Inventory Control Assistant

Job Posting:

• Pre-employment drug and background screening required*

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 an Inventory Control Assistant.

An Inventory Control Assistant for Ferguson Facilities Supply is responsible for Sales & Operations planning, acting as a liaison between our sales force and our Supply Chain department at Headquarters. General areas of responsibility include coordination and collaboration with channel partners, suppliers, intermediaries, and internal customers; integration of supply and demand management across our DC network; linking major functions and processes inside and outside of the organization into a cohesive and high-performing business model.

Areas of impact:

Delivers job responsibilities following a defined standard output or set procedures. Work consists of tasks that are very routing, or well defined, with specific instructions to achieve standardized solutions.

Problem solving:

Problems and issues faced are routine and solutions are clear. Follows a well-established and familiar set of job activities and/or job processes to solve a problem.

Schedule: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm

Pay starts at $21.76 but could be more based on experience

Job duties:

• Completes advanced duties associated with inventory management on a day-to-day basis via Power BI based monitoring.
• Delivers inventory support to specific regions, may align with specific types of business and/or vendors.
• Completes complex or new tasks, and assists sales team with own technical knowledge, leveraging solutions in inventory management.
• Works closely with various departments such as field sales, Category Management, HQ Supply Chain, and our blended partners.
• Provides applicable inventory control measures to ensure FFS is responsibly managing inventories.
• Works through Outlook, Teams, Excel & other various platforms to solution and communicate solutions for our external customers.
• Adhere to Company compliance and Health Safety and Environment (HSE) policies, procedures, and requirements.
• Regular and reliable attendance
• Other duties as assigned

Business accountabilities

Associate and operational management:

Supports enterprise business and sales objectives through the effective and efficient performance of job responsibilities.

Budget Oversight:

Has no budget setting or budgetary authority but may act as a part of a team with responsibility for achieving objectives within and established budget.

Qualifications and requirement

Prior experience:

1+ Years Sales experience preferred. Applies basic job knowledge of systems and procedures that are relevant to own job.

Technical and Professional Skills:

• Inventory Management
• Data Analysis
• Forecasting
• Teamwork
• Problem Solving
• Detail-Oriented
• 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.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office software (Outlook, Power BI, Excel, Teams, PowerPoint, Access, Word, Etc.).
• Ability to effectively utilize FEL's inventory and logistics system (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
• Pre-employment drug and background screening required*

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:
• $15.00 - $27.10
• 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity and Reasonable Accommodation Information