Mc Lane is one of the largest and most stable supply chain services leaders in the United States. We've been at the forefront of delivering retail and restaurant solutions for convenience stores, mass merchants, drug stores, and chain restaurants for over 125 years. Our vision is to be an agile, innovative, and unified supply chain partner that delivers a superior customer experience, improves the lives of our teammates and community, and produces best-in-class returns.

This position is based in Temple, TX, which will require the candidate to report and work from the office on a regular basis. Therefore, interested candidates should be within a 50-minute commute to Temple, TX.

The Merchandise Contract Compliance Manager will lead and direct staff of exempt and non-exempt teammates. Work with suppliers, legal, accounting, risk management and merchandising to ensure compliance with supplier agreements, other supplier contracts, and other compliance related items.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS / PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Provide leadership, direction, coaching, counseling, and performance management for direct reporting teammates.
• Effectively appraise, coach, mentor, and train future leaders.
• Ensure compliance team works effectively and quickly with suppliers to complete the supplier setup process including negotiating minimum purchase order requirements, lead-time, reclamation, terms, etc.
• Ensure insurance renewals are tracked and received timely.
• Understand all aspects of the supplier agreement process including processes for agreement variations and exceptions.
• Prepare, analyze and audit various internal and external reports to track missing agreements, indemnification, and certificates of insurance. Facilitate audits in accordance with contractual requirements.
• Understand all elements of supplier agreements including, but not limited to:
  • Payment terms
  • Performance rebates
  • Certificate of Insurance and W9
  • Product disposition
  • Purchasing minimums
• Implement and manage the Mc Lane Grocery Contract Compliance systems
  • Enter and update contract terms, dates, and contractual requirements
  • Follow up on activities required to remain in compliance with all supplier contracts
• Safeguard confidentiality of all aspects of supplier contracts and all related information in accordance with approved company procedures including appropriate record retention.
• Ensure all contracts including, but not limited to, supplier agreements, event contracts, supplier rebate contracts and wholesale programs are compliant for the following:
  • All levels of approval have been received
  • All contracts are fully executed and signed by all applicable parties
  • All contracts are filed in the appropriate digital and physical locations
• Perform other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

• A bachelor's degree in business or related field
• 4 or more years of related experience
• 2 or more years' experience in contract compliance/administration.
• Strong Microsoft Excel and Word skills
• Superior accuracy and analytical skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to organize, negotiate, and meet deadlines

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Office environment

Candidates may be subject to a background check and drug screen, in accordance with applicable laws.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.