Wave Planner

Kenco•Jeffersonville, IN

About The Position

The Wave Planner schedules and coordinates the efficient packaging and loading of customer inventory for distribution. The position plans and releases orders to the warehouse floor for packing and shipment, coordinating work and shipment schedules among departments and maintaining accurate shipment and inventory records. The job description also notes that other duties may be assigned as needed.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
Associate’s degree or two years of equivalent experience.
At least six months of experience in a warehouse or distribution environment.
MS Office skills, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint, as well as data-entry and typing ability.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees.
Attention to detail and data accuracy.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and manuals, and to write routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to manage small project assignments as necessary.

Responsibilities

Create and prioritize picking documentation into waves to meet shipment goals.
Distribute production, work, and shipment schedules to various departments.
Prioritize work orders and picking documentation sent to departments based on inventory levels and incoming orders.
Open and close trailer loads and shipments in warehouse and inventory systems to ensure accurate delivery and inventory levels.
Dispatch prepared shipments to carriers.
Update inventory and warehouse management systems.
Research and resolve shipment errors.
Perform other duties as assigned by the direct supervisor.

Benefits

Medical insurance, including HSA, HRA, and FSA accounts.
Supplemental insurance, including critical illness, hospital indemnity, and accidental injury coverage.
Dental insurance.
Vision insurance.
Basic life and supplemental life insurance.
Short-term and long-term disability.
Paid parental leave.
401(k).
Paid time off of approximately two weeks, accruing from the first day of employment.
Ten employer-paid holidays.