Ferguson Enterprises

Branch Operations Manager - Industrial

Ferguson Enterprises$63K — $100K *
Alsip, IL 60803In-Person
Transportation
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Prior experience in branch operations, logistics, or warehouse leadership preferred
  • Solid grasp of inventory, shipping/receiving, and customer service processes
  • Proficient in managing multiple tasks and problem-solving in a fast-paced setting
  • Exceptional organizational skills with a strong attention to detail
  • Willingness to work hands-on across various roles as the business grows
  • Effective communicator with the ability to collaborate across departments
  • Skilled in data analysis and using reports to enhance operational performance
  • Familiarity with Microsoft Office and relevant business applications

Responsibilities

  • Oversee daily branch operations and ensure timely completion of tasks
  • Manage shipping and receiving, including claims and warehouse issues
  • Track production metrics such as logs, orders, and documentation
  • Assist with inventory management, including cycle count reconciliation and adjustments
  • Handle billing processes including invoicing and customer support
  • Act as a main contact for compliance, safety audits, and related documentation
  • Coordinate facility maintenance and supply needs
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline processes and tackle obstacles
  • Ensure accountability and tracking across operational duties and customer-related issues
  • Support branch training and operational continuity initiatives

Benefits

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Paid time off and life insurance
  • 401(k) plan with company match
  • Mental health support and family building benefits
  • Paid parental leave
  • Opportunities for community engagement and involvement
  • Associate discounts and diverse enhancements tailored to personal needs
Full Job Description

Role Overview

Ferguson is seeking a hands-on Branch Manager to support Action Automation and the ACE MOV program. This role will provide operational leadership for the location, with responsibility for day-to-day branch execution, shipping and receiving coordination, production tracking, inventory support, safety/ISO/audit readiness, billing support, and overall operational follow-through.

This position is intended to create clear ownership of the branch operations function so the sales, product, and shop teams can remain focused on customers, quoting, order execution, technical support, inventory strategy, and continued program growth.

Position Details

  • Supports Action Automation and the national ACE MOV program
  • Hands-on operational leadership role with broad responsibility across branch administration, production support, safety, inventory, shipping, and facility needs
  • Initial focus will be managing the work and daily operational execution, with potential to evolve as the team and program continue to grow

Primary Responsibilities

  • Coordinate day-to-day branch operations and ensure operational tasks are completed accurately and on time
  • Support shipping and receiving activity, including shipment coordination, receiving follow-up, freight claims, and warehouse issue resolution
  • Manage or support production tracking, including production log updates, order status, serial numbers, order numbers, required pictures, and supporting documentation
  • Support inventory-related activity, including inventory in transit, inventory prep, cycle count reconciliation, excess/old PO follow-up, open PO reporting, inventory adjustments, and related reporting
  • Assist with billing and administrative follow-up, including invoice preview, repair billing, credits, rebills, service call PO tracking, defective debits, and customer credit/RFC support
  • Serve as a key point of contact for ISO, FM, ISN, safety, audit preparation, safety walks, safety documentation, and related compliance needs
  • Coordinate facility and branch needs, including supplies, building tests, inspections, used solvent pickup, and other general location requirements
  • Partner with sales, product, shop, warehouse, and operations teams to improve branch processes and remove roadblocks
  • Help maintain accountability and follow-through across open orders, operational tasks, documentation, and customer-impacting issues
  • Support branch training, engagement, reporting, and miscellaneous operational responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications

  • Prior Ferguson, industrial, branch operations, warehouse, logistics, or operations leadership experience preferred
  • Strong understanding of branch operations, inventory, shipping/receiving, billing support, and customer service processes
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities, solve problems, and follow through in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Comfortable working hands-on and wearing multiple hats as the branch and program continue to grow
  • Strong communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally with sales, operations, warehouse, shop, product, and leadership teams
  • Ability to use data, reports, and daily operating metrics to identify issues and drive improvement
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Excel, Word, and related business systems
  • Commitment to safety, compliance, accountability, and customer-focused execution

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 enhancements that are adaptable to their diverse situations and needs, including mental health coverage, gender affirming and family building benefits, paid parental leave, associate discounts, community involvement opportunities and more!

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Pay Range:

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$5,258.34 - $8,408.34

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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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Ferguson complies with all wage regulations. The starting wage may be higher in certain locations based on local or state wage requirements.

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About Ferguson Enterprises

Ferguson Enterprises is a leading distributor of plumbing and HVAC supplies in the United States. The company offers a wide range of products, including pipes, valves, fittings, faucets, and water heaters, among others. Ferguson Enterprises serves a variety of customers, including contractors, builders, and homeowners. The company has a network of over 1,400 locations across the country, and employs over 28,000 people. Ferguson Enterprises was founded in 1953 and is headquartered in Newport News, Virginia.
Learn more about Ferguson Enterprises
Size
34,637 employees
Market Cap
$26.2 billion
Industry
Founded
1953
5 Year Trend
+8.2%
NASDAQ

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