Buyer/Planner

Newport News, VA

Full time

R-139432

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.

The Buyer / Planner delivers service and inventory goals for a portfolio of vendors and/or warehouses by ensuring that we have the right inventory, in the right place, at the right time to service our customers.

They work cross functionally with Customer Groups, Distribution Centers, Demand Planners and Sales Leaders to incorporate business strategy into their inventory plans while also maintaining strong partnerships with their suppliers.

Location:

This role is based out of our corporate offices in Newport News, VA, on a hybrid schedule, according to company policy.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for developing, purchasing and completing inventory replenishment strategies that meet the aligned business strategy.

• Handles inventory replenishment settings and makes adjustments to deliver targets.

• Ensures planned orders are processing from in line with expectations from inventory settings. Investigates and resolves order alignment issues.

• Designs, implements, and actions alerts that identify exceptional issues impacting service and/or inventory.

• Conducts replenishment data analysis to root cause current and future service failures then communicates and takes action to fix service failures.

• Collaborates cross functionally and proactively connects with a large and varied audience i.e. Customer Groups, Branches, Sourcing, Demand Planning, Warehouses, and applies a high level of communication skills to gather information, alignment and/or provide education on replenishment process.

• Applies high-level of communication skills to proactively connect with large and varied audience.

• Serves as the first level check for inquiries about service failures and decides whether it can be resolved locally or another group needs to resolve (demand planning, strategic settings, etc.).

• Proactively analyzes business processes and develops solutions to improve team performance.

• Works with DC fulfillment to flow the product through Ferguson warehouses by using the optimal replenishment settings without impacting customer service.

• Monitors rebalancing of assigned inventory to ensure excess inventory is optimized.

• Cancels or expedites orders as necessary to deliver service targets.

• Uses 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.

• Coaches and develops associates within and outside of their functional area.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations Management, Business, Analytics, Mathematics, Industrial Engineering, Economics, or an equivalent functional or equivalent experience in the field.

• Currently working or past role in a Supply Chain function highly preferred and will be given priority. Buyer and planning experience ideal.

• An analyst role and experience with Supply Chain Planning Software a plus.

• 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.).

• Advanced skills in Excel (pivots, lookups) preferred.

• Database query languages (such as SQL) and data visualization skills (such as Power BI) a plus.

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!

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Pay Range:

$3,375.00 - $8,433.70

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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Ferguson is a project success company providing expertise, solutions and products from infrastructure, plumbing and appliances to HVAC, fire, fabrication and more. As a leading value-added distributor of residential and commercial plumbing supplies and pipe, valves and fittings in the U.S., we exist to make our customers’ complex projects simple, successful and sustainable. The professionals we serve help transform the world we live in, and we are their trusted partners with the scale to provide peace of mind.

Founded in 1953, Ferguson is part of Ferguson plc, which is listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: FERG) and London Stock Exchange (LSE: FERG). With approximately 36,000 associates across 1,700 locations, Ferguson plc serves customers in all 50 states, Canada, Puerto Rico, Mexico and the Caribbean.