Production Scheduler Sr (Wave Planner)

Panduit; Merrillville (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in electrical and electronics manufacturing is seeking a Production Scheduler Sr (Wave Planner) for their new distribution facility in Merrillville, IN. This role involves ensuring timely order fulfillment and coordinating warehouse operations using advanced systems. Candidates should possess strong organizational skills and experience in logistics and operations planning.

Benefits

Health benefits

Generous vacation and sick days

401(k) match

Profit sharing

Parental leave

Qualifications

• 1-3 years in operations planning, warehouse, or logistics.
• Strong understanding of warehouse operations including picking, packing, inventory, and shipping processes.
• Problem solver used to working in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop wave release strategy based on cut-off times and order priority.
• Maintain logs of wave activities and report on performance.
• Coordinate with inventory control to resolve discrepancies.

Skills

Organization

Communication

Attention to Detail

Time Management

Education

High school diploma

College degree in supply chain, business, or related field

Tools

WMS platforms (e.g., Manhattan, SAP, Oracle)

TMS platforms (e.g., Oracle, 3G)

ERP platforms (e.g., Oracle, Sage, SAP)

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Base pay range

$28.00/hr - $34.00/hr

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We are excited to be opening our new distribution facility in Merrillville, IN using state-of-the-art technology while minimizing our carbon footprint. Our 400,000 square foot facility will serve as one of our global shipping hubs responsible for meeting the demand of our customers internationally. Click here to learn more about our new warehouse and all available job opportunities: Merrillville Hiring Page.

The Wave Planner ensures timely order fulfillment by organizing and releasing work (waves) to the warehouse floor. This role coordinates order picking based on priority, labor, inventory, and shipping deadlines to maximize efficiency and service. If you're a problem solver used to working in a fast-paced environment with strong planning, coordination, and system expertise, then apply today!

What You Will Do

Wave Management:

• Develop wave release strategy based on cut-off times, order priority, and labor.
• Release, monitor, and adjust waves using the Warehouse Management System.
• Prioritize orders based on SLA requirements, customer criteria, and transportation schedules.
• Coordinate with supervisors to ensure labor and equipment align with plans.

System and Data Analysis:

• Maintain logs of wave activities and report on performance, accuracy, and throughput.
• Monitor warehouse systems for efficiency and provide system feedback.
• Report, investigate, and fix system issues.

Operations Coordination:

• Act as liaison between planning, operations, inventory control, and shipping teams.
• Notify teams of high-priority orders, short picks, and system issues.
• Collaborate with inventory control to resolve discrepancies.

Shipment Planning:

• Plan waves for nightly bulk plan, maximizing shipment consolidation.
• Coordinate with yard jokey on moving trailers to dock doors and assigning door numbers to shipments.
• Report on daily KPIs and run root cause analysis for missed SLAs.
• Recommend improvements to wave planning logic and order routing processes.

What You Will Bring

• Education: High school diploma required; college degree in supply chain, business, or related field preferred.
• Experience: 1-3 years in operations planning, warehouse, or logistics. Strong understanding of warehouse operations including picking, packing, inventory, and shipping processes.
• Systems Expertise: WMS platforms such as Manhattan, SAP, or Oracle. TMS platforms such as Oracle or 3G. ERP platforms such as Oracle, Sage, or SAP.
• Skills: Strong organization, communication, attention to detail, and time management skills.

What We Can Offer You

• Competitive Pay & Benefits: Enjoy a robust Total Rewards Program that includes health, financial benefits, and more.
• Generous Time Off: Take advantage of our generous vacation, sick days, holidays, plus a volunteer day to give back to the community.
• Retirement & Growth: 401(k) match, profit sharing, and abundant growth and development opportunities to help you advance your career.
• Parental Leave: Because we care about your family and your future.

Compensation: The expected base pay range for this role is $28- $34 an hour. Please note the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Making the connections that matter. Join us and apply online to be part of the Panduit team. We're an Equal Opportunity Employer, dedicated to creating an inclusive workplace for all. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Panduit will not sponsor applicants for work visas now or in the future.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Supply Chain

• Industries

  Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing

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