Wave Planner (M-Th 3p-130a)

Kenco•Chattanooga, TN

About The Position

The Wave Planner is responsible for scheduling and coordinating the efficient packaging and loading of customer inventory for distribution. This position plans and releases orders to the warehouse floor for packing and shipment.

Requirements

High School or GED required
Associate’s degree or two years of equivalent experience.
Minimum six months in a warehouse or distribution environment.
MS Office skills to include Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint as well as data entry and typing ability.
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written and speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization.
Attention to detail and data accuracy
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions produced manuals and to write routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to manage small project assignments as necessary.
Action Oriented - Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.
Collaborates - Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
Decision Quality - Making good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward.
Optimizes Work Processes - Knowing the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement.
Situational Adaptability - Adapting approach and demeanor in real time to match the shifting demands of different situations.

Responsibilities

Creates and prioritizes picking documentation into waves to meet shipment goals
Distributes production, work, and shipment schedules to various departments
Prioritizes work orders and picking documentation sent to departments based on inventory levels and incoming orders.
Open and close trailer loads/shipments in warehouse/inventory systems to ensure accurate delivery and inventory levels are maintained.
Dispatch prepared shipments to carriers
Updates inventory and warehouse management systems
Research and resolve shipment errors
Other duties as assigned by direct supervisor

Benefits

Medical insurance including HSA, HRA and FSA accounts
Supplemental insurance including critical illness, hospital indemnity, accidental injury
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Basic Life and Supplemental Life
Short Term and Long Term Disability
Paid Parental Leave
401(k)
Paid Time Off approximately 2 weeks (accrual begins on Day 1 of employment)
Employer Paid Holidays- 10 days