Job Description

Supply Chain Specialist
8918 Beckett Rd, West Chester, OH 45069
SSSUP
Full-time Shift(s): MON TUE WED THU FRI 7:00am - 5:00pm

OVERVIEW:
Working as a Full-time, Supply Chain Specialist, you will play a crucial role in the operational activities of our FMI Technology supply chain team. You will collaborate closely with buyers, planners and cross-functional departments to develop, enhance and maintain systems that ensure data integrity across all supply chain processes, including how supply chain data is stored, accessed and utilized. Your responsibilities will include executing activities that ensure accurate data management, timely coordination with suppliers and logistics partners, and the development of reporting structures and tools to support decision-making and performance tracking. Success in this role requires a detail-oriented mindset, strong analytical skills and a drive to improve efficiency and effectiveness within the department. Regular decision making and strategy with all relevant stakeholders will be essential to your success.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
The duties and responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:
o Analyzing data and communicating results clearly
o Designing implementation and support of corporate initiatives and strategies
o Supporting business needs
o Aligning with business objectives within supply chain
o Establishing a product rationalization strategy to support growth drivers and key initiatives, ensuring our product portfolio is optimized for profitability and growth
o Managing supplier relationships and category strategies
o Collaborating with various departments
o Designing implementation and support of corporate initiatives

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

PREFERRED POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:
o Prior work experience with product association, placement, and supplier negotiations
o 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.