Supply Chain Associate

Fastenal • Duluth, MN

9d • Onsite

About The Position

The Supply Chain Associate supports branch inventory management and business-to-business operations through procurement, sourcing, quoting, and customer supply chain support. The role is based at Fastenal’s branch at 3824 W Superior St, Duluth, MN 55807. A flexible schedule may be available after onboarding and training and upon meeting performance goals.

The role includes on-the-job, online, instructor-led classroom, and virtual training to build the knowledge and skills needed to perform successfully and grow with the company. Fastenal describes its culture as entrepreneurial, with an emphasis on employee development, internal promotion, and opportunities to advance.

Requirements

• Be at least 18 years of age.
• 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 occasionally 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 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 employer contribution
• Bonus and/or commission eligibility

What This Job Offers

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