Distribution Center Load Planner

Ferguson; Front Royal (VA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Life insurance

401(k) with company match

Employee discounts

Job summary

Ferguson Enterprises, LLC. seeks a Distribution Center Load Planner to coordinate daily truckload shipments into Ferguson distribution centers, optimize routing, and collaborate with carrier partners across locations.

The role covers Front Royal, VA or Coxsackie, NY and requires strong communication and logistics acumen. The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s-level background or equivalent experience, proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment, and solid analytical

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent experience in transportation/logistics.
• Experience in route planning or transportation coordination required.
• Strong communication and cross-team collaboration skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate daily truckload shipments into Ferguson distribution centers.
• Identify opportunities to improve transportation processes, service levels and costs.
• Tender freight to Ferguson’s carrier partners per routing guides.
• Communicate transportation delays due to system issues or weather events.
• Review and improve transportation procedures with management.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure timely execution of transportation plans.

Skills

Communication

Relationship-building

Multi-tasking

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Access

Job description

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.

We realize that our greatest assets are our best‑in‑class associates, which is why we’re dedicated to offering limitless opportunities for growth and advancement. We want to help you build a long‑lasting career with Ferguson. Together, we can continue to lead the industry and help build our nation’s infrastructure from the ground up. Join our team today.

Ferguson is currently seeking the right individual to fill an immediate opening for a Distribution Center Load Planner. This position will be located in either Coxsackie, NY or Front Royal , VA and cover load planning responsibilities for both locations.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate daily truckload shipments into Ferguson distribution centers in an efficient and cost-effective manner.
• Identify and recommend opportunities to improve transportation processes, service levels, and overall costs.
• Utilize transportation and logistics systems to tender freight to Ferguson’s carrier partners in compliance with routing guides.
• Communicate transportation delays and service disruptions resulting from system issues, weather events, or other operational challenges that impact distribution centers and customers
• Review, evaluate, and help improve transportation procedures and operational processes in partnership with management.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure timely, accurate, and efficient execution of transportation plans.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; equivalent transportation, logistics, route planning, or related industry experience will also be considered.
• Previous route planning, transportation coordination, or delivery driver experience required.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to work effectively across teams and with customers.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and adapt in a fast-paced operational environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a focus on accuracy, efficiency, and continuous improvement.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to interpret and apply processes, procedures, and operational guidelines.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Excel and Outlook; working knowledge of Word and Access preferred.
• Self-motivated and organized, with the ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment.
• Flexible and adaptable, with the ability to navigate changing priorities and business needs.

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 - $37.24

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