Supply Chain Associate

Fastenal Co.; Cedar Falls (IA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer contribution

Job summary

Fastenal Co. in Cedar Falls, IA is seeking a Part-time Supply Chain Associate to help manage inventory and support B2B procurement, quoting, and sourcing for customer needs.

The role operates at the Cedar Falls branch with specific shift hours and up to 28 hours per week. You will assist with inventory, purchasing, price quoting, and coordination of resources, while supporting AR activities and occasional Company vehicle deliveries.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Possess a current full valid driver’s license and meet driving record requirements to operate a company vehicle.
• Pursuing or holding a degree in Business, Supply Chain, Operations, Management, Marketing, Sales or related field OR have customer service or industry related work experience.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Proficient computer skills.
• Strong math aptitude, attention to detail and sense of urgency.
• Strong organization and prioritizing abilities.
• Demonstrate problem solving, deductive reasoning and decision making skills.
• Demonstrate Fastenal core values of ambition, innovation, integrity and teamwork.
• Lift, slide, carry and lower packages weighing 25–50 lbs and up to 75 lbs.
• Pass drug screen (US, Puerto Rico and Guam) and sex offender registry check.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Excellent communication

Proficient computer skills

Strong math aptitude

Attention to detail

Organization & prioritization

Customer service orientation

Physical strength

Education

Business or related degree OR relevant experience

Job description

Position Details - Supply Chain Associate

Job ID 639413

Title Supply Chain Associate

Type Part-time

Location Cedar Falls, IA50613

Departments Supply Chain

Date Published October 16, 2026

End Date 10-30-2026

Job Description

7122 Nordic Dr, Cedar Falls, IA 50613

IAWAT Public Store

Part-time Shift(s): MON TUE WED THU FRI 7:00am - 5:00pm

Up to 28 hours/week

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 7122 Nordic Dr, Cedar Falls, IA 50613.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• 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 sex offender registry 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.

PART-TIME BENEFIT:

• Fastenal offers a 401(k) with an employer contribution.