Dynamic Wave Planner – Warehouse & Logistics

Smithfield Foods; Greenfield (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Smithfield Foods in Greenfield, IN is seeking a Wave Planner to allocate orders, release work to the warehouse floor, balance workflow, and ensure inbound and outbound truck turn times meet customer needs. You will assign and monitor work including staging, wave times and pick assignments for teammates.

This role requires a high school diploma or GED and 2+ years in warehousing or distribution, plus experience with a Warehouse Management System and SAP.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or GED and 2+ years of warehouse or distribution experience.
• Experience in a distribution center or warehouse environment with order processing preferred.
• Proficient with a Warehouse Management System, Microsoft Office, SAP, and related office equipment.

Responsibilities

• Assigns and monitors distribution including staging, wave times and pick assignments for teammates.
• Balance drop dead times versus product availability.
• Ensures proper order allocation by shipment ID or shipment line.
• Prepares trailer loading reports and prioritizes paperwork for loaders.
• Prioritizes inbound loads and notifies receivers as needed.
• Receives completed paperwork for inbound and outbound loads and resolves discrepancies.
• Determines doors or yard locations for trailers.
• Escalates system problems as needed.
• Assists coworkers with picking questions.

Skills

Multi-tasking

Communication

Teamwork

Time management

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

SAP

WMS

MS Office

Job description

Smithfield Foods in Greenfield, IN is seeking a Wave Planner to allocate orders, release work to the warehouse floor, balance workflow, and ensure inbound and outbound truck turn times meet customer needs. You will assign and monitor work including staging, wave times and pick assignments for teammates.

This role requires a high school diploma or GED and 2+ years in warehousing or distribution, plus experience with a Warehouse Management System and SAP.