Warehouse Wave Planning Specialist

GEODIS•Ontario, CA

21h•$18 - $22

About The Position

The Warehouse Wave Planning Specialist monitors Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and Warehouse Control Systems (WCS) to assess workflow efficiency and support balanced operations across replenishment, picking, put wall, packing, and shipping. The role helps wave planners assign and monitor waves, completes waves in the warehouse management system, uses forecasts to build labor plans, and assigns maintenance requests based on operational metrics and KPIs. It also participates in frequent WMS and WCS configuration testing after system changes to identify efficiencies. Other duties may be assigned as required.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalency.
Minimum of 2 years of related experience in operations planning.
Experience with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS).
PC literacy and experience with Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.
Ability to apply basic calculations related to quantities of product picked.
Ability to apply advanced calculations related to productivity and throughput of replenishment, picking, put wall, packing, and shipping functions.
Ability to use analytical tools to make decisions based on customer expectations.
Effective interpersonal skills to interact and communicate with all levels of the distribution center.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.

Nice To Haves

Manhattan WMS experience preferred.
Pyramid WCS experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Monitor and assess WMS and WCS to determine workflow efficiency.
Identify workflow inefficiencies between replenishment, picking, put wall, packing, and shipping, and make wave and labor adjustments as needed.
Monitor the order queue and ensure balance between replenishment, picking, put wall, packing, and shipping.
Assist wave planners with assigning and monitoring each wave.
Complete waves in the warehouse management system.
Use forecasts to build labor plans for replenishment, picking, put wall, packing, and shipping.
Assign maintenance requests based on operational metrics and KPIs.
Participate in frequent WMS and WCS configuration testing for efficiencies after system changes.
Perform other duties as required and assigned.

Benefits

Fair pay; some jobs include bonus opportunities.
On-demand access to earnings before payday.
Free telemedicine from day one.
Healthcare, dental, and vision benefit options at affordable costs after a short waiting period.
Paid holidays and time off.
Short-term disability.
New parent leave.
Support for career advancement and promotion.
One-time grants through the GEODIS Compassion Fund for teammates experiencing unexpected catastrophes.
Opportunities to volunteer in the community or donate to the GEODIS Foundation or GEODIS Compassion Fund.
Employee Resource Groups and inclusive culture initiatives.