Hybrid Full-time

Ferguson Enterprises, LLC is hiring a Buyer / Planner

About the Role

Ferguson Enterprises is hiring a Buyer / Planner to deliver service and inventory goals by ensuring the right inventory is in the right place at the right time. You will work cross-functionally with Customer Groups, Distribution Centers, Demand Planners, and Sales Leaders to incorporate strategy into plans and maintain strong supplier partnerships.

What You'll Do

  • Develop, purchase, and complete inventory replenishment strategies that meet the aligned business strategy.
  • Manage inventory replenishment settings and make adjustments to deliver targets.
  • Ensure planned orders are processing in line with expectations and investigate/resolve order alignment issues.
  • Design, implement, and action alerts that identify exceptional issues impacting service or inventory.
  • Conduct replenishment data analysis to root cause current and future service failures, then communicate and take action to fix them.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with Customer Groups, Branches, Sourcing, Demand Planning, and Warehouses to gather information and provide education on the replenishment process.
  • Serve as the first-level check for inquiries about service failures and decide on resolution path.
  • Proactively analyze business processes and develop solutions to improve team performance.
  • Work with DC fulfillment to flow product through warehouses using optimal replenishment settings without impacting customer service.
  • Monitor rebalancing of assigned inventory to ensure excess inventory is optimized.
  • Cancel or expedite orders as necessary to deliver service targets.
  • Use planning software to build optimal container and/or truckload orders to suppliers.
  • Analyze, report, and act on replenishment planning KPIs (Instocks, Fill Rate, Days of Inventory, Inefficient Inventory) on a regular cadence.
  • Coach and develop associates within and outside of their functional area.

What We're Looking For

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a high attention to detail and ownership.
  • Ability to identify and solve issues using root cause analysis.
  • Ability to multi-task and make data-driven decisions in a timely manner.
  • Ability to organize and prioritize work.
  • Ability to effectively communicate in writing and verbally.
  • Ability to make sound decisions with limited direction.
  • Accountable for decisions, actions, and results.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office software (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).

Nice to Have

  • Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations Management, Business, Analytics, Mathematics, Industrial Engineering, Economics, or an equivalent functional area.
  • Advanced skills in Excel (pivots, lookups).
  • Database query languages (such as SQL) and data visualization skills (such as Power BI).
  • Experience working in a supply chain planning software.

Technical Stack

  • Microsoft Office
  • Excel
  • SQL
  • Power BI
  • Supply chain planning software

Team & Environment

You will work cross-functionally with Customer Groups, Distribution Centers, Demand Planners, and Sales Leaders.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Life insurance
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Mental health coverage
  • Gender affirming and family building benefits
  • Paid parental leave
  • Associate discounts
  • Community involvement opportunities

Compensation for this role is $3,375.00 - $8,433.70 monthly.

Work Mode

This is a hybrid position based in Newport News, VA.

Ferguson Enterprises, LLC. is an equal employment employer F/M/Disability/Vet/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.

Required Skills
Microsoft OfficeExcelSQLPower BISupply chain planning softwareInventory ManagementDemand PlanningProcurementData AnalysisERP SystemsForecastingSupplier ManagementSupply Chain AnalyticsCommunicationProblem Solving
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Ferguson Enterprises, LLC

Ferguson is a Fortune 500 company providing best-in-class products, service and capabilities across industries including Commercial/Mechanical, Facilities Supply, Fire and Fabrication, HVAC, Industrial, Residential Trade, Residential Building and Remodel, Waterworks and Residential Digital Commerce. Since 1953, it has been a source of quality supplies for a variety of industries, with approximately 36,000 associates across 1,700 locations.

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Posted 7 months ago