Supply Chain Associate

Fastenal Co.; East Chicago (IN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Job summary

Fastenal Co. is seeking a Part-time Supply Chain Associate in East Chicago, IN. The role focuses on inventory management, procurement, sourcing, and quoting to support B2B customers.

The position is based at 1301 W Chicago Ave, East Chicago, IN 46312 with potential schedule flexibility after onboarding. The candidate will handle procurement, inventory, and customer needs while working part-time across weekdays.

Qualifications

• 18 years of age or older
• Valid driver's license and ability to meet driving record requirements to use a company vehicle
• Pursuing or have a degree in Business, Supply Chain, Operations, Management, Marketing, Sales or related field OR 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 sense of urgency
• Strong organization, planning and prioritizing abilities
• Strong problem solving, deductive reasoning and decision making skills
• Demonstrate core values of ambition, innovation, integrity and teamwork
• Ability to lift, slide, carry 25lbs-50lbs and up to 75lbs
• Pass drug screen (US)

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Inventory management

Procurement

Quoting

Customer service

Communication

Computer skills

Driver's license

Organizational skills

Education

Pursuing degree in Business or related field

Job description

Position Details - Supply Chain Associate

Job ID 637569

Title Supply Chain Associate

Type Part-time

Location East Chicago, IN46312

Departments Supply Chain

Date Published September 28, 2026

End Date 10-09-2026

Job Description

Supply Chain Associate

1301 W Chicago Ave, East Chicago, IN 46312

INHAM Public Store

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

10 - 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 1301 W Chicago Ave, East Chicago, IN 46312. This position may offer a flexible schedule after a period of onboarding, training, and meeting performance goals.

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

• 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)

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.