The Buyer / Planner is responsible for the end-to-end ownership of assigned high-profile Own Brand product programs, from initial product introduction and supplier onboarding through ongoing replenishment, inventory optimization, supplier transitions, and lifecycle management. This role serves as the primary supply chain owner for assigned programs, ensuring products are available to meet customer demand while optimizing inventory investment, service levels, and overall supply chain performance.
The Buyer / Planner translates demand forecasts, business strategy, supplier capabilities, and network requirements into actionable inventory and purchasing plans. Working cross-functionally with Sourcing, Product Development, Demand Planning, Transportation, Distribution Centers, Sales, and suppliers, this role drives inventory availability, supports new product launches, leads supplier transitions, mitigates supply risks, and continuously improves planning processes.
This position requires strong analytical capabilities, critical thinking, and the ability to independently make complex inventory and purchasing decisions while influencing partners across the organization.
This hybrid role is based out of Ferguson’s corporate offices in Newport News, VA, according to company policy.