Warehouse Wave Planner: Optimize Orders & Workflow

Americold Logistics, LLC. in; Mansfield (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Americold is seeking a Wave Planner (Finance) to allocate orders, balance workflow on the warehouse floor, and ensure inbound/outbound truck turn times meet standards. You will resolve shortages, manage order cuts, and communicate updates to customers while supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

Occasional travel may be required for business purposes; strong knowledge of Warehouse Management Systems and Microsoft Office is expected, with a preference for GED or high school diploma and 1

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred or minimum 1 year of warehouse operations experience.
• Proficiency with basic PC software and Americold systems required.
• Knowledge of Warehouse Management Systems and Microsoft Office Suite 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 ops

Microsoft Office

Communication

Training users

Customer service

Education

GED or High School diploma

Tools

Warehouse Management System

Americold systems

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Americold is seeking a Wave Planner (Finance) to allocate orders, balance workflow on the warehouse floor, and ensure inbound/outbound truck turn times meet standards. You will resolve shortages, manage order cuts, and communicate updates to customers while supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

Occasional travel may be required for business purposes; strong knowledge of Warehouse Management Systems and Microsoft Office is expected, with a preference for GED or high school diploma and 1