Buyer

Total Quality Logistics LLC

Cincinnati, OH

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Accounting, Billing, Brokerage, Cargo/Freight, Carrier Quality, Communication Skills, Customer Support/Service, Documentation, Expense Tracking, Financial Planning, Financial Systems, Inventory Management, Logistics, Microsoft Excel, Organizational Skills, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Procurement Strategy, Purchase Orders, Purchasing/Procurement, Real Estate, Reconciliation, Sales Support, Sourcing Strategy, Truckload Freight, Tuition Reimbursement, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Cincinnati, OH
POSTED
30+ days ago

General Information

Country: USA State: Ohio City: Cincinnati

Descriptions & Requirements

About the Role

As a Buyer at TQL, youll be working behind-the-scenes to keep our entire company functioning. Youll be responsible for fulfilling requests of internal customers in a fast-paced environment, including the creation and reconciliation of purchase orders, all while delivering best-in-class customer service.

Whats in it for you

Advancement opportunities with structured career paths Employee referral bonus opportunities Comprehensive benefits package Health, dental, and vision coverage 401k with company match Perks including employee discounts, financial wellness planning, tuition reimbursement, and more

Certified Great Place to Work with 800 lifetime workplace award wins

What Youll Be Doing

Issue purchase orders in alignment with supplier agreements and/or approved purchases Serve as the main Purchasing point of contact for Satellite offices Maintain and monitor catalog of approved spend items Ensure availability of catalog and proactively identify alternatives when necessary Perform reconciliation of all purchase transactions, invoices, and approvals Maintain clear documentation and audit trail of procurement activities Assist Strategic Sourcing Specialists and Procurement Coordinators as necessary Support Facilities and Real-Estate Teams with office openings, moves, and expansions

What You Need

1 - 3 years of relevant experience in purchasing, customer service, or inventory management Excellent customer service skills in a fast-paced environment Superior verbal and written communication skills Ability to speak and collaborate with various levels of management Comfort working with data, Microsoft Excel, and financial systems Ability to work independently under time constraints in a positive and effective manner

Where Youll Be

4289 Ivy Pointe Blvd, Cincinnati, OH 45245

Employment Visa Sponsorship

Employment visa sponsorship is unavailable for this position. Applicants requiring employment visa sponsorship now or in the future (e.g., F-1 STEM OPT H-1B TN J1, etc.) will not be considered.

About Us

Total Quality Logistics (TQL) is one of the largest freight brokerage firms in the nation. TQL connects customers with truckload freight that needs to be moved with quality carriers who have the capacity to move it. As a company that operates 24/7/365, TQL manages work-life balance with sales support teams that assist with accounting and after-hours calls and specific needs. At TQL, the opportunities are endless, which means that there is room for career advancement and the ability to write your own paycheck. Whats Your Worth?

Our open and transparent communication from management creates a successful work environment and custom career path for our employees. TQL is an industry-leader in the logistics industry with unlimited potential. Be a part of something big.

Total Quality Logistics is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status.

If you are unable to apply online due to a disability, contact recruiting at recruiting@tql.com.

About the Company

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Total Quality Logistics LLC

Look around. Virtually everything you use, wear, and eat has made its way to you thanks to the transportation industry - and specifically, truckload transportation. TQL provides the expertise, strategy, and solutions to get raw materials and finished products where they need to be 24/7/365.

We are a nationally recognized, proven leader in transportation logistics. We connect consumer product and industrial goods shippers with truck operators who transport their freight to market destinations across North America. Our 2,000-member workforce identifies the right trucks for particular freight loads, negotiates rates, and ensures on-time delivery. Our insistence on honest, straightforward communications minimizes missed shipments, delays, and product shortages on store shelves.

Our Clients
In 2011, we worked with more than 7,000 customers and 50,000 carriers across North America to move more than 500,000 loads. We moved approximately 3,500 different types of commodities including fresh fruits and vegetables, packaged foods and beverages, meat and poultry, machinery and equipment, and much more. We are recognized experts in moving time-sensitive products, temperature controlled shipments, and cross-border moves.
COMPANY SIZE
2,500 to 4,999 employees
INDUSTRY
Travel, Transportation and Tourism
FOUNDED
1997
WEBSITE
http://www.tql.com/