine budgetary impact and corporate signing authority.
• Ensure contract language complies with Ross Legal and Risk Management requirements and manage expiration dates.
• Keep contracts and rate addendums current and in master files for retention practices.
• Maintain audit-ready master files and records.
• Self-audit data accuracy and be subject to supervisor audits.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Written and verbal communication

Attention to detail

Time management

Problem solving

Flexibility

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

RMS

RDM

TMS

Manhattan Transportation Management System

Smart Source

Excel

Word

Access

PowerPoint

Job description

Ross Stores, Inc. is seeking a Transportation Procurement professional to support contract administration, claims recovery, and spend controls for over $1B in annualized transportation obligations.

The role spans data analysis, reporting, and process improvement across carriers, vendors, and procurements. You will collaborate with A/P, DCs, Merchants, and Insurance Providers, ensuring compliance with Ross policies while driving cost savings and effective transportation operations.