Load Planner

Almo • Wilmer, TX

2d

About The Position

The Distribution Center Load Planner executes and facilitates the day-to-day functions and workload of a specific distribution center functional team. The role serves as a technical point of contact for standard operating procedures, safety, efficiency, and operations for that team.

The Load Planner works with the warehouse management system to plan daily order picking, less-than-truckload (LTL) shipping, inbound product appointment scheduling, and other clerical tasks. The role supports warehouse leadership team objectives by driving compliance with safety, quality, and productivity goals, and by recommending and helping implement process improvements. The position also pulls data and runs reports from AS400 as needed, interacts with inbound and outbound drivers, and performs other duties or projects as required by the Distribution Center Supervisor.

Requirements

• High school diploma.
• 3–5 years of warehouse experience, including forklift skills, warehouse handling and organization, and truck loading and unloading.
• Knowledge of working with a warehouse management system.
• Knowledge or experience in order planning, LTL shipping, and inbound product appointment scheduling.
• Demonstrated problem-solving, decision-making, prioritization, and critical-thinking skills.
• Full understanding of department workflow and staffing, with the ability to manage production workflow.
• Well organized and detail oriented, with the ability to meet scheduled deadlines.
• Ability to prioritize work from multiple sources and adjust to fluctuating workload.
• Excellent interpersonal and motivational skills and a positive attitude.
• Ability to take charge and get things done.
• Able to lift, push, or move 50 lbs.
• Able to operate a forklift and clamp truck.

Nice To Haves

• AS400 experience.
• Korber experience.

Responsibilities

• Use the warehouse management system to plan daily order picking and LTL shipping.
• Schedule inbound product appointments and complete other clerical tasks.
• Drive compliance with safety, quality, and productivity goals in support of warehouse leadership objectives.
• Recommend process improvements and assist with their implementation.
• Pull data and run reports from AS400 as needed.
• Interact with inbound and outbound drivers.
• Perform other duties and projects as required by the Distribution Center Supervisor.
• Support the functional team's day-to-day workload and serve as a technical resource for SOPs, safety, efficiency, and operations.

What This Job Offers

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