Wave Planner

Americold Logistics • Brighton, CO

122d

About The Position

The primary responsibility of this position is to allocate orders, release work to the warehouse floor, balance workflow, and ensure that inbound and outbound truck turn times are within acceptable levels. The role involves resolving order product shortages, managing order cuts, and communicating with customers. The individual will release work to the work queue in a manner that maximizes interleaving, productivity, and carrier turn times. Additionally, the position requires prioritizing tasks for Lift Truck Operators (LTO) and ensuring the dock office utilizes optimization functionality for receipts and orders. The role also includes running labor reports, reviewing base priorities, and participating in continuous improvement projects and safety programs.

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred, or at least one year related work experience

Nice To Haves

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment
• Good customer service skills
• Proficiency with basic PC software and Americold systems
• Ability to communicate effectively with a variety of individuals
• Ability to pay close attention to detail
• Strong communication skills
• Knowledge of Warehouse Management Systems
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience with desktop computers

Responsibilities

• Resolve order product shortages
• Manage order cuts and communicate to customers
• Release work to the work queue to ensure maximum levels of interleaving, productivity, and carrier turn times
• Prioritize individual Lift Truck Operator (LTO) tasks along with Dock Supervisors
• Ensure dock office utilizes inbound and outbound dock optimization functionality for each receipt and order
• Run labor reports and review with Dock Supervisors and Office Manager
• Review/update base priorities weekly to reduce manual priority changes in the work queue
• Review/update LTO home work zone assignments along with Operations Manager
• Review/update product code velocity zone assignments along with Operations Manager
• Review/update optimal static and dynamic pick locations along with Operations Manager
• Actively participate in continuous improvement projects and safety programs
• Evaluate effectiveness of systems and recommend changes where appropriate
• Troubleshoot and correct systems problems
• Train all levels of users on relevant systems
• Follow attendance policy and show up for work on time and ready to work assigned shift
• Perform other duties as requested

Benefits

• Best-in-class benefit programs
• Health and financial well-being support

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Warehousing and Storage
• Education Level: High school or GED