Wave Distribution Planner

Smithfield Foods•Tar Heel, NC

23h

About The Position

The Wave Planner allocates orders, releases work to the warehouse floor, balances workflow, and helps ensure inbound and outbound truck turn times meet customer needs. The role assigns and monitors staging, wave times, and pick assignments for warehouse teammates. The position also supports the flow of inbound and outbound loads by preparing trailer-loading reports, organizing paperwork, coordinating trailer placement, monitoring priorities, and addressing order discrepancies or special requests before trucks are closed out. The planner escalates system problems and helps co-workers with picking issues. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 2 years of warehouse or distribution-related experience.
Computer skills, including experience with a Warehouse Management System, Microsoft Office, SAP, and other office equipment.
Ability to multitask in a fast-paced setting, manage multiple priorities, and work effectively in a team environment.
Good written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work well with others in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Ability to be respectful, approachable, and team-oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment.
May be required to work long hours, holidays, and weekends.
Ability to perform the essential duties satisfactorily, with reasonable accommodations available as described in the posting.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in a distribution center or warehouse environment processing customer orders.

Responsibilities

Assign and monitor distribution work, including staging, wave times, and pick assignments; balance deadlines against product availability.
Ensure orders are allocated appropriately by shipment ID or shipment line, depending on the load.
Prepare trailer-loading reports for outbound loads and organize paperwork for loaders as they complete loads.
Prioritize inbound loads and notify receivers when necessary.
Receive completed paperwork for inbound and outbound loads, address discrepancies, and finish appointments.
Check for shorts that can be filled or were cut unnecessarily, as well as other special requests, before closing out trucks.
Determine which doors or yard locations trailers should be positioned at.
Monitor work priorities and manage live-load priorities to ensure work and loads in the queue are prioritized.
Escalate system problems.
Assist co-workers with questions regarding picking issues.
Perform other duties as assigned.