Warehouse Wave Planner: Optimize Orders & Throughput

DSV Road GmbH; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

DSV – Global Transport and Logistics in Houston, USA, is seeking a Warehouse Operator Specialist, Wave Planner to optimize order fulfillment by strategically grouping, sequencing and releasing orders to maximize efficiency and meet carrier schedules. The role requires coordinating with multiple teams and monitoring key metrics within the private supply chain system.

The position emphasizes planning waves based on order volume, schedules and operational capacity, with attention to safety and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in supply chain capacity planning, wave planning; 3 years preferred.
• Experience with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office.
• High proficiency with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) systems.
• Bilingual Spanish is a plus.
• Strong data analysis and quick decision-making in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Analyze, release, and monitor warehouse orders using the WMS to ensure a continuous and balanced workflow for picking and packing teams.
• Communicate changes in the scheduled network due to enacted contingencies.
• Work with stations to find alternative routings or solutions to service commitments.
• Plan and release daily warehouse waves based on order volume, priorities, carrier schedules, and capacity.
• Monitor order flow and adjust waves to meet productivity and service-level goals.
• Coordinate with warehouse supervisors, inventory, picking, packing, shipping, and transportation.
• Review inventory availability and identify orders that may be delayed due to shortages or system issues.

Skills

Supply chain capacity planning

Wave planning

Excel

WMS

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)

Microsoft Office

Job description

DSV – Global Transport and Logistics in Houston, USA, is seeking a Warehouse Operator Specialist, Wave Planner to optimize order fulfillment by strategically grouping, sequencing and releasing orders to maximize efficiency and meet carrier schedules. The role requires coordinating with multiple teams and monitoring key metrics within the private supply chain system.

The position emphasizes planning waves based on order volume, schedules and operational capacity, with attention to safety and