Supply Chain Associate

Fastenal Co.; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer contribution

Job summary

Fastenal Co. in Cedar Rapids, IA is seeking a Part-time Supply Chain Associate to support branch inventory, procurement, and customer service operations. You will handle purchase orders, sourcing, quoting, and coordination of resources to meet customer needs.

The role includes light driving, 28 hours per week, and a focus on accurate processing and timely responses. The position emphasizes teamwork and on-site collaboration in a fast-paced supply chain environment.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Possess or work toward 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.
• Highly motivated, self-directed and customer service oriented.
• Strong math aptitude, attention to detail and urgency.
• Strong organization, planning and prioritizing abilities.
• Strong problem-solving, deductive reasoning and decision-making skills.
• Align with company values of ambition, innovation, integrity and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Manage branch inventory levels.
• Administer procurement functions including purchase orders and backorder management.
• Estimate/quote prices and source products.
• Coordinate resources to respond to customer supply chain needs.
• Support accounts receivable activities.
• Make deliveries with a company vehicle as needed.
• Perform other duties to ensure branch success.

Skills

Effective communication

Math aptitude

Organization

Planning & prioritizing

Problem solving

Customer service oriented

Proficient computer skills

Education

Business / Supply Chain / Operations / Management / Marketing / Sales degree or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position Details - Supply Chain Associate

Job ID 640065

Title Supply Chain Associate

Type Part-time

Location Cedar Rapids, IA52404

Departments Supply Chain

Date Published October 26, 2026

End Date 11-02-2026

Job Description

Supply Chain Associate

Supply Chain Associate
5610 4th St Ct SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
IACED 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 5610 4th St Ct SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404.

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 sex offender registry check, required by a customer/contract serviced by this location
• Comply with any customer site access authorizations, 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.