Supply Chain Specialist

Fastenal•Winona, MN

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Working as a full-time Supply Chain Specialist, you will develop and manage strategies for selected product categories, identify gaps within those categories, and manage relationships with suppliers. The position supports improvements to product costs and pricing in relevant markets while maintaining the public product catalog. It calls for a detail-oriented person with strong analytical skills and an interest in improving supply-chain efficiencies. A flexible schedule may be available after onboarding and training and upon meeting performance goals. Fastenal is a distributor of industrial and construction supplies that has grown from a single branch to a Fortune 500 company with more than 3,000 servicing locations. The company describes its culture as entrepreneurial and emphasizes training, promotion from within, and employee growth opportunities.

Requirements

Be 18 years of age or older.
Possess or be working toward a degree related to Business, Marketing, or Operations, or have industry-related work experience.
Have excellent written and oral communication skills.
Be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
Be highly motivated, self-directed, and customer-service oriented.
Demonstrate strong organization, planning, and prioritizing abilities.
Exhibit strong problem-solving, deductive reasoning, and decision-making skills.
Be able to learn and perform multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
Be able to work independently and in a team environment.
Be willing to travel as needed.
Demonstrate the company's core values of ambition, innovation, integrity, and teamwork.
Pass the required drug screen (applicable in the US, Puerto Rico, and Guam only).

Nice To Haves

Prior work experience with product association, placement, and supplier negotiations.
Knowledge of and familiarity with industrial products.

Responsibilities

Analyze data and communicate results clearly.
Design the implementation of and provide support for corporate initiatives and strategies.
Support business needs and align work with business objectives within supply chain.
Establish a product rationalization strategy that supports growth drivers and key initiatives and optimizes the product portfolio for profitability and growth.
Manage supplier relationships and category strategies.
Collaborate with various departments.