Distribution Center Configuration Analyst

Job Posting:

Since 1953, Ferguson has been a source of quality supplies for a variety of industries. Together We Build Better infrastructure, better homes and better businesses. We exist to make our customers’ complex projects simple, successful, and sustainable. We proactively solve problems, adapt and grow to continuously serve our customers, communities and each other. Ferguson, a Fortune 500 company, is proud to provide best-in-class products, service and capabilities across the following industries: Commercial/Mechanical, Facilities Supply, Fire and Fabrication, HVAC, Industrial, Residential Trade, Residential Building and Remodel, Waterworks and Residential Digital Commerce. Ferguson has approximately 36,000 associates across 1,700 locations. Ferguson is a community of proud associates who operate with the shared purpose of building something meaningful. You will build a career that you are proud of, at a company you can believe in.

Ferguson is currently seeking the right individual to fill an immediate need for a Configuration Analyst in our Upper Marlboro Market Distribution Center. As a Configuration Analyst, you will ensure the efficient warehouse management system operation, configuration, supporting process improvement, tactical efforts, and critical initiatives by monitoring, reviewing, and updating the WMS system to improve efficiency

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate accurate entry and maintenance of all WMS systems data
• Coordinate with department managers, shift managers and / or senior leadership regarding labor standards and productivity metrics
• Create reports to monitor and streamline WMS process efficiency, inventory levels, and data accuracy
• Configure WMS for new items on daily inbound list
• Track, review, and analyzes results after making any WMS changes
• Participates in physical and functional configuration audits
• Identify and resolve basic configuration issues to ensure safe and efficient storage of items
• Work with district purchasing team daily on new items to ensure correct UOM’s are up to date
• Work with operations for any recon item reports
• Manage the Cycle Count dashboard
• Maintain Hazmat compliance for each warehouse and report to the environmental manager
• Travel to other branches within the district to implement velocity changes within the warehouse
• Add new users into WMS. This includes new hires as well as sales team members
• Maintain customer product file and enter audit/vas task notifications to accommodate for certain customer needs at the loading phase
• Create and print location labels for warehouses in district
• Explain system functions to warehouse such as pick rules and put rules. Make changes wherever needed.
  
  

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of education and related experience, preferred
• 3 years Warehouse Management System (WMS) experience is recommended
• 2 years of logistics experience
• Ability to adapt and change processes to keep pace with the evolving business requirements
• Outstanding interpersonal and leadership skills to efficiently respond to urgent situations (this should be under qualifications)
• Must be process oriented with good judgment and decision-making abilities
• Strong technical skills included but not limited to Microsoft O365 applications
• Strong interpersonal & customer service skills and a team-centric mentality
• Ability to be adaptable and multitasking skills needed, including the ability to prioritize multiple, urgent requests
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with ability to communicate across all levels of the organization
  
  

At Ferguson, we care for each other. We value our well-being just as much as our hard work. We are committed to a holistic approach towards benefits plans and programs that support the mental, physical and financial well-being of our associates. Our competitive offering not only includes benefits like health, dental, vision, paid time off, life insurance and a 401(k) with a company match, but our associates also enjoy additional meaningful and inclusive enhancements that are adaptable to their diverse situations and needs, including mental health coverage, gender affirming and family building benefits, paid parental leave, associate discounts, community involvement opportunities and more!

Pay Range:

$3,536.10 - $7,801.20

Estimated Ranges displayed are Monthly for Salaried roles OR Hourly for all other roles.

This role is Bonus or Incentive Plan eligible.

Ferguson complies with all wage regulations. The starting wage may be higher in certain locations based on local or state wage requirements.

The Company is an equal opportunity employer as well as a government contractor that shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-300.5(a), which prohibits discrimination against qualified protected Veterans and the requirements of 41 CFR 60-741.5(A), which prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of disability.

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

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