Distribution Center Operations 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 seeking an Operations Analyst to join our team at the Bloomingdale Distribution Center! In this role, you'll combine data analytics expertise with a strong understanding of warehouse and distribution operations to drive performance improvements across our distribution center. Partnering closely with operations leadership and frontline teams, you'll analyze warehouse processes, labor efficiency, inventory flow, and operational performance to find opportunities, solve complex business challenges, and implement data-driven solutions.

This position is ideal for someone who enjoys being both on the warehouse floor and behind the data, using operational knowledge and analytical insights to improve efficiency, productivity, and customer service. You'll play a critical role in helping the distribution center optimize operations, improve performance visibility, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Schedule:

This role is onsite and works a mid-shift schedule of 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM, with flexibility to adjust hours based on business needs.

What You'll Do:

• Partner with distribution center leadership to analyze warehouse operations, labor productivity, inventory flow, and overall supply chain performance.
• Develop, maintain, and enhance operational reports, dashboards, and KPIs that support distribution center decision-making.
• Gain a deep understanding of warehouse processes, including receiving, put-away, replenishment, picking, packing, shipping, and inventory control.
• Analyze Warehouse Management System (WMS) and Labor Management System (LMS) data to identify trends, operational bottlenecks, process variances, and improvement opportunities.
• Transform complex operational and supply chain data into clear, actionable recommendations that support business decisions.
• Produce and present weekly operational performance metrics and insights to Supply Chain Leadership.
• Build and complete ad hoc SQL queries to support operational analysis, reporting, and central initiatives.
• Collaborate with operations, inventory, transportation, and supply chain teams to improve processes, reporting accuracy, and performance visibility.
• Design and maintain Power BI dashboards that provide meaningful insight into warehouse productivity, labor utilization, inventory movement, and service-level performance.
• Support training initiatives through documentation development, training delivery, and implementation of operational guidelines.
• Manage multiple priorities and projects in a fast-paced distribution environment.
• Lead ongoing improvement efforts that improve warehouse efficiency, labor performance, inventory accuracy, and customer service.

What You'll Bring:

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Analytics, Logistics, Industrial Engineering, Business, or a related field preferred.
• 3-5 years of experience supporting warehouse, distribution center, logistics, or supply chain operations in an analytical capacity.
• Strong working knowledge of distribution center operations, including receiving, inventory management, replenishment, order fulfillment, shipping, and labor productivity.
• Experience analyzing operational performance and identifying process improvement opportunities within a warehouse, fulfillment, manufacturing, or logistics environment.
• Hands-on experience supporting or working within a warehouse, distribution center, fulfillment center, or logistics operation strongly preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify trends, root causes, and opportunities within large datasets.
• Experience with data mining, reporting, KPI development, and operational performance analysis.
• Experience working with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and labor management or productivity measurement tools preferred.
• Proficiency in SQL, Microsoft Access, and Excel.
• Experience creating and maintaining dashboards in Power BI.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills coupled with the capacity to influence collaborators at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to translate operational challenges into data-driven solutions and business recommendations.
• Strong organizational skills and success in managing multiple projects simultaneously.

Why Join Ferguson?

At Ferguson, you'll have the opportunity to make a direct impact on distribution center performance by combining operational knowledge with analytics. You'll work alongside experienced supply chain and operations leaders. You will gain exposure to large-scale distribution processes. You will help build solutions that improve efficiency, output, and customer happiness across our network.

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:
• $4,124.70 - $7,791.30
• 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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