Fastenal Europes Internship Program

Dive into the dynamic world of supply chain solutions with Fastenal Europe, where ambition, integrity, innovation and teamwork are at the heart of everything we do.

In our hands-on internship, you'll gain invaluable experience in both warehouse operations and office management. Flexible in duration, this opportunity is not just a role, but a learning journey, preparing you for a future where efficiency meets excellence.

At Fastenal Europe we are excited to offer an enriching internship program in the heart of Jabbeke (Bruges), Belgium, focused on revolutionizing supply chain management. This program is designed for those who are eager to dive into the world of logistics and gain a comprehensive understanding of the industry.

Exposure to the following objectives:

1. Intern is exposed to industrial distribution through a general understanding of Fastenal and its competitors.

2. Intern will understand how Fastenal approaches sales growth through direct interaction with our customers (inside and outside sales).

3. Intern will rotate through various branch functions including inside and outside sales, distribution/logistics, purchasing, and other support areas to get a broad view of the industrial and construction supply industry.

4. Intern will gain a working knowledge of how Fastenal’s distribution model adds to the overall success of the business.

5. Intern will gain an understanding of asset management in relation to profit margins.

6. Intern will understand how Fastenal markets its products and services.

7. Intern will have the opportunity to learn professional business etiquette in dealing with customers, coworkers and vendors.

8. Intern’s knowledge will be tested throughout the course of the internship through small exercises and projects.

9. Intern’s progress in the internship will be evaluated through meetings with their mentor and in some case, through written assessments.

10. The intern’s ability to be proactive will be demonstrated through an encompassing large project which will be decided on by the intern, mentor, and District Manager

Benefits of the program:

· Enhance your educational experience with real-world, career-related work experience

· Develop skills and knowledge applicable to your career fields

· Explore, through on-the-job experience, the career options related to your academic work, and to verify interest in those career options

· Increase your maturity level by exposure to the professional work environment

· Build credentials to enhance your opportunities at graduation for employment

· Participate in most aspects of a branch-based industrial distributor