Wave Planner

SKL'D; Palmetto (GA); On-site; USD 15,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

SKL'D is hiring a Wave Planner in Palmetto, GA. The role previews and selects groups of orders into waves to optimize shipping capacity, working with the Office Services Manager and Operations team to keep production flowing efficiently.

You will use WMS, Island Pacific, and SOUP, balancing workloads across manual and automated environments and coordinating with Merchandising and Customer Service to expedite or release orders. Strong Excel and analytical skills are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma.
• 1–3 years of experience in distribution/wave planning or relevant experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong computer skills (MS Office, Word, Excel).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan waves of orders to optimize shipping capacity.
• Collaborate with WMS, Island Pacific, and SOUP systems.
• Balance workload between manual and automated environments.
• Coordinate with Merchandising and Customer Service to expediting or release orders.
• Meet with Operations staff to review staffing and equipment utilization.
• Ensure billing for automated distributions.
• Maintain alertness and assist associates.

Skills

MS Office

Excel

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree

Tools

WMS System

Island Pacific

SOUP

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Position: Wave Planner
Location: Palmetto, GA
Schedule: Sunday–Thursday, 2:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Pay: Up to $19.00/hr (based on experience)

Job Summary
We are hiring a Wave Planner for a client in the Palmetto, GA area. This role previews and selects groups of orders into waves to optimize facility shipping capacity, working closely with the Office Services Manager and Operations team to keep production flowing efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with WMS System, MS Office, Island Pacific, and SOUP
• Evaluate daily workload by function (special handling, picks, receiving, etc.) to level facility and departmental capacity
• Receive and process requests from Merchandise Coordinators and Customer Service to expedite, modify, or release orders
• Work with Operations Managers to level workloads between manual and automated environments to meet shipping requirements
• Meet with Operations Staff as needed to review staffing, equipment utilization, and system parameters; make in-process wave modifications as required
• Release customer orders and communicate with Customer Service to resolve order exceptions when required
• Level workloads between pallet, case, and manual picking
• Coordinate with other Wave Planners and Operations Supervisors to manage manpower and product flow to meet daily distribution requirements in an automated environment
• Ensure all billings for automated distributions (pre- and post-) are completed
• Maintain a constant state of alertness and assist fellow associates as needed

Must Haves

• High school diploma
• 1–3 years of experience in distribution/wave planning or relevant experience
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong computer skills (MS Office, Word, Excel)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Preferred Skills

• Bachelor's degree

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Company Description

At SKL'D, we make job hunting easy, exciting, and full of possibilities. You bring the skills—we bring the connections. More than just finding work, we help you join a community that values your expertise and dedication. We believe skilled workers deserve respect, and employers deserve reliable talent. Let us connect you with the right opportunity!

SKL'D is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace. We consider all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under state & federal law.

Company Description

At SKL'D, we make job hunting easy, exciting, and full of possibilities. You bring the skills—we bring the connections. More than just finding work, we help you join a community that values your expertise and dedication. We believe skilled workers deserve respect, and employers deserve reliable talent. Let us connect you with the right opportunity!

SKL'D is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace. We consider all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under state & federal law.