Supply Chain Associate

Fastenal; Saint John; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading supply chain company is seeking a Part-time Supply Chain Associate in Saint John. Responsibilities include managing inventory, administering procurement, estimating prices, and supporting customer needs. Ideal candidates are 18+, customer-focused, and possess strong communication skills. Flexible scheduling options may be available after onboarding. Join us to excel in the world of supply chain excellence.

Benefits

Training and development opportunities

Flexible scheduling options

Qualifications

• 18 years of age or older.
• Current full valid driver's license.
• Experience in customer service or related work.

Responsibilities

• Manage branch inventory levels.
• Administer procurement functions.
• Estimate/quote prices and source products.
• Coordinate resources for customer supply chain needs.
• Support accounts receivable activities.
• Make deliveries with a company vehicle.

Skills

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Proficient computer skills

Customer service orientation

Strong math aptitude

Organization, planning and prioritizing abilities

Problem solving and decision making skills

Education

Degree in Business, Supply Chain, Operations, Management, Marketing, Sales or related field

Job description

OVERVIEW :

Embark on a dynamic journey as a Part-time Supply Chain Associate, where every day offers a new opportunity to immerse yourself in the world of supply chain excellence. In addition to managing inventory, you'll play a pivotal role in supporting business-to-business operations by administering procurement, sourcing, and quoting functions that seamlessly meet the needs of our customers and drive the success of their business. This position is for our branch located at 3-1185 Bayside Dr, Saint John, NB E2J 4Y2. This position may offer a flexible schedule after a period of onboarding, training, and meeting performance goals.

RESPONSIBILITIES :

The duties and responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to :

o Managing branch inventory levels

o Administering procurement functions, including purchase orders and backorder management

o Estimating / quoting prices and sourcing product

o Coordinating resources to respond to customer supply chain needs

o Supporting accounts receivable activities

o Making deliveries with a company vehicle as necessary

o Performing other duties as needed to ensure branch success

REQUIRED POSITION QUALIFICATIONS :

The following skills and qualifications are required for this position :

o 18 years of age or older, due to the nature of work

o Possess a current full valid driver's license issued in the country where the job is located (including successful completion of any applicable graduated license program for your state or province) as well as the ability to meet our driving record requirements to use a company vehicle, as needed

o Possess or are working towards a degree in Business, Supply Chain, Operations, Management, Marketing, Sales or related field of study OR have customer service or industry related work experience

o Excellent written and oral communication skills

o Proficient computer skills

o Highly motivated, self directed and customer service oriented

o Demonstrate strong math aptitude, attention to detail and sense of urgency

o Demonstrate strong organization, planning and prioritizing abilities

o Exhibit strong problem solving, deductive reasoning and decision making skills

o Demonstrate our core values of ambition, innovation, integrity and teamwork

o Lift, slide, carry and lower packages that typically weigh 25lbs-50lbs and may weigh up to 75lbs

o Pass the required drug screen (applicable in the US, Puerto Rico and Guam ONLY)

TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT :

Our mission within Fastenal's School of Business is to collaboratively maximize the potential of each employee by consistently providing efficient, effective, and engaging learning opportunities to drive improved work performance. The experience includes on-the-job, online, instructor led classroom and virtual trainings which will equip you with the knowledge, skills and strategies to be successful in your role and grow with the company.