Lean Solutions

Lean Solutions
100 36th St S, Fargo, ND 58103
NDFAR Public Store
Full-time Shift(s): MON TUE WED THU FRI 7:00am - 5:00pm

OVERVIEW:
Working as Full-time Lean Solutions Specialist, you will support our national and regional customer accounts through sales and project management activities. Your primary focus will be managing all aspects of implementation projects from start to finish including but not limited to, national accounts program, onsite locations, vending solutions and other company growth drivers.

The Lean Solutions team is a dedicated group of professionally trained lean practitioners and project managers who are adept at translating the value proposition that is the basis of Fastenal's go-to-market strategy to our customers in a mutually beneficial manner.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
The duties and responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:
o Managing customer implementation projects from start to finish, projects may include National Accounts, Onsite and branch efficiency related projects
o Supporting the area's Regional Sales Teams to help meet existing sales initiatives
o Leading initial customer implementation meetings
o Developing and communicating timelines and Gantt charts, cross-referencing, sourcing, establishing min/max's and inventory prep, VMI and Onsite set ups

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 Possess or are working towards a degree in Business, Lean, Supply Chain/Operations Management OR possess previous work experience in Sales, Account Management, Lean or Supply Chain
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 extensively
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)

PREFERRED POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:
o Possess a degree, training, or certification in Project Management, Lean Six Sigma, or a related certification
o Prior Fastenal branch experience in sales or management with strong understanding of the POS system and Fastenal solutions
o Prior experience working with Fast Solutions
o Possess Leadership experience
o Proficient using Smartsheet

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.