Distribution Center Configuration Analyst

FERGUSON • Waterloo, IA

3d • $3,420 - $7,402 • Onsite

About The Position

Ferguson is seeking a Configuration Analyst to join their team at the Waterloo Distribution Center. This role is responsible for ensuring the efficient operation of the warehouse management system (WMS). The analyst will focus on system configuration, process improvement, and supporting critical initiatives by monitoring, reviewing, and updating the WMS to enhance efficiency and maintain data accuracy. Key areas of responsibility include data management for the WMS, Labor Management System reconciliation, publishing performance reports, building zoning and slotting assignments, and project support.

Requirements

• 2-5 years experience configuring and managing warehouse management systems, required
• Knowledge of SQL, ability to create, use, and analyze output of data
• Strong proficiency with computer and software programs, including all Microsoft Applications, required
• Intermediate to advance proficiency with MS Excel, including pivot tables, macros, and v-lookups, required
• Experience using large scale data systems (PowerBI, Minitab, etc.)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including troubleshooting system problems and submit corrections
• Solid interpersonal skills and ability to lead training sessions, both remote and in-person
• Project management skills

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience with HighJump, strongly preferred
• Prior experience with Toad, preferred
• Prior experience with EZ Metrics, preferred
• Bachelors degree in supply chain, IT, or related field of study, preferred but not required

Responsibilities

• Identify and resolve basic configuration issues to ensure safe and efficient storage of items
• Maintains the individual WMS slotting parameters and generates slotting reports on a daily, weekly and monthly basis
• Inserts / update WMS data based on slotting output using SQL.
• Ensures unit, case and pallet data is being collected timely and correctly
• Works with DC management to ensure re-slotting and DC profiling moves are carried out to optimize product flow through the DC
• Publishes reports and communicates key performance indicators and continuous improvement opportunities
• Performs labor management system administration data reconciliation on a daily, weekly and monthly basis
• Supports the development of labor standards in conjunction with the regional senior Industrial Engineer
• Participates in associate meetings and communicates any concerns to management
• Actively participates and engages with associates on the operational floor to solicit concerns or answer questions
• Support Process improvement/LEAN activities in the DC

Benefits

• health, dental, vision, paid time off, life insurance and a 401(k) with a company match
• mental health coverage
• gender affirming and family building benefits
• paid parental leave
• associate discounts
• community involvement opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level