Vendor Funds Analyst

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.

Job objective:

Finance role responsible for analyzing rebate claims on vendor contracts and promotions, calculating monies due from vendors and ensuring these monies are collected and properly accounted for, while maintaining the financial integrity and accuracy of assigned programs.

Location:

This role is based out of our Newport News, VA Headquarters. We offer a hybrid work schedule of Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday in office and Monday, Friday remote.

Essential duties and responsibilities:

• Create vendor rebate claims in accordance with vendor agreements
• Prepare and submit timely and accurate claim reports to vendors
• Communicate status, issues, and opportunities to branches, management, and corporate executives to optimize programs
• Research and resolve disputed claims
• Follow up with vendors on overdue payments and alert management of collection issues
• Provide analytical support to Category Management
• Interact with branch personnel, Category Management, and vendors to resolve issues and streamline processes
• Assist team in analyzing system and process improvements
• Represent the organization to customers, associates, and leadership as needed
• Work overtime as needed
• Adhere to policies, rules, regulations, and procedures
• Perform other duties as requested by management

Preferred Knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Accounting degree, progress toward degree, or equivalent experience
• Strong analytical and organizational skills
• Initiative for process improvements
• Ownership capacity of assigned programs
• Excellent communication skills
• Fundamental knowledge of Ferguson business preferred
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills required; basic Microsoft Access preferred
• Familiarity with Ferguson purchasing/pricing processes a plus

Ferguson offers competitive benefits including health, dental, vision, paid time off, life insurance, 401(k) with company match, mental health coverage, gender affirming and family building benefits, paid parental leave, associate discounts, and community involvement opportunities.

Pay Range: $3,375.00 - $6,325.00 (Monthly for salaried roles)

This role is Bonus or Incentive Plan eligible.