Workflow Planner

FedEx • Columbus, OH

2d • $21 • Onsite

About The Position

The Workflow Planner is responsible for maintaining the continuous flow of product from vendors to customers, specifically supporting the picking, shipping, and receiving functions of the facility. This role ensures product safety, quality, and legality while coordinating operational priorities and documentation.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 0--2 years of relevant experience.
• Familiarity with materials handling and radio frequency equipment.
• Basic computer skills required.
• Ability to follow policies and procedures
• Ability to read, write, and interpret information
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide
• Ability to use hands to finger, handle, or feel
• Ability to sit, walk, or stand for the duration of the shift
• Must possess visual acuity to perform essential job functions
• Ability to conduct physical tasks with a full range of motion throughout the warehouse environment
• Ability to lift/carry items up to 50 pounds

Nice To Haves

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) preferred.
• Experience with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Schedule all inbound and outbound orders in company systems.
• Report, investigate, and correct shorts.
• Send email requests for product cut approvals.
• Coordinate order processing across systems and personnel.
• Direct the flow of vessels between the yard and dock doors.
• Prioritize and monitor daily workload to meet customer requirements and timelines.
• Report urgent loads to appropriate management.
• Maintain records for inbound and outbound deliveries; assist in resolving discrepancies.
• Prepare outbound paperwork.
• Collaborate closely with customer service.
• Ensure complete and accurate information is passed to the next shift.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor or manager.
• Assign and monitor work of warehouse personnel.
• Maintain working knowledge of GMP, safety requirements, and SOPs; enforce compliance within the team.
• Research past due orders not confirmed as shipped.
• Fill in for other administrative roles as needed and trained.
• Support floor operations as outbound leader, picker, packer, or auditor when required.
• Maintain daily departmental attendance log.

Benefits

• Tuition reimbursement program
• Holiday pay and accrued paid time off (Vacation and PTO)
• Medical, dental, vision, and voluntary benefits available on day one
• Basic life insurance
• Basic AD&D coverage
• Supplemental Life and Supplemental AD&D
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (for full-time employees after 180 days of service)
• Paid parental leave for both moms and dads
• Paid bereavement and jury duty

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees