Distribution Center (DC) Waving Planner - 12:00pm - 8:30pm

Brooks Sports Inc; Whitestown (IN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a dedicated DC Wave Planner to enhance operations and customer service in a dynamic warehouse environment. In this vital role, you will coordinate order processing, engage with teams to maintain service levels, and implement innovative processes to improve efficiency. If you're passionate about logistics and thrive in a fast-paced setting, this is your chance to contribute to a company that values health, teamwork, and making a difference. Join us in our mission to inspire everyone to run and be active, and help shape the future of our distribution center!

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in a fast-paced warehouse environment.
• Proficient in WMS systems and MS Office Suite.
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily workload for Ecommerce and Wholesale orders.
• Analyze wave and task configuration to maximize efficiency.
• Maintain communication with various departments in the distribution center.

Skills

Warehouse Management

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Attention to Detail

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

WMS Systems

MS Office Suite

RF Barcode Scanners

Job description

Who We Are:

Brooks is a team of passionate people united by a desire to do meaningful work, lead healthy lives, and make a difference. We share a focused mission: to inspire everyone to run and be active. That’s it. No distractions—it’s all about the run. Through science, creativity, service, authenticity, and connection, we obsess over delivering the best running gear on the planet. We do it our way, with our unique spirit, with a goal of being more relevant to runners than any other brand, day after day and mile after mile. We are determined to innovate, challenging ourselves to lead thought at every turn. Inside these walls and on the roads, tracks, and trails, we live and breathe Run Happy, celebrating the positive impact running has on our lives and others. We inject it into all we do because it makes everything better, smarter, more fun, and more memorable. Our company culture defines us, bonds us together and creates the conditions for success. It is lived daily as a behavioral expression of our collective set of brand values: Runner First, Word is Bond, Champion Heart, There’s No “I” In Run, and Keep Moving. If you’re on our team, it means your part of creating something extraordinary. You’re part of Brooks.

Your job as the DC Wave Planner is to work closely with the DC Operations Planner, DC Supervisor team, and Customer Service to coordinate the daily workload for all Ecommerce and Wholesale orders. You are responsible for waving batches of orders that will be processed and shipped according to customer expectations. Additionally, you will track the progress of waves, release more work to the floor as needed, and will be expected to maintain an open line of communication with various departments in around the distribution center. Our business is constantly evolving and the work you’ll be responsible for will have a tremendous impact on the DC’s ability to maintain the high level of service Brooks is known for!

Responsibilities

• Engage management, operational leadership and warehouse associates to assist in maintaining service levels, quality expectations, and productivity
• Analyze wave and task configuration to maximize efficiency and develop new processes and rules that improve DC flow and performance
• Work with Customer Service and the DC Operations Planner to ensure that all orders are planned and prioritized to meet or exceed customer expectations
• Partner with the Inventory Department regarding shortages, maintaining inventory logs and making order adjustments based on feedback from operations
• Notify the DC Operations team (DC Supervisors and DC Leads) of all requested changes from customers regarding scheduling, processing and shipping
• Coordinate special, expedited order requests with the customer service, operations and transportation groups
• Coordinate daily workload accordingly with all Inbound and Outbound departments
• Process daily invoicing and billing
• Perform data entry and records compilation
• Serve as backup for creating bills of lading and submit for routing
• Keep DC Supervisor team informed about discrepancies that could impact FTZ compliance
• Special projects as assigned

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent
• 2+ years of experience working in a fast-paced warehouse required
• Experience with WMS systems (Softeon, Manhattan, Red Prairie, etc.) and RF barcode scanners, required
• Proficient in MS Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, Word, etc.), required
• Experience with wave creation and workload planning, preferred.
• Exceptional organizational skills and strong attention to detail
• Exceptional ability to deal with adverse situations positively.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to interact effectively with others. Be a team player.
• Ability to work with little direct supervision
• Ability to sit at a desk and perform computer work for 8-hour shifts
• Maintain a good attendance record
• Embraces and lives the Brooks values!

Brooks is a team of passionate people united by a desire to do meaningful work, lead healthy lives and make a difference. We share a focused mission: to inspire everyone to run and be active. That’s it. No distractions—it’s all about the run. Through science, creativity, service, authenticity and connection, we obsess over delivering the best running gear on the planet. We do it our way, with our unique spirit, with a goal of being more relevant to runners than any other brand, day after day and mile after mile. We are determined to innovate, challenging ourselves to lead thought at every turn. Inside these walls and on the roads, tracks and trails, we live and breathe Run Happy, celebrating the positive impact running has on our lives and others. We inject it into all we do because it makes everything better, smarter, more fun and more memorable. Our company culture defines us, bonds us together and creates the conditions for success. It is lived daily as a behavioral expression of our collective set of brand values: Serve People, Lead Thought, Play as a Team, Compete Every Day, Demonstrate Integrity, Have Fun and Be Active. If you’re on our team, it means you’re part of creating something extraordinary. You’re part of Brooks.

At Brooks, we celebrate diversity & equity. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment, and encourage people of all backgrounds, perspectives, experiences, and skills to apply. Brooks is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, two-spirit identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, sensory, physical, or mental disability, marital status, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), honorable discharge or military status, protected citizen status, actual or perceived victims of domestic violence, sexual assault or stalking, HIV or Hepatitis C infection, political ideology, use of a trained guide dog by a person with a disability, or on any other basis protected by federal, state or local law, or any other non-merit based factors.