Wave Planner

Apply now!; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

401(k) with company matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Arvato is a leading global 3PL provider, delivering logistics excellence across multiple industries. The Wave Planner ensures efficient inventory management and order fulfillment in the distribution center, coordinating with warehouse teams to optimize picking, packing, and shipping.

You will monitor wave performance, address issues, and collaborate with various departments to meet customer demands. The role requires strong analytical skills, experience in fast-paced warehouses, and proficiency

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience; minimum 4 years as scheduler.
• Able to work overtime, holidays, weekends, different shifts, and different areas of the warehouse.
• Knowledge of SAP pertaining to warehouse activities.
• Fast-paced packaging/warehouse environment experience.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; customer-focused communication.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with warehouse teams for efficient picking, packing, and shipping.
• Monitor wave performance and adjust to meet demand.
• Resolve issues affecting on-time order completion.
• Escalate issues as needed and communicate with client services.
• Monitor inventory levels and ensure outbound inventory allocation.
• Prepare reports on wave performance, fulfillment rates, and inventory.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve warehouse workflows.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Customer communication

Multitasking

Stress management

Instruction following

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Job description

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Arvato is an innovative and leading global 3PL service provider in supply chain management and e-commerce. With 20,000 team members at over 100 locations, we focus on the Consumer Products, Tech, Healthcare, Automotive, and Publisher industries.
You will work in an environment built on collaboration, respect, commitment, and curiosity, where you can grow, contribute your ideas, and make an impact. Be part of the team that delivers logistics excellence and shapes supply chains globally. Working at Arvato means: Together, we're on it.

Job Description

The Wave Planner is responsible for the efficient management of inventory and order fulfillment processes within the distribution center. This role involves order management, creating and dispatching work to optimize the picking, packing, and shipping of products. The Wave Planner works closely with various departments to ensure that customer orders are fulfilled accurately and in a timely manner.

YOUR TASK

• Coordinate with warehouse teams to ensure efficient picking, packing, and shipping of orders.
• Monitor wave performance and make adjustments as needed to meet changing demands.
• Resolve issues interfering with on-time completion of orders.
• Communicate / escalation issues
• Monitor inventory levels and work with operations to ensure inventory is correctly allocated for outbound orders
• Ensure that inventory is properly allocated to meet wave plans and customer demands.
• Prepare reports and provide insights on wave performance, order fulfillment rates, and inventory management.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance warehouse operations and streamline workflows.
• Communicate effectively with warehouse staff, supervisors, and other departments to ensure smooth operations.
• Escalate issues that cannot be resolved.
• Communicate with Client Services on issues of non-workable orders. Address and resolve any issues or discrepancies related to wave planning and order fulfillment.
• Continuous involvement and support with departmental process improvements
• Follow and maintain 5S Program and guidelines

Qualifications

• Able to perform in a fast-paced packaging environment
• Perform accurately under stressful conditions.
• SAP knowledgeable
• Customer-oriented, professional communication skills
• Have strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• The ability to follow instructions, processes, and procedures; ability to multitask
• B.A. degree or equivalent work experience, minimum 4 years as scheduler
• Flexibility is a must: Must be able to work overtime, holidays, weekends, different shifts, and different areas of the warehouse
• Previous experience in a fast-paced, high-volume warehouse environment
• Knowledge of SAP pertaining to warehouse activities

Additional Information

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and Disability Pay.
• 401(k) with company matching up to 6%.
• Paid Time Off, including paid holidays.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Voluntary benefits such as legal and financial assistance, pet insurance, and more.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Ongoing employee development opportunities including tuition reimbursement, scholarships, and training.

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We strive to be an equitable and inclusive workplace for our employees and value their diverse perspectives, which contribute to the diversity of our company. Therefore, we welcome applications from people who enrich our company with their identity, background and personal experience. We want to keep the application process as simple as possible for you: focus on a meaningful resume; we do not require an elaborate cover letter.