Industrial Engineer - Slotting Specialist, Supply Chain

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.

The Slotting Specialist is responsible for supporting the Ferguson enterprise in Slotting software configuration, establishing slotting best practice processes, and slotting implementation in new concept DC’s.

This is a Remote position or Hybrid if you are in the Newport News, VA HQ area.

The Specialist is also responsible for supporting strategic and technical slotting projects that support the continuous improvement of Facility design and Operational efficiency.

This position will participate in cross-functional teams to ensure that strategies are implemented timely and effectively in the pilot DC’s and will partner with operation’s leadership to position them to effectively deploy across the network.

The role works closely with the IT and the software vendor to continuously improve all aspects of the slotting software and how it interfaces with supporting systems to minimize the manual intervention of the end user.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Supports the slotting super user group in configuration, troubleshooting, reporting, controls, future development and enhancements.
• Supports the configuration, testing and implementation of Slotting in New Concept DC’s.
• Supports the piloting and proof of concept of new Slotting functionality to support business needs.
• Partners with IT, operations and software vendor regarding slotting software enhancements, customization, and new releases.
• Supports the establishment, maintenance, and prioritization of the Slotting enhancement roadmap.
• Supports operational enhancements to systems and processes that will enhance user functionality and overall efficiency.
• Supports the development, maintenance & sustainment of the Slotting Center of Excellence.
• Develops slotting configuration documentation and the educating operational leadership.
• Supports Functional User Acceptance Test plans and participates in UAT testing and the implementation of slotting enhancements.

Preferred Skills and Qualifications

• An IT background in integration and experience with warehouse management systems architecture a plus.
• Ability to lead others to a consensus and influence change.
• Comfortable working in a team environment, displays a customer-focused approach, seeks continuous improvement in serving internal and external customers.
• Must have experience with slotting software. Having Warehouse Vision experience is a plus.
• Must have experience with Software or WMS implementations
• Knowledge of supply chain management, warehousing, and distribution.
• Strong Project Management Skills.
• Excellent technical and analytical skills.
• Experience in people and change management.
• Excellent interpersonal and collaborative skills with the ability to lead others to a consensus and influence change.
• Understand how the WMS interfaces with other systems such as WCS, WES, LMS, Slotting Software, etc.
• Strong problem-solving skills with an ability to break a problem or opportunity down into sub-components; identify root causes and drivers; use creative thinking skills in developing alternative solutions.
• Strong communication skills; develop and articulate (written and verbal) data/process analysis, and alternative solutions.
• Experience in Oracle SQL and SQL Server

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 enhanceme