Wave Planner

RYOBI Tools; Anderson (SC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Wave Planner to enhance order flow in their distribution center. This role involves monitoring operations, troubleshooting issues, and ensuring customer orders are processed efficiently. The ideal candidate will possess strong problem-solving skills and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment. With a commitment to excellence, this position offers a chance to contribute to a dynamic team while enjoying a comprehensive benefits package, including tuition assistance and medical coverage. If you're ready to make an impact in a thriving organization, this opportunity is for you!

Benefits

Tuition Assistance

401(k)

Medical Coverage

Dental Coverage

Vision Coverage

Vacation

Holidays

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in operations planning required.
• High School Diploma or GED preferred for this role.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and optimize order flow within the distribution center.
• Ensure efficient workflow and communicate with operational stakeholders.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Problem Solving

Multitasking

Attention to Detail

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Description:

One World Technologies, Inc. dba TTI Power Equipment, has an opening in its Anderson, SC office for a Wave Planner (1st Shift) that will monitor, assess, and optimize order flow within the distribution center. We offer competitive wages and a comprehensive benefits package -- tuition assistance, 401(k), medical/dental/vision coverage, vacation, and holidays.

RESPONSIBILITIES / SKILLS

• Possess a strong working knowledge of all department groups, including Warehousing, Distribution and Transportation
• Set work into obtainable work groups, re-prioritization when necessary
• Release orders based on pick-up time/date, order size, type and complexity
• Responsible for keeping operations with steady workflow and advising when work is limited
• Update the wave dashboards. Ensure communication with all operational stakeholders with regards to waves
• Troubleshoot/Problem Solve and escalate if there are issues with waves. Coordinate location moves and wave planning issues with Inventory Control Team
• Notifies operations of all requested changes from customer regarding scheduling, processing and shipping
• Ensures all customer orders are waved and processed in order priority
• Compiles order from customers into waves to release to production
• Ensure that all orders are complete and reviewed prior to the start of the operations
• Monitors SAP to determine the efficiency of workflow
• Monitors order queue and ensure the balance between replenishment, picking, packing, and shipping
• Monitors each wave and releases in accordance with customer’s Service Level Agreements (SLA’s)
• Produce and maintain reports such as wave tracking throughput, and wave cancellation rates as required
• Ability to use effective interpersonal skills to interact and communicate throughout all levels
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) preferred
• Minimum 2 years related experience in operations planning

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Experience with SAP
• Flexibility to work all shifts, including mandatory overtime
• Must be a self-starter and able to prioritize to successfully complete tasks, both short and long-term
• Interact well with customers, internal and external
• Must have the ability to multitask and be detail oriented
• Requires the ability to work in a fast paced, high-pressure environment
• PC literate, experience with Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel
• Ability to apply basic calculations as related to quantities of product picked

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds, stoop, kneel, and bend
• Prolonged periods of standing

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this position. This document is subject to change at any time and is not intended to be exhaustive of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required by employees with this position title.