Warehouse Wave Planning Specialist

Conair LLC; Glendale (AZ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision plans

Paid Time Off

Life & Disability Insurance

401k and company match

FSA/HSA/Dependent Care FSA

Paid Parental Leave

Employee Wellness Programs

Volunteer Days Paid Time Off

Job summary

Conair LLC in Glendale, AZ is seeking a Wave Planner to optimize daily warehouse waves, release orders in logic-based batches, and maximize picking efficiency and equipment utilization. You will monitor real-time progress across picking, packing, and shipping, coordinate with Customer Service and Transportation for hot orders, and work on the floor to support replenishment and avoid bottlenecks.

The role requires a High School Diploma and a logistics-focused degree; strong analytical skills and

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; Associate degree in Logistics preferred.
• Advanced proficiency in Warehouse Management Systems (WMS).
• Strong mathematical and analytical skills with high attention to detail.
• Ability to work under pressure and make quick decisions in a high-volume environment.
• Excellent communication skills for cross-departmental coordination.

Responsibilities

• Execute the daily wave plan by releasing orders in logic-based batches to maximize picking efficiency and equipment utilization.
• Monitor real-time progress in picking, packing, and shipping to ensure a steady flow of work and prevent bottlenecks.
• Coordinate with Customer Service and Transportation to prioritize hot orders and expedited shipments.
• Collaborate with replenishment to ensure stock is in active pick faces before waves are released.
• Review daily volume forecasts to adjust batch sizes and picking methodologies.
• Walk the floor to verify WMS data, assist with picking/packing or replenishment during peak surges.
• Reassign labor based on wave progress and backlog; maintain safety and operational discipline on the floor.
• Structure waves to prevent aisle congestion and adhere to safety protocols.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Strong communication

Work under pressure

Decision making

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma

Associate degree in Logistics or related field

Tools

Manhattan WMS

Blue Yonder WMS

SAP

Job description

Position Summary

Position Overview

Core Responsibilities

Order Releasing & Waving

Execute the daily "wave" plan by releasing orders in logic-based batches that maximize picking efficiency and equipment utilization.

Workflow Synchronization

Monitor real-time progress in picking, packing, and shipping to ensure a steady flow of work, preventing bottlenecks or "starving" downstream departments.

Priority Management

Coordinate with Customer Service and Transportation to prioritize "hot" orders, expedited shipments, and carrier-specific cut-offs.

Inventory Coordination

Work closely with the replenishment team to ensure stock is in active pick faces before waves are released, minimizing "shorts" or order delays.

Data Analysis

Review daily volume forecasts to adjust batch sizes and picking methodologies (e.g., zone vs. cluster picking).

Operational Support & Floor Integration

This is not a "desk-only" role. To effectively plan the work, the Wave Planner must understand the physical reality of the floor. Requirements include:

Conducting regular floor walks to verify WMS data against physical congestion or equipment availability.

Working directly on the floor during peak surges—assisting with picking, packing, or

replenishment to help the team meet wave deadlines.

Collaborating with department leads to reassign labor based on wave progress and backlog.

Safety & Operational Excellence

Operational efficiency never overrides safety. The Wave Planner is expected to:

Structure waves to prevent aisle congestion, reducing the risk of collisions between material handling equipment and pedestrians.

Adhere to all facility safety protocols and participate in "Safety-First" initiatives.

Promote a culture of accountability and operational discipline by ensuring all system transactions are performed accurately.

Qualifications

High School Diploma required; Associate degree in Logistics or related field preferred.

Advanced proficiency in Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) (e.g., Manhattan, Blue Yonder, SAP).

Strong mathematical and analytical skills with high attention to detail.

Ability to work under pressure and make quick decisions in a high-volume environment.

Excellent communication skills for cross-departmental coordination.

Environmental Factors:

• Working conditions are normal for a warehouse environment.
• Must be able to sit for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to use a computer keyboard and view a monitor for extended periods of time.
• Occasional ability to lift or move office materials weighing up to 15 pounds.
• Ability to work in an office environment within a manufacturing facility, including occasional exposure to production floor noise.
• May be asked to provide support on the production line when production volume demands or business deadlines require additional assistance.

What we offer:

• Comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision plans
• Generous Paid Time Off Programs
• Life & Disability Insurance
• FSA/HSA/Dependent Care FSA
• Paid Parental Leave
• 401k and company match
• EAP & Employee Wellness Programs
• Volunteer Days Paid Time Off