Supply Chain Associate

Fastenal • Houston, TX

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Supply Chain Associate manages branch inventory and supports business-to-business operations through procurement, sourcing, and quoting functions. The role helps meet customer needs and support the success of their businesses. The position is based at Fastenal’s branch at 15009 Lee Rd, Houston, TX 77032, and may offer a flexible schedule after onboarding and training and once performance goals are met.

Training includes on-the-job, online, instructor-led classroom, and virtual learning. Fastenal describes opportunities for employee development and advancement.

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 of study, 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 potentially up to 75 pounds.
• Pass the required drug screen (applicable in the US, Puerto Rico, and Guam only).
• Pass a background check required by a customer or contract serviced by this location.

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 with a company vehicle as necessary.
• Perform other duties as needed to ensure branch success.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability insurance
• Dental insurance
• Paid vacation
• Sick leave
• Paid holidays
• 401(k) with an employer contribution

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed