Supply Chain Associate

Fastenal Co.; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with employer contribution

Paid vacation

Job summary

Fastenal Co. is seeking a Full-time Supply Chain Associate in Allentown, PA to manage inventory and support B2B procurement, sourcing, and quoting for customers.

The role includes handling POs, backorders, and coordinating resources to meet demand, with potential schedule flexibility after onboarding. Requirements include 18+ years old, a valid driver’s license, and either a related degree or relevant work experience, plus strong communication and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Must be 18+ years old.
• Driver's license with clean driving record.
• Pursuing or have a degree in Business, Supply Chain or related field OR equivalent work experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Proficient computer skills.
• Highly motivated and customer-service oriented.
• Strong math, attention to detail and urgency.
• Excellent organization and planning abilities.
• Strong problem solving and decision making.
• Adheres to company core values of ambition, integrity and teamwork.
• Able to lift 25–50 lbs, up to 75 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Manage branch inventory levels.
• Handle procurement: PO creation and backorder management.
• Estimate/quote prices and source products.
• Coordinate resources to meet customer supply needs.
• Support accounts receivable activities.
• Possess/drive company vehicle as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Computer skills

Math aptitude

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Self-motivation

Customer service

Teamwork

Education

Business / Supply Chain degree or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position Details - Supply Chain Associate

Job ID 638186

Title Supply Chain Associate

Type Full-time

Location Allentown, PA18106

Departments Supply Chain

Date Published October 5, 2026

End Date 10-17-2026

Job Description

Supply Chain Associate

Job Description

Supply Chain Associate

7036 Snowdrift Rd, Allentown, PA 18106

PAAL1 Public Store

Full-time Shift(s): MON TUE WED THU FRI 8:00am - 4:30pm
MON TUE WED THU FRI 7:30am - 4:00pm

OVERVIEW

Embark on a dynamic journey as a Full-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 7036 Snowdrift Rd, Allentown, PA 18106. 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:

• Managing branch inventory levels
• Administering procurement functions, including purchase orders and backorder management
• Estimating/quoting prices and sourcing product
• Coordinating resources to respond to customer supply chain needs
• Supporting accounts receivable activities
• Making deliveries with a company vehicle as necessary
• Performing other duties as needed to ensure branch success

REQUIRED POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

The following skills and qualifications are required for this position:

• 18 years of age or older, due to the nature of work
• 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
• 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
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Proficient computer skills
• Highly motivated, self directed and customer service oriented
• Demonstrate strong math aptitude, attention to detail and sense of urgency
• Demonstrate strong organization, planning and prioritizing abilities
• Exhibit strong problem solving, deductive reasoning and decision making skills
• Demonstrate our core values of ambition, innovation, integrity and teamwork
• Lift, slide, carry and lower packages that typically weigh 25lbs-50lbs and may weigh up to 75lbs
• Pass the required drug screen (applicable in the US, Puerto Rico and Guam ONLY)
• Pass a background check, required by a customer/contract serviced by this location

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.

ABOUT US

Since 1967 Fastenal has grown as a distributor of industrial and construction supplies from a single branch to a Fortune 500 company with over 3,000 servicing locations, each providing tailored local inventory and personal service for our customers. As we've expanded across the world, we've retained a core belief in people and their ability to accomplish remarkable things - if given the opportunity. From this philosophy stems an entrepreneurial culture that challenges every employee to run their own business, create their own success, and advance to become company leaders.

As a growth company with a solid financial position, we are committed to training, promoting from within, and creating opportunities for our employees. If you have an entrepreneurial spirit and are looking to make your mark as part of an elite growth company, you won't find a better fit than Fastenal.

FULL-TIME BENEFITS

Fastenal offers a competitive benefits package to all full‑time employees. This package includes Health, Life, Long Term Disability, and Dental Insurance, in addition to, paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, and 401(k) with an employer contribution.