Warehouse Flow & Dispatch Planner

Americold; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Americold is seeking a Warehouse Operations coordinator to allocate orders, balance workflow, and release work to the warehouse floor. You will help ensure inbound and outbound turn times meet standards while addressing shortages and communicating with customers.

Experience in warehouse operations and proficiency with Warehouse Management Systems and Microsoft Office is required. Travel may be required for business purposes and continuous improvement initiatives will be part of the role.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred or minimum 1 year of warehouse operations experience required.
• Proficiency with basic PC software and Americold systems required.
• Knowledge of Warehouse Management Systems and Microsoft Office Suite required.
• Ability to train users on relevant systems and troubleshoot system problems required.

Responsibilities

• Allocate orders and release work to the warehouse floor to balance workflow and optimize productivity.
• Resolve order product shortages and manage order cuts while communicating updates to customers.
• Prioritize tasks for Lift Truck Operators and Dock Supervisors to ensure efficient operations.
• Ensure dock office utilizes inbound and outbound dock optimization functionality for each receipt and order.
• Run labor reports and review with Dock Supervisors and Office Manager to monitor performance.
• Review and update base priorities, work zone assignments, product code velocity zones, and pick locations in collaboration with Operations Manager.
• Actively participate in continuous improvement projects and safety programs and troubleshoot systems issues as needed.
• Other essential duties may be applicable and assigned as necessary.

Skills

Warehouse operations

Multi-tasking

Customer communication

Team coordination

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Warehouse Management Systems

Americold systems

Job description

Americold is seeking a Warehouse Operations coordinator to allocate orders, balance workflow, and release work to the warehouse floor. You will help ensure inbound and outbound turn times meet standards while addressing shortages and communicating with customers.

Experience in warehouse operations and proficiency with Warehouse Management Systems and Microsoft Office is required. Travel may be required for business purposes and continuous improvement initiatives will be part of the role.