Warehouse Wave Planning Specialist

GEODIS Career•Ontario, CA

12d

About The Position

The Warehouse Wave Planning Specialist monitors warehouse management and control systems to assess workflow efficiency. The role identifies workflow inefficiencies across replenishment, picking, put wall, packing, and shipping, and makes wave and labor adjustments as needed. The specialist monitors the order queue, balances work across these functions, assists wave planners with assigning and monitoring waves, and completes waves in the warehouse management system. The position uses forecasts to build labor plans, assigns maintenance requests based on operational metrics and key performance indicators, and participates in frequent configuration testing of WMS and WCS after system changes. Other duties may be required and assigned. GEODIS describes itself as a global third-party logistics provider serving brands and manufacturers. The company emphasizes a safe, clean, and healthy work environment, inclusion, career development, and community involvement. Benefit eligibility varies by location, job, employee type, or length of service.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalency.
Minimum 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 perform basic calculations related to quantities of product picked.
Ability to perform advanced calculations related to productivity and throughput in replenishment, picking, put wall, packing, and shipping.
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

Experience with Manhattan WMS is preferred.
Experience with Pyramid WCS is preferred.

Responsibilities

Monitor and assess Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and Warehouse Control Systems (WCS) to determine workflow efficiency.
Identify workflow inefficiencies between replenishment, picking, put wall, packing, and shipping; make wave and labor adjustments as needed.
Monitor the order queue and balance work 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 following system changes.
Perform other duties as required and assigned.

Benefits

Bonus opportunities for some jobs.
Access to earnings on demand before payday.
No-cost telemedicine starting on day one.
Healthcare, dental, and vision options at affordable costs after a short waiting period.
Paid holidays and time off.
Short-term disability.
New parent leave.
GEODIS Compassion Fund one-time grants for teammates who experience unexpected catastrophes.
Career advancement support.
Volunteer opportunities and opportunities to donate to the GEODIS Foundation or GEODIS Compassion Fund.
Employee Resource Groups and inclusion-oriented activities.