Wave Planner & Warehouse Operator — 1st Shift

Dsv Air & Sea SAU; Houston, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 61,802,000 - 77,186,000; Full time

Job summary

DSV is seeking a Warehouse Operator Specialist, Wave Planner in Houston to optimize freight flow and sequencing on the warehouse floor. You will group and release orders to maximize efficiency and meet carrier departure schedules, coordinating across multiple teams and systems.

The role demands strong data analysis, problem solving, and attention to detail in a fast-paced environment with varying temperatures and overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in supply chain capacity planning, wave planning; 3 years preferred.
• Experience with Microsoft Office and Excel.
• Proficiency with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS).
• Bilingual Spanish is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Analyze, release, and monitor warehouse orders using the WMS to ensure a continuous and balanced workflow for picking and packing teams.
• Communicate changes in the scheduled network due to contingencies.
• Plan and release daily warehouse waves based on order volume, priorities, carrier schedules, and capacity.
• Monitor order flow and adjust waves to meet productivity and service-level goals.
• Coordinate with warehouse, inventory, picking, packing, shipping, and transportation teams.
• Track key metrics like order volume, throughput, and on-time shipment performance.

Skills

Data analysis

Decision making

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Fast-paced environment

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Excel

WMS

Microsoft Office

Job description

DSV is seeking a Warehouse Operator Specialist, Wave Planner in Houston to optimize freight flow and sequencing on the warehouse floor. You will group and release orders to maximize efficiency and meet carrier departure schedules, coordinating across multiple teams and systems.

The role demands strong data analysis, problem solving, and attention to detail in a fast-paced environment with varying temperatures and overtime as needed.