Supply Chain Associate

Fastenal Co.; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer contribution

Job summary

Fastenal Co. is seeking a Part-time Supply Chain Associate for our Topeka branch. The role supports inventory management, procurement, quoting, and customer order execution at 100 SE Monroe St, Topeka, KS 66603.

The position offers up to 28 hours per week with a variable schedule and potential flexibility after onboarding. Training and development are provided by Fastenal’s School of Business and our growing team.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Hold a valid driver's license and meet driving record requirements.
• Degree or related work experience in business/supply chain or customer service.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Proficient with computers and standard software.
• Strong math aptitude and attention to detail.
• Strong organizational, planning and prioritizing abilities.
• Demonstrate problem solving and decision making skills.
• Aligned with Fastenal core values: ambition, integrity, teamwork.
• Able to lift 25–50 lbs and up to 75 lbs.
• Pass drug screen and background check where required.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

18 years of age

Valid driver’s license

Strong communication

Proficient computer skills

Math aptitude

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Teamwork

Self-motivation

Customer service oriented

Education

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

Job description

Position Details - Supply Chain Associate

Job ID 639829

Title Supply Chain Associate

Type Part-time

Location Topeka, KS66603

Departments Supply Chain

Date Published October 23, 2026

End Date 10-30-2026

Job Description

Supply Chain Associate

100 SE Monroe St, Topeka, KS 66603

KSTOP Public Store

Part-time Shift(s): MON TUE WED THU FRI 9:00am - 3:00pm

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 100 SE Monroe St, Topeka, KS 66603. 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)
• 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.

PART-TIME BENEFIT:

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