Wave Planner — Warehouse Scheduling & Dispatch

KLS Kenco Logistic Services, LLC; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Holidays

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Parental leave

Job summary

Kenco Logistics is seeking a Wave Planner to schedule and coordinate the efficient packaging and loading of customer inventory for distribution. You will plan and release orders to the warehouse floor for packing and shipment, create and prioritize waves, and keep warehouse systems updated.

Requirements include a High School diploma or GED, or an Associate’s degree with warehouse experience; 6 months in a warehouse; MS Office skills; strong communication; attention to detail; and the ability to

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 skills (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and data entry ability.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; attention to detail and data accuracy.
• Ability to read and interpret safety and maintenance documents; write routine reports.

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 documentation based on inventory levels and orders.
• Open/close trailer loads in systems to ensure accurate delivery and inventory.
• Dispatches prepared shipments to carriers.
• Updates inventory and warehouse management systems.
• Researches and resolves shipment errors.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Data entry

MS Office proficiency

Education

High School or GED

Associate’s degree or 2+ years experience

Tools

MS Office

Warehouse systems

Job description

Kenco Logistics is seeking a Wave Planner to schedule and coordinate the efficient packaging and loading of customer inventory for distribution. You will plan and release orders to the warehouse floor for packing and shipment, create and prioritize waves, and keep warehouse systems updated.

Requirements include a High School diploma or GED, or an Associate’s degree with warehouse experience; 6 months in a warehouse; MS Office skills; strong communication; attention to detail; and the ability to