Compliance Specialist

Job Description Compliance Specialist
Position location is flexible and may office from a branch in Winona, MN - Denton, TX or Greensboro, NC
Full-time Shift(s): MON TUE WED THU FRI 7:00am - 5:00pm


OVERVIEW:
Working as Full-time Compliance Specialist, you will play a key role in connecting Fastenal's Procurement, Supply Chain, Product & Supplier Development, Customers, EHS, Operations and Sales Teams. Your main responsibility will be supporting all product compliance needs relative to regulatory, industry, and/or customer demands globally, but with a strong focus in the United States. At Fastenal, you will be providing first level support to the Supply Chain and Operations teams ensuring compliance of goods on hand, but also developing the offering and solutions for key customers with similar demands. Some key areas supported by this team include, but are not limited to: Environmental or VOC regulations, Labeling & Language requirements, CA Prop65, Conflict Minerals, Country of Origin, Shelf Life, Government Customer or Business requirements relative to product, and Maintenance. 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 Working with the Regulatory Research Compliance Specialist role to develop executable responses and strategic implementation of new or upcoming regulations
o Analyzing the impact of new or changing regulations on our products and services, and identify the risks and opportunities for our business
o Preparing and present reports, summaries, and briefings on compliance and regulatory research findings and analysis
o Collaborating with other departments and teams globally, such as legal, product, quality, operations, supply chain, etc., to ensure compliance and regulatory alignment across the organization
o Generating periodic and ad hoc reports
o Reaching out to suppliers for data and support as it pertains to executing needed regulatory changes
o Supporting interdepartmental correspondence
o Enforcing company policy with regards to supply chain compliance
o Handling the daily volume of customer demands on all compliance topics via ServiceNow, Ask Blue, email, and phone calls
o Using tools provided to ensure compliance and communication to the organization: PeopleSoft, SmartSheet, Internet, 3rd party research 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.


COMPENSATION:
The base pay range for this position is $45,000 - 62,000. In addition to base pay, this position is also eligible for a bonus and/or commission.