Supply Chain Specialist

Fastenal Co.; Goodview (MN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) with employer contribution

Paid vacation

Sick leave

Holidays

Job summary

Fastenal Co. in Winona, MN is seeking a Full-Time Supply Chain Specialist to develop and manage strategies for defined product categories, assess gaps, and improve cost and pricing positions. The role emphasizes supplier relationships, portfolio profitability, and cross-department collaboration.

The position offers a structured schedule with potential flexibility after onboarding and performance targets, plus a comprehensive benefits package for full-time staff.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Degree in Business, Marketing or Operations or equivalent work experience.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Willingness to travel as needed.
• Demonstrate core values of ambition, innovation, integrity and teamwork.
• Pass the required drug screen (US, Puerto Rico and Guam).

Responsibilities

• Analyze data and communicate results clearly.
• Support implementation of corporate initiatives and strategies.
• Manage supplier relationships and category strategies.
• Align supply chain activities with business objectives.
• Develop product rationalization to optimize profitability and growth.
• Collaborate with multiple departments to drive efficiency.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Education

Business / Marketing / Operations degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position Details - Supply Chain Specialist

Job ID 640305

Title Supply Chain Specialist

Type Full-time

Location Winona, MN55987

Departments Supply Chain

Date Published October 28, 2026

End Date 11-06-2026

Job Description

Supply Chain Specialist

4730 N Service Dr, Winona, MN 55987

HEADP

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

OVERVIEW

Working as a Full-time, Supply Chain Specialist, you will be responsible for developing and managing the overall strategy for selected product categories, identifying gaps within those product categories, while managing the relationship with the suppliers for those specific categories. This position is integral to improving product cost and pricing positions within the respective markets maintaining our public product catalog offering. This position requires a detail-oriented individual with strong analytical skills and a passion for driving efficiencies into our supply chain. This position may offer a flexible schedule after a period of onboarding, training, and meeting performance goals.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Analyzing data and communicating results clearly
• Designing implementation and support of corporate initiatives and strategies
• Supporting business needs
• Aligning with business objectives within supply chain
• Establishing a product rationalization strategy to support growth drivers and key initiatives, ensuring our product portfolio is optimized for profitability and growth
• Managing supplier relationships and category strategies
• Collaborating with various departments
• Designing implementation and support of corporate initiatives

REQUIRED POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

• 18 years of age or older
• Possess or are working towards a degree related to Business, Marketing or Operations OR have industry related work experience
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Proficient using Microsoft Office Suite
• Highly motivated, self directed and customer service oriented
• Demonstrate strong organization, planning and prioritizing abilities
• Exhibit strong problem solving, deductive reasoning and decision making skills
• Learn and perform multiple tasks in a fast paced environmentWork independently as well as in a team environment
• Willingness to travel, as needed
• Demonstrate our core values of ambition, innovation, integrity and teamwork
• Pass the required drug screen (applicable in the US, Puerto Rico and Guam ONLY)

PREFERRED POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

• Prior work experience with product association, placement, and supplier negotiations
• Knowledge and familiarity with industrial products

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.

FULL-TIME BENEFITS

Fastenal offers a competitive benefits package to all full-time employees. This package includes Health, Life, Long Term Disability, and Dental Insurance, in addition to, paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, and 401(k) with an employer contribution.

COMPENSATION

The pay range for this position is $42,000 - 70,000. In addition to base pay, this position is also eligible for a bonus and/or commission.