ACADEMY SPORTS + OUTDOORS Vendor Compliance Coordinator Salary in the United States

Come work at a place where we take pride in creating a workplace environment that values hard work, commitment, and growth.

Job Description:

Education:

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associate’s degree in relevant field of study preferred.

Work Experiences:

• 2+ years of related work experience required.
• At least 6 months of related work experience in a distribution center, warehouse or manufacturing environment preferred.

Skills:

• Effective listening, speaking and writing skills with the ability to communicate with all levels of team members, including management.
• Creative problem solver.
• Attention to detail and organized, able to handle multiple priorities at a time.
• Proficient in Windows and Microsoft Office tools such as Word, Excel and Access.
• Demonstrated experience using WMS, RMS, ABi/Microstrategy preferred.
• A Team Player; willingness to roll up their sleeves and help support the team based on business needs.

Responsibilities:

• Monitor inbound purchase orders to identify and facilitate the smooth flow of merchandise.
• Conducts research to identify and resolve inbound shipment errors including, but not limited to, missing ASNs, closed POs, overages, packing discrepancies, invalid UPCs, and styles not listed on PO.
• Partners with DC Operations team, vendors and buying office on inbound shipment errors to determine proper course of action.
• Issues vendor chargebacks and communicates violations to vendors.
• Responds to vendor correspondence regarding chargebacks and Academy requirements.
• Records daily results in various spreadsheets and databases.
• Contacts vendors to request return authorizations on unauthorized shipments. Prepares shipments for Return to Vendor (RTV).
• Creates, publishes and distributes various daily, weekly and monthly reports.
• Processes chargebacks issued by other Academy departments.
• Monitors vendor chargeback database identifying repeat offenders and reports details.
• Participates in conference calls with vendors to resolve recurring issues and ensures corrective action plan is in place.
• Meets with vendors during home office visits with Buyers and discusses increases in floor ready merchandise.
• Keeps records of Vendor/Buyer meetings, conference calls, discussions and results.
• Cross-trains to learn other critical areas within Vendor Compliance.
• Coordinates and works with other departments on special projects and assignments.
• Required to learn, follow and enforce company policies, procedures and safety rules.
• Responsibilities may change; team members may be asked to perform other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements & Attendance

• Acceptable level of hearing and vision to perform job duties
• Adhere to company work hours, policies, procedures and rules governing professional staff behavior

Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate with regard to employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or any other category protected by law.​