Ferguson · 6 hours ago
DC Quality Assurance Associate III
Upper Marlboro, MD
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$16.43/hr - $36.50/hr
2+ years expFerguson is a Fortune 500 company that has been providing quality supplies for various industries since 1953. They are seeking a Quality Assurance Associate III to perform audits on inventory, ensure compliance with standards, and collaborate with teams to resolve discrepancies.
Wholesale
Responsibilities
Perform quality assurance audits on inbound, outbound, and stored inventory to ensure accuracy and compliance with company standards
Verify inventory transactions (receipts, picks, transfers, adjustments) are executed accurately within the WMS
Conduct routine and ad-hoc cycle counts to validate physical inventory against system records
Identify inventory discrepancies, shortages, overages, and process failures
Research root causes of inventory variances and document findings clearly
Prepare, submit, and track inventory variance reports in accordance with SOX (Sarbanes-Oxley) compliance requirements
Ensure all inventory adjustments are properly authorized, documented, and approved per internal control policies
Maintain audit-ready documentation to support internal and external audits
Partner with Operations, Inventory Control, and Finance teams to resolve discrepancies and prevent recurrence
Monitor adherence to inventory control procedures, segregation of duties, and control points
Escalate high-risk variances or control breakdowns to leadership promptly
Support SOX testing by providing evidence, data, and process explanations as required
Qualification
Required
2+ years quality assurance experience in a distribution center environment
Proficiency in Microsoft Office: Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook
Continued focus on improving system efficiencies and business practices
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to prioritize workload appropriately in order to balance multiple demands and meet timelines as required
Preferred
Warehouse experience preferred
Benefits
Health
Dental
Vision
Paid time off
Life insurance
401(k) with a company match
Mental health coverage
Gender affirming and family building benefits
Paid parental leave
Associate discounts
Community involvement opportunities
Company
Ferguson
Since 1953, Ferguson has been a leading source of quality supplies for a variety of industries.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.5B2025-09-18Post Ipo Debt· $750M
2024-10-01Post Ipo Debt· $750M
2008-11-12IPO
Leadership Team
Kevin Murphy
President & Chief Executive Officer
Blake Luse
Senior Director, Enterprise Strategy & Planning
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