Supply Chain Associate - Part Time - On-site

Usi Insurance; United States; On-site; USD 22,041 - 30,307; Part time

Job summary

Fastenal in the United States is seeking a Part-time Supply Chain Associate to help manage branch inventory, support procurement and quoting, and coordinate resources to meet customer supply chain needs. The role emphasizes strong communication, organization, and problem-solving abilities, with responsibilities including order management and potential deliveries using a company vehicle.

This position suits individuals with a background in business or related experience who are motivated and

Qualifications

• 18 years of age or older.
• Possess a current full valid driver's license and meet driving record requirements for using a company vehicle.
• Degree in Business, Supply Chain, Operations, Management, Marketing, Sales or related field OR related work experience.
• Excellent written and oral communication 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.
• Problem solving, deductive reasoning and decision making skills.
• Core values: ambition, innovation, integrity and teamwork.
• Able to lift 25lbs-50lbs and up to 75lbs.

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

Communication

Math aptitude

Organizational skills

Customer service mindset

Self-motivation

Teamwork

Education

Business, Supply Chain, Operations, Management, Marketing, Sales degree OR related experience

Job description

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.

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.

Job 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

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
• 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)