Warehouse Wave Planning Specialist

GEODIS Career • Phoenix, AZ

19h • Onsite

About The Position

GEODIS is a global third-party logistics provider (3PL for short) powering the supply chains of some of the top brands and manufacturers. Our legacy of excellence in supply chain solutions spans decades. Come find your future with us as we shape the future of logistics. Visit www.workatGEODIS.com to learn more.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED (General Education Diploma) equivalency
• Minimum 2 years related experience in operations planning
• Experience with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS); Manhattan preferred
• Experience with Warehouse Control Systems (WCS); Pyramid preferred
• PC literate with experience with Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel
• Ability to apply basic calculations as related to qualities of product picked
• Ability to apply advanced calculations as related to productivity and throughput of replenishment, picking, put wall, packing, and shipping functions
• Ability to apply and utilize analytical tools to determine decisions based on customer expectations
• Ability to use effective interpersonal skills to interact and communicate with all levels of the distribution center
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence

Responsibilities

• Monitors and assesses Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and Warehouse Control Systems (WCS) to determine efficiency of workflow
• Identifies inefficiencies in workflow between replenishment, picking, put wall, packing, and shipping; makes wave and labor adjustments as needed
• Monitors order queue and ensures balance between replenishment, picking, put wall, packing, and shipping
• Assists wave planners on assigning and monitoring each wave
• Complete the waves in warehouse management system
• Uses forecasts to build labor plans for replenishment, picking, put wall, packing, and shipping
• Assigns maintenance requests based on operational metrics and KPIs
• Participates in frequent configuration testing of WMS and WCS for efficiencies, post system changes
• Other duties as required and assigned

Benefits

• Fair pay
• Bonus opportunities
• Part-time, full-time, seasonal – days, nights, weekends, and even gig work
• Access earnings on demand
• Access to telemedicine from day 1 at no cost
• Healthcare, dental, vision at affordable costs after a short waiting period
• Paid holidays
• Time off
• Short-term disability
• New parent leave
• Safe, clean and healthy work environment
• Support for career advancement
• GEODIS Compassion Fund for unexpected catastrophes
• Volunteer opportunities
• Diversity and inclusion initiatives
• Employee Resource Groups
• International lunch participation
• Heritage celebrations

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees