Ross Stores, Inc. · 6 days ago
Import Director
Fort Mill, SC
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
10+ years expRoss Stores, Inc. is a leading off-price retail chain with over 2,200 stores and a strong track record of success and growth. The Director of Import Operations will lead and develop a team focused on global inbound transportation operations, ensuring effective logistics and supplier management to meet performance and service level expectations.
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Responsibilities
Support the development and execution of Ross International inbound supply chain, including leading activities related to international transportation operations, to meet performance and service level expectations while improving costs
Support the development and refinement of appropriate transportation policies and programs that meet cost, service objectives, and company needs. Analyze workflow and implement process improvements
Build and maintain relationships with carriers, suppliers, and partners. Ensure Carriers, 3PLs, and other partners working on behalf of company, execute according to Ross requirements and performance expectations
Ensure carrier allocations, capacity commitments, carrier acceptance, on time shipping, on time delivery performance, transit time, reliability, EDI compliance, and the like support performance objectives
Implement and execute process and procedures to ensure Ross/dd's DISCOUNTS operational execution meets standards established by Ross
Review and assist with establishing and driving international provider performance scorecards and related reporting, metrics, and KPIs, to continue to hold all carriers, partners, and staff accountable while consistently improving service levels
Develop and implement strategic changes and projects to support performance goals, budget goals and company growth while also directing and analyzing risk
Perform Projects and Initiatives requested by Leadership Team(s) and support collaborative projects as required
Partner cross-functionally with IT, finance, Transportation, DC Operations, and other teams to align international supply chain initiatives with broader business goals
Support and develop a high-performing, geographically dispersed team of supply chain professionals
Qualification
Required
Bachelor or MBA degree in Transportation, Logistics or Business-related field of study
10+ years prior transportation management experience to include import transportation, drayage operations, port operations, customs entry processes, and procurement
5-10 years manager level expertise in international transportation with experience in ocean freight shipping and freight forwarding industry
Must possess excellent written and oral communication skills and be able to communicate with all levels and departments both within and outside the company
Experience with hands on utilization of current supply chain software applications and systems, including International Transportation Management Systems, as well as Microsoft Programs (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
Knowledge of current regulatory and compliance rules and regulations (US CBP) as well as changing trade and tariff landscape
Expertise in data-driven operations management, KPI tracking, and process optimization
Must be a team player, self-motivated, self-starter and possess the ability to work and lead independently
Communication
Critical Thinking
Accountability & Execution
Initiating Change
Collaboration
Monitoring and Measuring Work
Time Management
Develops People
Business Acumen
Acts with integrity
Preferred
International Logistics background, within the retail industry preferred
Company
Ross Stores, Inc.
For the last 40+ years, Ross Stores, Inc. has grown from a six-store chain into an $21.1 billion, Fortune 500 Company.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown1985-08-08IPO
Leadership Team
William Sheehan
Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer
BG Badriprasad
Chief Security Architect
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