Wave Planner – Fast-Paced DC Ops, 36h, Training

Aldi Ireland; Mitchelstown; On-site; EUR 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

36 hours per week

4 weeks annual leave

Training and development

Wellbeing programmes

Family leave

Job summary

Aldi Ireland is hiring a Wave Planner for the Mitchelstown Distribution Centre. The role is 36 hours weekly with additional hours as needed, across two shifts: 4:00-12:00 and 16:00-midnight, five days out of seven.

Replenishment and picking tasks must be released accurately and on time to ensure shipments depart as scheduled. Responsibilities include coordinating stock flow, wave releases, pre-wave checks, and monitoring live operations to maintain timely distribution.

Qualifications

• Flexibility to work morning and evening shifts.
• Strong IT skills, including basic Excel formulas.
• Warehouse experience and knowledge of Manhattan Warehouse Management System are advantageous but not essential.
• High attention to detail, reliable and able to work well under pressure.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

• Organise and monitor stock flow across the distribution centre.
• Plan, check and release waves accurately using predefined templates.
• Complete all required pre-wave checks.
• Monitor wave activity and respond promptly to live operational requirements.
• Confirm that shipment and distribution orders reach closed status.
• Use task monitoring to identify and prevent potential issues.

Skills

Shift flexibility

Excel basics

Warehouse experience

Manhattan WMS

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Tools

Manhattan Warehouse Management System

Job description

Aldi Ireland is hiring a Wave Planner for the Mitchelstown Distribution Centre. The role is 36 hours weekly with additional hours as needed, across two shifts: 4:00-12:00 and 16:00-midnight, five days out of seven.

Replenishment and picking tasks must be released accurately and on time to ensure shipments depart as scheduled. Responsibilities include coordinating stock flow, wave releases, pre-wave checks, and monitoring live operations to maintain timely distribution.