Description

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 simple…OUR 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

Identify and support supply chain initiatives, cost savings and process improvements for the company.

• Perform annual/periodic inventory of stock in company store and with suppliers and provide optimal utilization of stock to business owners.
• Prepare for accounting deadlines; ensure accuracy of general ledger coding/alignment of entries within system of record for commodities, including but not limited to, uniforms, coffee, office supplies, printed materials and third-party expenses.
• Participate in sourcing and consolidating commodities with new or existing suppliers, benefiting in pricing, processing, customer service, goods or service solutions and improvement opportunities.
• Place orders directly with suppliers as needed for various departments. Provide problem resolution on goods/service issues and invoice errors; effectively communicate issues and resolution to suppliers as appropriate.
• Review expired or soon to be expiring contracts; collaborate with business owners and leadership to address potential needs for sourcing, negotiating or terminating contracts, depending on the business requirements of the organization.
• Maintain contracts on file and in system of record to ensure documents are accurately organized, labeled, retained and updated.
• Identify, evaluate and consider items for possible sale through company store; suggest and research new products based on internal customer requests for terminals, shop and company store.
• Identify and provide ongoing suggestions for process improvements for the company.
• Distribute communications as necessary; write and distribute accurate meeting minutes as requested by leadership.
• Maintain login and password information for vendor accounts.
• Maintain a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner which facilitates the success of business operations in order to meet company demands and expectations.
• Collaborate with business owners / units; negotiate to find other suppliers to get the best cost, quality and service for the business owners.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by leadership.

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Qualifications: What you need to bring

• Three to five (3-5) years office and retail experience required. General knowledge of procurement and contract experience required. Retail sales background considered a plus.
• Bachelors degree preferred.
• Proficient with cash register; general knowledge of Microsoft Word & Excel and AS400 system; basic contract knowledge; high level of keyboard accuracy and speed; good verbal and written communication skills; thorough and detail oriented; ability to work under pressure; good interpersonal skills; ability to work on various projects at once; flexible; must be able to manually lift 40lbs.

Pay Range: $18-$21 hourly 

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.