Distribution Center Planner

Foot Locker, Inc.; Junction City (KS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Discount

Paid Time Off

Medical, Dental, Vision Coverage

401(k) / Roth 401(k)

Life Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Opportunities for Advancement

Tuition Reimbursement

Strong Company Culture

Employee Resource Groups

Job summary

Foot Locker, Inc. is looking for a Distribution Center (DC) Planner at our Junction City, KS distribution center.

The DC Planner will maximize order delivery within 24 hours of receipt by analyzing data and coordinating with multiple departments to optimize logistics, inventory, and transportation planning. You will schedule waves, manage capacity, and support continuous improvement while ensuring costs are minimized and customer demand is met.

Qualifications

• Proficient in analyzing large data sets with Excel.
• Strong communication and presentation skills in fast-paced environments.
• Experience or coursework in industrial engineering preferred.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and wave orders to meet 24–48 hour delivery goals to stores and DCs.
• Support creating waves for off-shifts to balance department capacity.
• Review aged orders and coordinate with Operations leadership to ship promptly.
• Act as DC waving SME and update templates as requirements change.
• Coordinate daily with other DCs to align capacity and release orders correctly.
• Monitor capacity plans and advise leadership if risks exist to meet demand.
• Review weekly supplies and flag risks of stockouts to Procurement.
• Assist site leadership with workflow optimizations as needed.
• Drive continuous improvement across the network and departments.
• Collaborate with supervisors and departments to resolve issues.

Skills

Excel

Sense of urgency

Communication

Education

Associate’s degree in Industrial or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Power BI

SQL

Tableau

Manhattan WMS

Job description

Great brands reflect culture. The best ones help shape it. At Foot Locker, we’re rooted in sport, powered by style, and driven by the communities that move both. From Foot Locker and Kids Foot Locker to Champs Sports, WSS, and atmos, our brands sit at the intersection of sport, style, and self-expression.

As part of the DICK’S Sporting Goods family, you’re backed by the resources, reach, and career opportunities of a world-class sports company. That unleashes Foot Locker to keep pushing forward with the agility and edge that define the brand. We’re looking for great people who want to influence culture and the generation that is shaping what’s next.

Whether you’re building strategy, shaping innovations, or creating unforgettable customer moments, you’ll contribute to decisions and experiences that define our brands’ impact in the communities we serve.

Distribution Center (DC) Planner is responsible maximizing the delivery of orders for direct-to-consumer and retail stores to ensure they ship within 24 hours of receipt by analyzing historical data to wave/schedule orders in an efficient manner. In this role, you will focus on optimizing logistics operations, inventory management, transportation planning, and coordinating with various departments to meet customer demand while minimizing costs. If you have strong analytical skills, experience in supply chain planning, and a proactive approach to problem-solving, this role may be a good fit for you!

This position is located at our Junction City, KS distribution center.

Schedule: Monday-Friday 5:00am-3:00pm

Responsibilities

• Schedule/wave product based on the direction of the Distribution Planning Manager to optimize delivery to our stores within 24-48 hours of demand generation
• Support executing systematic waves for off-shifts to ensure there is a consistent flow of work for the production teams that matches the agreed upon capacity of each department
• Review all orders aged greater than 24 hours, and investigate what is required to promptly ship the orders in partnership with the Operations leadership team
• Be the SME (subject-matter-expert) in the DC’s waving strategy and implement changes to waving templates as customer requirements change
• Partner with other DC's Operations leaders daily to align on capacity, ensuring the correct number of orders are released and shipped in the correct order
• Review the site’s capacity plan to provide feedback to the Operations leadership team if there is a risk it will not support customer demand
• Support reviewing supplies weekly to provide feedback to Procurement Manager on any risks of product that may run out and need to be re-ordered
• Assist with departmental workflow as needed by the site leadership team
• Drive continuous improvement strategies within department and across the entire network
• Assist in resolving issues and solving problems by making suggestions and partnering with supervisors, Operations managers and other departments
• Become the on-site WM SME for Operations and develop expertise within production control team

Qualifications

Required

• Demonstrated Excel experience with the ability to analyze large amounts of data
• Ability to respond with a sense of urgency and work in a fast-paced environment
• Communication skills and confidence presenting in front of groups

Preferred

• Associate’s degree or higher in Industrial or Mechanical Engineering
• Power BI, SQL, and Tableau experience a plus
• Certifications in data analytics, APICs, Lean manufacturing, and/or Six Sigma
• Experience designing and implementing distribution and/or store replenishment strategies
• Familiar with warehouse management systems, specifically Manhattan

At Foot Locker, we value innovation, authenticity, and integrity in all that we do. To uphold the security and fairness of our hiring process, we ask that candidates refrain from using AI tools, including ChatGPT, during interviews and assessments. To ensure a smooth and secure experience, please review the following guidelines:

• Cameras must be on for all virtual interviews.
• AI tools are strictly prohibited during interviews or assessments.

We appreciate your understanding and cooperation as we work together to create a transparent and equitable hiring experience.

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Benefits

The annual base salary range is $55,000 - $65,000 / yr. This range represents the anticipated low and high end of the salary for this position. Salary will be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data. Salary is one component of the Foot Locker, Inc. total compensation package, which includes the below:

• Employee Discount
• Paid Time Off
• Medical | Dental | Vision Coverage
• 401(k) | Roth 401(k)
• Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Opportunities for Advancement
• Tuition Reimbursement for Qualified Courses
• Strong Company Culture
• Employee Resource Groups