What are the responsibilities and job description for the Compliance Specialist position at Fastenal?
Compliance Specialist
Position location is flexible and may office from a branch in Winona, MN - High Point, NC - Denton, TX or Indianapolis, IN
Full-time Shift(s): MON TUE WED THU FRI 7:00am - 5:00pm
OVERVIEW:
Working as Full-time Compliance Specialist, supporting the Supplier Diversity & Green Products programs, you will be a strategic link between Fastenal's Procurement, Supply Chain, Supplier Development, Customers, and Sales Teams. Your main responsibility will be creating, advocating and governing the suppliers and products that make up these programs. Some key areas supported by this team include but are not limited to: Supplier Prequalification, Annual recertifications of Diversity Status, Marketing Content, Contract Negotiations of Goals, Trade Shows, Advocacy to suppliers in each program, Collaboration with International teams, Stakeholder of Fastenal¿s ESG efforts, and Customer Tier II reporting demands. 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 Prequalifying diversity suppliers'
o Reviewing and administering Request for Proposals (RFP) and Contracts with Green or Diversity goals
o Ensuring good faith effort and due diligence on contractual obligations for Green & Diversity goals
o Creating and maintaining relationships between supplier, vendor development and sales
o Verifying and maintaining supplier information and documentation
o Generating ad hoc reports
o Collaborating with various departments globally
o Enforcing company policy with regards to supply chain compliance
o Using tools provided to ensure compliance and communication to the organization: PeopleSoft, SmartSheet, Internet, 3rd party databases, Internal communication tools such as BLUE Chatbot, ServiceNow, Sharepoint, and Sales Enablement Center
REQUIRED POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:
The following skills and qualifications are required for this position:
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 Excellent written and oral communication skills
o Proficient using Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel (V-lookups and basic formatting)
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 Demonstrate strong math aptitude, attention to detail and sense of urgency
o Learn and perform multiple tasks in a fast paced environment
o Work independently as well as in a team environment
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)
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.
