Big Lots
Discount retailer vendor program with closeout opportunities and extreme bargain sourcing.
Headquarters:Columbus, OH
4.7BLatest US Revenue
4.7BLatest Worldwide Revenue
300Number of US Stores
Discount retailer vendor program with closeout opportunities and extreme bargain sourcing.
• Full EDI compliance required for NVO vendors within 2 months
• ASN notifications must arrive before shipment delivery
• Vendors shipping 25+ shipments annually must use EDI
• Collect shipments over 200 lbs must be routed by Must Be Routed By date
• Prepaid shipments require one business day advance scheduling
• All shipments need packing list and Bill of Lading documentation
• Insurance certificates required annually within 60 days of renewal
• Product safety and compliance with all regulatory standards
• Master carton packaging must prevent damage during transit
Complete Big Lots vendor application through their corporate website and submit required business documentation and product samples.
Complete Big Lots vendor application through their corporate website and submit required business documentation and product samples.
Submit products for Big Lots evaluation process including quality assessment, pricing review, and compliance verification.
Set up EDI connections, obtain insurance certificates, and complete vendor portal registration for compliance tracking.
Begin shipping products following routing guidelines and maintain ongoing compliance through vendor performance monitoring.
Track vendor performance metrics through Big Lots compliance portal including routing accuracy, EDI compliance, and delivery performance scorecards.
Implement best practices for closeout merchandise handling, inventory management, and transportation efficiency to maximize vendor success with Big Lots.
Full EDI compliance system supporting purchase orders, advance shipment notifications, invoices, and purchase order changes through SPS Commerce partnership.
Integrated TMS system for vendor routing, appointment scheduling, and freight management with specific protocols for collect and prepaid shipments.
Web-based portal for tracking compliance performance, accessing scorecards, submitting documentation, and managing vendor communications.
Access comprehensive resources and tools
Access compliance tracking and performance metrics
Guidelines for international suppliers and import procedures
Complete vendor onboarding and operational procedures
Get help with UNIS platform integration and channel connectivity.
Contact UNIS SupportCommon questions about partnering with Big Lots and vendor requirements