Strategic Wave & Warehouse Distribution Planner

Smithfield Foods, Inc.; Greenfield, Northern (IN, KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Smithfield Foods, Inc. is seeking a Wave Distribution Planner to allocate orders and release work on the warehouse floor at our Greenfield, IN location.

The role balances workflow and ensures timely inbound and outbound truck turn times to meet customer needs. Responsibilities include assigning staging, wave times, and pick tasks, preparing trailer loading reports, prioritizing inbound loads, and coordinating with loaders to close out trucks.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and 2+ years of warehouse or distribution related experience.
• Experience in a distribution center or warehouse environment where processing of customer orders was completed, preferred.
• Computer skills including experience with a Warehouse Management system, Microsoft Office, SAP and other office equipment.

Responsibilities

• Assigns and monitors distribution including staging, wave times and pick assignments for various teammates.
• Balance drop dead times versus product availability and ensure proper order allocation.
• Prepares trailer loading reports and prioritizes paperwork for loaders as they complete loads.
• Prioritizes inbound loads and notifies receivers if necessary.
• Escalates system problems and supports coworkers with questions regarding picking issues.

Skills

Communication skills

Multitasking

Teamwork

Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Warehouse Management System

Microsoft Office

SAP

Job description

Smithfield Foods, Inc. is seeking a Wave Distribution Planner to allocate orders and release work on the warehouse floor at our Greenfield, IN location.

The role balances workflow and ensures timely inbound and outbound truck turn times to meet customer needs. Responsibilities include assigning staging, wave times, and pick tasks, preparing trailer loading reports, prioritizing inbound loads, and coordinating with loaders to close out trucks.