<span>Compliance Specialist</span>

Fastenal - Indianapolis, IN

Full-time - Entry Level

Indianapolis, IN

1,001-5,000 employees

Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods

About the position

The Compliance Specialist will focus on Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) and compliance with ITAR and DFAR regulations. This role serves as a strategic liaison between various departments, including Procurement, Supply Chain, Operations, and Sales, to ensure compliance with regulatory and customer requirements. The position involves advising on product and supplier compliance needs and enforcing compliance throughout the supply chain. The role may offer a flexible schedule after onboarding and training.

Responsibilities

• Continually improving processes to mitigate risk and its effects on areas of the organization
• Assessing results of completed audits to identify risk areas, gaps, and/or deficiencies within current processes
• Performing business system audits using existing checklists and processes to ensure system compliance with all statutory and regulatory requirements
• Generating periodic and ad hoc reports
• Completing customer certifications & representations packets
• Reviewing customer RFQ language for contract compliance
• Maintaining Fastenal's registration & business information related to UEI's and CAGE Codes through Sam.gov
• Maintaining Fastenal's SPRS Score through PIEE as it relates to NIST SP 800-171 and CMMC Registration
• Overseeing and managing system tools for proper compliance amongst all US persons accessing CUI
• Maintaining and updating training guidelines internally for employees who will access CUI
• Designing interdepartmental communication
• Enforcing company policy with regards to supply chain compliance
• Researching regulations and the applicability to Fastenal surrounding CUI / ITAR / DFAR
• Writing business impact statements
• Using PeopleSoft, Internet, and Microsoft Office Suite regularly

Requirements

• Possess a current full valid driver's license issued in the country where the job is located
• Possess or working towards a degree in Business, Business Law, Finance, Marketing or related education OR relevant Compliance, Distribution, Manufacturing, ITAR/DFAR or industry related work experience
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Proficient using Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel
• Highly motivated, self-directed, and customer service oriented
• Possess a positive attitude with eagerness to learn new tasks
• Demonstrate strong organization, planning, and prioritizing abilities
• Exhibit strong problem solving, deductive reasoning, and decision making skills
• Demonstrate strong attention to detail and follow through
• Learn and perform multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Work independently as well as in a team environment
• Willingness to travel (averaging 1-4 trips/year within the US; potential for international)
• Pass the required drug screen (applicable in the US, Puerto Rico and Guam ONLY)

Nice-to-haves

• Prior leadership experience
• Prior Problem solving and project management experience
• Prior experience related to CUI and ITAR / DFAR regulations

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Paid vacation
• Sick leave
• Holidays
• 401(k) with employer contribution