Regional Logistics Manager

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 balanced. 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 outstanding 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.

If a career with an organization that rewards performance and offers a stable and encouraging environment sounds good to you, Ferguson may be the place for you! Our people are our biggest asset and share a common passion for customer service, which has helped develop us into the industry leader we are today.

Ferguson is currently seeking a Regional Logistics Manager in our vibrant Plains Region! This individual will be responsible for optimizing distribution operations across multiple locations. This includes transportation logistics, inventory control and process improvements to ensure efficient, cost-effective, and high-performing operations within their assigned Region.

• Complete the warehousing strategy for the assigned Region to support materials management needs.
• Ensure warehousing services are safe, reliable, compliant, and efficient.
• Follow contracts and reduce operational risk by delivering the plan effectively.
• Collaborate with procurement, suppliers, and distribution centers to ensure product availability.
• Ensure all warehousing activities align with relevant policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct regular site monitoring to verify conformance.
• Report on accidents and incidents and ensure all agreed preventative and mitigating actions are followed through and completed.
• Responsible for the set up and monitoring of metrics that measure warehousing performance and lead or support various project initiatives that drive warehousing improvements, as applicable.
• Track and analyze freight performance, delivery benchmarks, and vendor and carrier compliance.
• Recommend policies and programs which guide the organization in maintaining and improving its competitive position and profitability of the operations and Region.
• Ensure the safety and security of the locations following OSHA guidelines.
• Uphold all policies, procedures, and regulations established by Ferguson.
• Commit to continual learning with respect to new operating methods as well as information technology impacting distribution operations and safety.
• Implement technology solutions to improve visibility, tracking, and relevant reporting.
• Follow Company compliance and Health Safety and Environment (HSE) policies, procedures, and requirements.
• Lead facility optimization and space planning projects.
• Develop current and future Warehouse leadership associates across the region.

• Degree or equivalent experience in supply chain, engineering or a related field.
• MBA or advanced degree preferred but not required.
• 8+ years demonstrated leadership experience in a big box operating environment, including a salaried workforce in a manufacturing, production or distribution environment.
• Strong e-commerce fulfillment experience (direct to consumer).
• Extensive experience with automated WMS, TMS systems and other mechanized processes.
• Excellent proactive communication skills with all levels of management and staff is imperative.
• Experience with activity-based performance metrics, process improvement, and Lean thinking with a track record of delivering outstanding operations and performance.
• Proven experience working with data to influence and drive positive performance/behavioral outcomes.
• Ability to collaborate with business leaders and peers across the organization to anticipate, identify, recommend, and implement creative operational and customer service solutions.
• Decisive, fair, and consistent approach to associate communication and interaction.
• Proven strong customer service orientation, driving customer solutions via a…