Supply Chain Associate

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 41 Raddall Ave, Dartmouth, NS B3B 1L4. This position may offer a flexible schedule after a period of onboarding, training, and meeting performance goals.

RESPONSIBILITIES :

The duties and responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to :

o Managing branch inventory levels

o Administering procurement functions, including purchase orders and backorder management

o Estimating / quoting prices and sourcing product

o Coordinating resources to respond to customer supply chain needs

o Supporting accounts receivable activities

o Making deliveries with a company vehicle as necessary

o Performing other duties as needed to ensure branch success

REQUIRED POSITION QUALIFICATIONS :

The following skills and qualifications are required for this position :

o 18 years of age or older, due to the nature of work

o 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

o 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

o Excellent written and oral communication skills

o Proficient computer skills

o Highly motivated, self directed and customer service oriented

o Demonstrate strong math aptitude, attention to detail and sense of urgency

o Demonstrate strong organization, planning and prioritizing abilities

o Exhibit strong problem solving, deductive reasoning and decision making skills

o Demonstrate our core values of ambition, innovation, integrity and teamwork

o Lift, slide, carry and lower packages that typically weigh 25lbs-50lbs and may weigh up to 75lbs

o Pass the required drug screen (applicable in the US, Puerto Rico and Guam ONLY)

o 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.