Inventory Control Assistant

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 is proud to provide bestinclass 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 36000 associates across 1700 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 an Inventory Control Assistant.

This role is approved to be either Remote within the United States or Hybrid for associates in Newport News VA in accordance with company policy.

Job Function and Responsibilities

An Inventory Control Assistant at Ferguson within the Facilities Supply Customer Group is responsible for supporting Sales & Operations Planning by acting as a key liaison between our sales team and the Supply Chain department at headquarters. This role plays a vital part in ensuring effective coordination and communication across channel partners suppliers intermediaries and internal stakeholders. The Inventory Control Assistant helps integrate supply and demand planning across our DCs MDCs and IMI locations working to align key business functions into a cohesive and highperforming operational model. Success in this role requires a proactive detailoriented individual who can foster crossfunctional collaboration and contribute to efficient datadriven inventory and fulfillment processes.

Areas of Impact:

This role executes responsibilities in alignment with established procedures and standard operating guidelines. Tasks are generally routine and welldefined with clear instructions provided to ensure consistency and adherence to standardized solutions. Additionally this position supports continuous improvement efforts by providing feedback on process efficiency and helping identify potential enhancements to current processes.

Problem Solving:

Challenges encountered in this role are typically routine with welldefined solutions. The position requires following established procedures and familiar processes to effectively resolve issues and complete tasks. Although this position typically does not require navigating complex problems it does require attention to detail and the ability to recognize when issues should be escalated to the appropriate team members or leadership for further review. Consistent application of process knowledge and adherence to guidelines is essential for maintaining workflow and supporting overall team performance.

Job Duties:

• Perform advanced inventory management responsibilities using Power BI and other data monitoring tools to support daytoday operations.
• Provide inventory support for assigned regions which may include alignment with specific business segments and vendor groups.
• Execute complex and nonroutine tasks while offering technical guidance to the sales team by leveraging expertise in inventory management solutions.
• Collaborate closely with crossfunctional teams including Field Sales Category Management Supply Chain and Blended Business Partners.
• Implement and maintain effective Inventory Support and Inventory Control practices to ensure responsible strategic and efficient inventory management across the network FFS is responsible for managing.
• Utilize Microsoft Outlook Teams Power BI Excel and other platforms to communicate and solution for our customer group.
• Demonstrate proactive communication including timely updates and followthrough while maintaining strong organization and prioritization of tasks in a fastpaced environment.
• Engage actively during hybrid team meetings contributing to discussions and maintaining a professional presence with camera on where appropriate.
• Adhere to Company compliance and Health Safety and Environment (HSE) policies procedures and requirements.
• Ensure compliance with Company policies and Health Safety and Environment (HSE) standards.
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
• Additional tasks and special projects as assigned.

Business Accountabilities

Associate and Operational Management:

Supports alignment with enterprise business and sales objectives through reliable and efficient performance of assigned responsibilities.

Budget Oversight:

Does not have direct budgetary authority but may contribute as part of a team responsible for meeting goals within an established budget. Supports budget adherence through effective execution of assigned responsibilities and resource awareness.

Qualifications and Requirements

Prior Experience:

1 Years Sales or Sales Operations experience preferred. Applies basic to intermediate job knowledge of systems and procedures that are relevant to position.

Technical and Professional Skills:

• Inventory Management
• Data Analysis
• Forecasting
• Team Player with Positive Attitude
• Ability to effectively multitask
• DetailOriented
• Ability to organize and prioritize work
• Ability to effectively communicate in writing
• Ability to effectively communicate verbally
• Ability to efficiently operate computers tablets and mobile devices.
• Advance Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Outlook Power BI Excel Teams PowerPoint Word Etc.)
• Knowledge of FELs inventory and logistics system preferred but not required (Trilogie)

Physical Requirements:

• Requires working indoors in environmentally controlled conditions
• Requires giving and/or receiving verbal communication
• Requires giving and/or receiving written communication
• Requires using a computer keyboard and mouse to create letters memoranda and reports.
• Requires sitting for extended periods

At Ferguson we care for each other. We value our wellbeing 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 wellbeing 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:

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 60300.5(a) which prohibits discrimination against qualified protected Veterans and the requirements of 41 CFR 60741.5(A) which prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of disability.

Ferguson Enterprises LLC. is an equal employment employerF/M/Disability/Vet/SexualOrientation/Gender Identity.

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