Distribution Center Logistics Planner

Ferguson; Town of Coxsackie (NY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Ferguson is seeking a Distribution Center Load Planner to support Coxsackie, NY or Front Royal, VA facilities. The role focuses on planning and coordinating daily truckload shipments, improving transportation processes, and ensuring accurate execution with carrier partners.

The ideal candidate brings route planning experience, strong communication, and proficiency in Microsoft Office to support efficient distribution operations across locations.

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.

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.

Skills

Route planning

Transportation coordination

Communication

Multi-tasking

Analytical thinking

Detail-oriented

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Access

Job description

Ferguson is seeking a Distribution Center Load Planner to support Coxsackie, NY or Front Royal, VA facilities. The role focuses on planning and coordinating daily truckload shipments, improving transportation processes, and ensuring accurate execution with carrier partners.

The ideal candidate brings route planning experience, strong communication, and proficiency in Microsoft Office to support efficient distribution operations across locations.