Regional Inventory Specialist K

Regional Inventory Specialist

Knight Transportation is urgently hiring a Regional Inventory Specialist for our East Region. If you bring parts purchasing experience with a high attention to detail and are ready to play a key role in keeping our shops running strong, we want to hear from you!

Salary: $50,000 - $60,000

Schedule: Mon - Fri, 8:00am - 5:00pm (ET)

Location: On-Site, Kansas City KS/Phoenix AZ Preferred (addt'l terminal locations available)

Work with the Industry Leader! As the most profitable and fastest growing truckload carrier, we are driven to innovate the transportation industry. Knight is a career destination for passionate and talented people seeking growth and opportunity with an industry leader. What do we live by? The answer is simpleOUR PEOPLE! Knight Transportation is powered by people. We are committed to a culture of high expectations and exceptional performance. At Knight, we hire good teammates who share our values, unselfishly take personal accountability for results, and bring innovative ideas to the table. Our people are passionate about continual learning, display honesty and mutual respect, and give their best every day. Join our Knight Family as we offer results-driven people a place to make a difference in a stable and maturing industry.

Job Responsibilities

What you will do:

• 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.

Qualifications

What you need to bring:

• 2+ years' experience in parts or inventory control required.
• Previous experience in transportation industry preferred.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Must be proficient in looking up parts and placing online orders using appropriate OEM websites.
• Must be able to read and understand parts manuals.
• Must possess excellent data entry skills.
• Must possess good written and oral communication skills.

What we offer:

• 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.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package which includes:
• 401(K)
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Supplemental and Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. The Company's policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, military status, disability, genetic information or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories.