Supply Chain Associate

Fastenal•Clayton, NC

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Part-time Supply Chain Associate supports branch inventory management and business-to-business operations, including procurement, sourcing, and quoting to meet customer needs. The role is based at Fastenal’s branch at 8928 Clayton Blvd, Clayton, NC 27520, and may offer a flexible schedule after onboarding, training, and meeting performance goals. The schedule is Monday through Friday, between 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., for 10–28 hours per week. Training includes on-the-job, online, instructor-led classroom, and virtual learning intended to build role-related knowledge and support employee development. Fastenal describes a culture focused on employee opportunity, training, promotion from within, and career growth.

Requirements

Be at least 18 years old.
Have a current, full, valid driver's license issued in the country where the job is located, including completion of any applicable graduated license program, and meet driving record requirements to use a company vehicle as needed.
Possess or be working toward a degree in Business, Supply Chain, Operations, Management, Marketing, Sales, or a related field, or have customer service or industry-related work experience.
Have excellent written and oral communication skills.
Have proficient computer skills.
Be highly motivated, self-directed, and customer-service oriented.
Demonstrate strong math aptitude, attention to detail, and a sense of urgency.
Demonstrate strong organization, planning, and prioritizing abilities.
Exhibit strong problem-solving, deductive reasoning, and decision-making skills.
Demonstrate the company's core values of ambition, innovation, integrity, and teamwork.
Be able to lift, slide, carry, and lower packages typically weighing 25–50 pounds and sometimes up to 75 pounds.
Pass the required drug screen (applicable in the US, Puerto Rico, and Guam only).

Responsibilities

Manage branch inventory levels.
Administer procurement functions, including purchase orders and backorder management.
Estimate and quote prices and source products.
Coordinate resources to respond to customer supply chain needs.
Support accounts receivable activities.
Make deliveries using a company vehicle as necessary.
Perform other duties as needed to ensure branch success.