Distribution Center Supply Chain Analyst

Ferguson Enterprises, LLC; Waterloo (IA); On-site; USD 46,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Ferguson Enterprises, LLC is seeking a Supply Chain Analyst at the Waterloo Distribution Center to collect and analyze data, driving performance and operational excellence across the supply chain.

The ideal candidate will have 3–5 years in logistics or distribution, a bachelor’s degree, and strong SQL, Excel, Access, and PowerBI skills, with a proven ability to build dashboards and reports for leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Analytics, Supply Chain, or related field.
• 3–5 years in supply chain, logistics or distribution with metrics responsibility.
• Strong analytical skills to dissect operational reporting.
• Proficient in data mining, analysis, and reporting.
• Familiarity with warehouse management, purchasing, and inventory.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily support in the execution of all areas of operations management to include creating reports, analyzing, and reporting key performance indicators, training documentation, training delivery, and implementation
• Provide data analysis recommendations by taking robust data sets and generate simplified, option-based courses of action for consideration and implementation
• Responsible for producing weekly metrics for Supply Chain Leadership Team
• Build ad-hoc SQL queries to retrieve data from databases as needed and provide analysis on required reports or projects
• Collaborate with departments to improve methods of capturing data
• Skilled at crafting performance dashboards in PowerBI to visualize data for management team
• Ability to collaborate with business leaders and peers across the organization to anticipate, identify, recommend, and implement creative operational and customer service solutions
• Capable of handling multiple projects and objectives

Skills

SQL

MS Excel

Access

PowerBI

Data mining

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

PowerBI

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.

Ferguson is now seeking a Supply Chain Analyst in our Waterloo Distribution Center. This position is responsible for collecting and analyzing data to help drive performance. Our team of supply chain analysts use strong analytic skills to drive operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily support in the execution of all areas of operations management to include creating reports, analyzing, and reporting key performance indicators, training documentation, training delivery, and implementation
• Provide data analysis recommendations by taking robust data sets and generate simplified, option-based courses of action for consideration and implementation
• Responsible for producing weekly metrics for Supply Chain Leadership Team
• Build ad-hoc SQL queries to retrieve data from databases as needed and provide analysis on required reports or projects
• Collaborate with departments to improve methods of capturing data
• Skilled at crafting performance dashboards in PowerBI to visualize data for management team
• Ability to collaborate with business leaders and peers across the organization to anticipate, identify, recommend, and implement creative operational and customer service solutions
• Capable of handling multiple projects and objectives

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Business Analytics, Supply Chain Management, or related field preferred
• Minimum 3-5 years’ experience in the supply chain, logistics or distribution field with direct responsibility for financials and metrics
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to dissect operational reporting to identify key areas of focus
• Proficient in data mining, analysis, and reporting
• Familiarity with Supply Chain processes (e.g.: warehouse management, purchasing and inventory)
• Strong intuition for business and problem-solving skills
• Leadership and organizational skills are needed
• Strong verbal and written communication skills are required
• Possess intermediate SQL, Access, and MS Excel skills
• Familiarity with PowerBI

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

• $4,100.00
• $6,158.34
• 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

Ferguson is a project success company providing expertise, solutions and products from infrastructure, plumbing and appliances to HVAC, fire, fabrication and more. As a leading value-added distributor of residential and commercial plumbing supplies and pipe, valves and fittings in the U.S., we exist to make our customers' complex projects simple, successful and sustainable. The professionals we serve help transform the world we live in, and we are their trusted partners with the scale to provide peace of mind. Founded in 1953, Ferguson is part of Ferguson plc, which is listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: FERG) and London Stock Exchange (LSE: FERG). With approximately 36,000 associates across 1,700 locations, Ferguson plc serves customers in all 50 states, Canada, Puerto Rico, Mexico and the Caribbean.