Supply Chain Associate
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 910 SW Jefferson Ave, Peoria, IL 61605, and may involve deliveries using a company vehicle. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., for 10–28 hours per week. Fastenal provides on-the-job, online, instructor-led classroom, and virtual training to help employees develop the knowledge and skills needed for the role and career growth. Fastenal describes itself as a distributor of industrial and construction supplies with more than 3,000 servicing locations and a culture focused on employee development and promotion from within.
Requirements
- Be at least 18 years of age.
- Hold 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 for use of 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 potentially up to 75 pounds.
- Pass the required drug screen where applicable in the United States, Puerto Rico, and Guam.
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.
Benefits
- 401(k) with an employer contribution.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
