Wave Planner: Lead Packing & Shipments

KLS Kenco Logistic Services, LLC; Lookout Valley (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance including HSA, HRA,

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Basic Life and Supplemental Life

Short/Long Term Disability

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Kenco Logistics is seeking a Wave Planner who will schedule and coordinate efficient packaging and loading of customer inventory for distribution. You will release orders to the warehouse floor for packing and shipment, prioritizing waves and coordinating across departments.

The role requires a High School diploma or GED, with an Associate’s degree or two years of equivalent experience preferred. Strong MS Office skills, attention to detail, and excellent communication are essential.

Qualifications

• High School or GED required.
• Associate’s degree or two years of equivalent experience.
• Minimum six months in a warehouse or distribution environment.
• MS Office: Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint; data entry and typing ability.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Attention to detail and data accuracy.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions produced manuals and to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to manage small project assignments as necessary.

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 sent to departments based on inventory levels and incoming orders.
• Open and close trailer loads/shipments in warehouse/inventory systems to ensure accurate delivery and inventory levels are maintained.
• Dispatch prepared shipments to carriers.
• Updates inventory and warehouse management systems.
• Research and resolve shipment errors.
• Other duties as assigned by direct supervisor.

Skills

MS Office

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Reading & interpreting documents

Project management

Education

High School or GED

Associate’s degree or two years of equivalent experience

Job description

Kenco Logistics is seeking a Wave Planner who will schedule and coordinate efficient packaging and loading of customer inventory for distribution. You will release orders to the warehouse floor for packing and shipment, prioritizing waves and coordinating across departments.

The role requires a High School diploma or GED, with an Associate’s degree or two years of equivalent experience preferred. Strong MS Office skills, attention to detail, and excellent communication are essential.