Wave Planner

Jack Link's Protein Snacks•Underwood, IA

32d•$20 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for overseeing and facilitating outbound finished goods and supply orders for the distribution center, ensuring they are processed timely and efficiently.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Minimum of 2 years' experience in a similar role, preferably within a warehouse or distribution center
Ability to work un-supervised.
Self-starter
Leadership skills
Strong planning and organizational skills
Solid understanding of warehouse management systems (WMS), Outlook, Excel, & SAP
Excellent attendance and dependability
Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
Effective communication skills, both written and verbal
Exceptional level of concentration coupled with ability to multi-task in a high-pressure/challenging environment.

Responsibilities

Analyze order volume, product location, and priority to group orders in logical “waves” for efficient picking.
Utilizes the warehouse management system (WMS) to update order statuses, review inventory, track wave progress, and generate daily work.
Research and resolve errors, troubleshoot system or inventory problems, and address any issues that disrupt workflow.
Verify that all orders are correctly aligned with shipment schedules.
Coordinate with peers and leadership to ensure smooth operations and timely completion of tasks.
Manage the shipping inbox, including timely responses.
Works within a challenging environment, prioritizing tasks to meet shipping deadlines, maintaining a steady supply of work for the team, and minimizing delays.
Assists where needed with scheduling inbound supply loads from vendors and outbound supply loads to the plant.
Collaborate closely with various departments, including customer service, shipping, receiving, and warehouse.