Distribution Center (DC) Wave Planner - 2026

Brooks Running • Whitestown, IN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

At Brooks, we believe movement is the key to feeling more alive. That’s why we’re driven to create gear and experiences that take people to the place that makes them feel more alive — whether it’s a headspace, a feeling, or a finish line. Everyone who works at Brooks is propelled by a company culture that sparks excitement, fuels collaboration, inspires creativity, and ignites innovation. Our brand values help bond us together and drive our success: Runner First, Word is Bond, Champion Heart, There is no “I†in Run, Keep Moving. We welcome everyone from every walk of life looking to inspire others through the power of movement - because we’re all moving towards something. Let’s run there.

Your Job as the DC Wave Planner is to work closely with the DC Shipping Supervisor, other DC Supervisors and Customer Service to coordinate and direct the daily workload for all ecommerce and Wholesale orders. Your work includes waving and routing of orders that will be processed and shipped according to customer expectations. Additionally, you will track the progress of waves, release more work to the floor as needed and maintain an open lines of communication with various departments in the distribution center. You will also route waves through the assign portal specific to each customer and coordinate shipments through each carrier. Our business is constantly evolving and the work you’ll be responsible for will have a tremendous impact on the DC’s ability to deliver results and maintain the highest level of service Brooks is known for!

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent
• 3+ years warehouse experience, required
• 1+ years of specific wave planning experience
• Experience working with Warehouse Management System (WMS) such as Softeon, Manhattan, Red Prairie, High Jump
• Proficient in MS Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, Word, etc.), required
• Exceptional organizational skills
• Exceptional ability to deal with adverse situations positively.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to interact effectively with others. Be a team player.
• Ability to sit at a desk and perform computer work for 8-hour shifts
• Maintain a good attendance record
• Embraces and lives the Brooks values!
• Ability to work a regular work schedule and flexible work schedule when needed; overtime when necessary, during the scheduled workweek, weekends and holidays when work volume dictates the need, required
• Ability to work independently, provide first-rate customer service, exercise flexibility when asked to transition into other task, demonstrate effective organizational and multi-tasking skills, and demonstrate excellent time management skills, required
• Ability to work effectively with others, build and maintain positive, collaborative relationships with co-workers, and maintain a calm demeanor in stressful situations, required
• Adherence to the DC Attendance Policy is an essential component of the job
• Ability to work in limited climate-controlled conditions, required
• Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 25 lbs. occasionally, and 50 lbs. seldomly

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily workload accordingly with all DC Operations departments
• Notify the DC Operations team of all requested changes from customers regarding scheduling, processing, and shipping. Implement changes as needed
• Coordinate special, expedited order requests with Customer Service (REX), Operations and Logistics
• Process daily invoicing and billing
• Support management and operational leadership to deliver a high level of service, meet quality expectations, and exceed productivity goals
• Execute prioritization of Ecommerce and Wholesale orders as directed by Customer Service and DC Order Shipping Supervisor
• Partner with the Inventory Department regarding shortages, maintain inventory logs and make order adjustments based on feedback from operations
• Perform data entry and records compilation
• Communicate to the DC Shipping Supervisor areas for continuous process improvement that improve DC workflow and performance to maximize efficiency
• Create bills of lading and coordinate routing and scheduling of customer pickups per customer routing guides
• Keep DC Supervisors team informed of discrepancies that could impact FTZ compliance.
• Other duties and/or special projects as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED