DC Route Planner (7:30AM Start)
About The Position
Ferguson is currently seeking the right individual to fill an immediate need for a Route Planner. Ferguson, a Fortune 500 company, is proud to provide best-in-class products, service and capabilities across a variety of industries. 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.
Requirements
- Delivery driver or Route Planning experience required
- Exemplary phone, interpersonal and written communication skills
- Must be able to multitask using various media
- Must be capable of creative problem solving
- Work comfortably and effectively in a dynamic operational environment
- Impeccable attention to detail
- Must be able to practically apply lengthy procedures / instructions
- Strong working knowledge of MS Outlook and Excel
- Functional ability with MS Word and Access
- Ability to effectively prioritize daily activities
- Ability to work independently, as well as with a cross-functional team
- Adaptable and flexible to rapid change and the ambiguity that is created by change
Nice To Haves
- A college degree is preferred for this position, but comparable industry knowledge and experience would also be considered
- Goal oriented, self-motivated and able to meet deadlines, build relationships and enjoy a team atmosphere
Responsibilities
- Work efficiently and effectively to plan daily truckload shipments from the Ferguson distribution centers to branches and customers
- Continuously offering opportunities for process and cost improvement
- Work within various software applications to consolidate truckload shipments from the distribution center to branches and customers
- Identify opportunities to reduce transportation costs through freight consolidation, back-haul or DSD schedule changes
- Communicate transportation delays that result from system challenges, weather obstacles, etc to customers and the DC’s
- Support the Supply Chain Disaster Plan as documented in the event of a weather emergency that disrupts the transportation of goods
- Review and evaluate operational procedures and update as appropriate in collaboration with management
Benefits
- health
- dental
- vision
- paid time off
- life insurance
- 401(k) with a company match
- mental health coverage
- gender affirming and family building benefits
- paid parental leave
- associate discounts
- community involvement opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
