Full-Time

Diesel Parts Purchasing Associate

Posted on 2/2/2025

Knight-Swift Transportation

Knight-Swift Transportation

201-500 employees

Automotive & Transportation

Compensation Overview

$45k - $60kAnnually

+ Bonus

Mid

Indianapolis, IN, USA

Category
Inventory Management
Procurement & Sourcing
Operations & Logistics
Required Skills
Data Analysis

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Degree
Experience
Requirements
  • Three (3) years' experience in parts or inventory control required.
  • High School diploma or equivalent required.
  • Good verbal and written communication skills.
  • Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Report generation
  • Mathematical, analytical and problem solving skills.
  • Ability to interpret user needs and translate into system requirements.
  • Ability to understand system data and to identify discrepancies
  • Previous knowledge of system analytics helpful.
Responsibilities
  • Provide guidance and direction to parts department operations.
  • Liaison between terminal leadership and Parts Assistants.
  • Provide support and guidance to other Parts Assistants as needed.
  • Assist terminal leadership in identifying areas for improvement and as needed, provide on-the-job training to address those areas.
  • Issues purchase orders and purchases parts for terminal at the best possible price and value; negotiates parts and material prices with vendors.
  • Stocks, issues, processes and inputs data related to POs and invoices.
  • Ensures repair orders are complete and accurate (inside and outside).
  • Maintains maintenance shop records, tire count and department statistics; maintains files for invoices and contracts.
  • Handles department shipping and receiving.
  • Handles OS&D delivered to outside terminal locations.
  • Maintains warranty parts, manages shipping and scrap.
  • Maintains proper core storage and returns.
  • Responsible for part returns and managing obsolete parts.
Desired Qualifications
  • Previous leadership experience preferred.
Knight-Swift Transportation

Knight-Swift Transportation

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Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Phoenix, Arizona

Founded

1990

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • E-commerce growth boosts demand for Knight-Swift's logistics and transportation services.
  • Advanced telematics optimize routes, improve fuel efficiency, and enhance driver safety.
  • Integration of U.S. Xpress assets may reduce costs and enhance service offerings.

What critics are saying

  • Rising fuel costs threaten profitability due to volatile diesel prices in 2023.
  • Driver shortages pose challenges with an 80,000 driver shortfall reported in 2023.
  • Increased competition from digital freight brokers pressures Knight-Swift to innovate.

What makes Knight-Swift Transportation unique

  • Knight-Swift's acquisition of U.S. Xpress enhances market share and operational efficiencies.
  • Investment in electric and autonomous vehicles positions Knight-Swift as a sustainable leader.
  • Partnerships with tech firms enable Knight-Swift to leverage smart logistics solutions.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Company News

Business Wire
Mar 22nd, 2023
Knight-Swift Transportation Agrees to Acquire U.S. Xpress Enterprises for $6.15 Per Share

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