Job Posting:

Ferguson is North America’s leading value-added distributor across residential, non-residential, new construction and repair, maintenance, and improvement (RMI) end markets. Spanning 34,000 suppliers and more than one million customers, we deliver local expertise, value-added solutions, and the industry’s most extensive portfolio of products. From infrastructure, plumbing, and appliances, to HVAC, fire protection, fabrication, and more, we make our customers’ complex projects simple, successful, and sustainable.

We are currently seeking the right person to join our team as a Route Planner, based in our Lebanon, TN Distribution Center!

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

Qualifications:

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

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

Ferguson is dedicated to providing meaningful benefits programs and products to our associates and their families—geared toward benefits, wellness, financial protection, and retirement savings. Ferguson offers a competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, retirement savings with company match, paid leave (vacation, sick, personal, holiday, and parental), employee assistance programs, associate discounts, community involvement opportunities, and much more!

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Pay Range:

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$15.00 - $33.85

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Estimated Ranges displayed are Monthly for Salaried roles OR Hourly for all other roles.

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This role is Bonus or Incentive Plan eligible.

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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.