Wave Planner: Dynamic Logistics Scheduler

Kenco Logistics; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance + HSA/HRA

Supplemental insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Parental leave

401(k)

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Kenco Logistics is seeking a Wave Planner to schedule and coordinate the efficient packaging and loading of customer inventory for distribution. The role releases orders to the warehouse floor for packing and shipment, coordinating across departments to meet timelines.

Ideal candidates bring experience in warehouse environments, strong communication skills, and attention to detail. This on-site position supports safety, accuracy, and ongoing improvement within a leading U.S. 3PL provider.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Associate’s degree or two years of equivalent experience preferred.
• Minimum six months in a warehouse or distribution environment.

Responsibilities

• Creates and prioritizes picking documentation into waves to meet shipment goals.
• Distributes production, work, and shipment schedules to various departments.
• Prioritizes work orders and picking documentation based on inventory levels and orders.
• Opens and closes trailer loads/shipments to ensure accurate delivery and inventory levels.
• Dispatches prepared shipments to carriers.
• Updates inventory and warehouse systems and researches shipment errors.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

High School diploma or GED

Associate’s degree or two years of equivalent experience

Tools

MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)

Job description

Kenco Logistics is seeking a Wave Planner to schedule and coordinate the efficient packaging and loading of customer inventory for distribution. The role releases orders to the warehouse floor for packing and shipment, coordinating across departments to meet timelines.

Ideal candidates bring experience in warehouse environments, strong communication skills, and attention to detail. This on-site position supports safety, accuracy, and ongoing improvement within a leading U.S. 3PL provider.