Regional Inventory Specialist K
About The Position
Knight Transportation is urgently hiring a Regional Inventory Specialist for our East Region. This role is crucial for keeping our shops running strong. The ideal candidate will have parts purchasing experience and a high attention to detail. As the most profitable and fastest growing truckload carrier, Knight Transportation is driven to innovate the transportation industry and is a career destination for passionate and talented people seeking growth and opportunity. We are committed to a culture of high expectations and exceptional performance, hiring teammates who share our values, take personal accountability, and bring innovative ideas. We offer results-driven people a place to make a difference in a stable and maturing industry.
Requirements
- 2+ years' experience in parts or inventory control required.
- High School Diploma or equivalent required.
- Must be proficient in looking up parts and placing online orders using appropriate OEM websites websites.
- Must be able to read and understand parts manuals.
- Must possess excellent data entry skills.
- Must possess good written and oral communication skills.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience in transportation industry preferred.
Responsibilities
- Purchase parts from manufacturers and suppliers as well as acquiring parts from other resources in order to maintain inventory levels appropriate for operations at assigned shops.
- Issue purchase orders and purchase parts for maintenance shops in assigned region.
- Monitor inventory items to identify high volume parts as well as obsolescence parts and maintain proper inventory levels. Adhere to standard internal control procedures.
- Ensure accurate and timely ordering, shipping, tracking, and receiving of parts.
- Maintain and update auto-generated parts procedures as necessary.
- Monitor and handle parts returns.
- Review warranty tags, store and organize returned parts and conduct follow up to ensure returned parts are handled appropriately.
- Collaborate with internal department personnel and outside shippers/vendors as necessary.
- Proactively work to assist others in achieving the organization's objectives.
Benefits
- Competitive starting salary commensurate with experience and geographic location.
- Potential bonus pay based on company performance.
- Opportunities to volunteer and give back to local communities.
- 401(K)
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Supplemental and Life Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
