Distribution Center Operations Analyst

FERGUSON•Bloomingdale, GA

24d•$4,125 - $7,791•Onsite

About The Position

Ferguson is seeking an Operations Analyst to support its Bloomingdale Distribution Center. The role combines data analytics with knowledge of warehouse and distribution operations to identify performance improvement opportunities and implement data-driven solutions. Working with operations leadership and frontline teams, the analyst examines warehouse processes, labor efficiency, inventory flow, and operational performance. The position involves both working on the warehouse floor and analyzing data. The analyst helps optimize operations, improve performance visibility, and drive continuous improvement initiatives that support efficiency, productivity, and customer service. The role is onsite and follows a mid-shift schedule of 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM, with flexibility to adjust hours based on business needs.

Requirements

3–5 years of experience supporting warehouse, distribution center, logistics, or supply chain operations in an analytical capacity.
Strong working knowledge of distribution center operations, including receiving, inventory management, replenishment, order fulfillment, shipping, and labor productivity.
Experience analyzing operational performance and identifying process improvement opportunities in a warehouse, fulfillment, manufacturing, or logistics environment.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to identify trends, root causes, and opportunities within large datasets.
Experience with data mining, reporting, KPI development, and operational performance analysis.
Proficiency in SQL, Microsoft Access, and Excel.
Experience creating and maintaining dashboards in Power BI.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to influence collaborators at all organizational levels.
Ability to translate operational challenges into data-driven solutions and business recommendations.
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Analytics, Logistics, Industrial Engineering, Business, or a related field.
Hands-on experience supporting or working within a warehouse, distribution center, fulfillment center, or logistics operation.
Experience working with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and labor management or productivity measurement tools.

Responsibilities

Partner with distribution center leadership to analyze warehouse operations, labor productivity, inventory flow, and overall supply chain performance.
Develop, maintain, and enhance operational reports, dashboards, and KPIs for distribution center decision-making.
Learn and analyze warehouse processes, including receiving, put-away, replenishment, picking, packing, shipping, and inventory control.
Analyze Warehouse Management System (WMS) and Labor Management System (LMS) data to identify trends, bottlenecks, process variances, and improvement opportunities.
Translate operational and supply chain data into clear, actionable recommendations.
Produce and present weekly operational performance metrics and insights to Supply Chain Leadership.
Build and complete ad hoc SQL queries for operational analysis, reporting, and central initiatives.
Collaborate with operations, inventory, transportation, and supply chain teams to improve processes, reporting accuracy, and performance visibility.
Design and maintain Power BI dashboards covering warehouse productivity, labor utilization, inventory movement, and service-level performance.
Support training initiatives by developing documentation, delivering training, and implementing operational guidelines.
Manage multiple priorities and projects in a fast-paced distribution environment.
Lead ongoing improvements to warehouse efficiency, labor performance, inventory accuracy, and customer service.