Order Management & WorkForce Planner

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Order Management & Wave Planning

• Build release andoptimizedaily wavesin accordance withestablished processes routing requirements priorities VAS needs and operational constraints.
• Analyze order volume order types priorities processing requirements and operational capacity to ensure efficient workload flow andtimelyprocessing.
• Manage primary and specialized waves including Dedicated Distributors POP Apparel and Online Orders.
• Monitor workload throughout the day and adjust wave plans based on changing volumes priorities and operational conditions.
• Prepare and communicate ticketing reports wave recaps and other reportsrequiredfor workload planning and final work release.
• Identifyand coordinate resolution of order-flow issues exceptions shortages and workflow disruptions with Operations Allocations Inventory Logistics and Management.
• Partner with Corporate and DC Management to implement changes to wave-planning processes priorities and business requirements.

Order Analysis Forecasting & Workload Planning

• Analyze historical and current order data volume trends order mix seasonality and workload patterns to develop andmaintainaccurateforecasts.
• Collaborate with business partners to developvalidate and refine order and workload forecasts.
• Translate forecasted demand into actionable workload operational capacity and resource requirements.
• Monitor actual volumes and workload against forecastsidentifyvariances and emerging trends and communicate significant changes and potential operational impacts.
• Provide short- and long-term workload analysis to support proactive operational planning and capacity management.

Workforce & Labor Planning

• Translate workload forecasts and operational requirements into staffing needs by team process and operational area.
• Partner with Supervisors and Operations to plan daily labor allocation and align staffing with volume priorities and business requirements.
• Maintain develop and improve labor-planning and staffing tools to ensureaccurateand effective workforceutilization.
• Analyze staffing capacity versus workload requirements toidentifygaps constraints and opportunities for improved laborutilizationand workflow balancing.
• Monitor actual workload and staffing performance against plans and adjust personnel requirements as conditions change.
• Provide management with data-driven analysis and recommendations related to staffing productivity workload and resource requirements.

Reporting Analysis & Continuous Improvement

• Produce andmaintaindaily weekly and ad-hoc reports covering order volume waves workload staffing forecasting and operational requirements.
• Analyze operational data toidentifytrends inefficiencies exceptions capacity constraints and improvement opportunities.
• Maintainaccuratehistorical and planning data to support forecasting and operational decision-making.
• Continuously evaluate and improve planning processes tools reports and methodologies in response to changing systems processes technology and business requirements.
• Present workload forecasting wave-planning staffing and operational information to Management and providetimelycommunicationregardingrisks exceptions and resource requirements.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with DC Operations Allocations Inventory Logistics Corporate Management and other business units to align demand capacity workload and labor resources.
• Communicate effectively across departments to investigate and resolve order inventory staffing and operational issues.
• Evaluate the operational impact of business and process changes and developappropriate workload capacity and staffing plans.
• Maintain strong cross-functional relationships to support effective execution and continuous improvement.

Job Requirements-

• Onsite at the Distribution Centre
• Demonstrable experience in WMS database query management (AS400 is preferred).
• System knowledge of Ortec Commander PKMS would be an advantage.
• Strong analytical problem-solving forecasting and data-interpretation skills.
• Knowledge of warehouse operations order flow wave planning picking processes labor planning and workforce requirements.
• Ability to translate data and forecasts into actionable operational and staffing plans.
• Strong organization prioritization attention to detail and time-management skills.
• Effective communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Ability to work independently and adapt effectively in a fast-paced changing operational environment.
• Continuous-improvement mindset with a focus on accuracy efficiency and resource optimization.
• Experience working in a Distribution Centre would be an asset

Education and Experience-

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred

• 2 year(s) experience in Warehousing Processing; Production planning Wave Building or equivalent

QUALIFICATIONS-

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The skills abilities and physical demands described are representative of those duties that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities who are otherwise qualified for thejobposition to perform the essential functions.

$60000 - $70000 annually

About Skechers
Skechers a global Fortune 500 company developsand markets a diverse range of lifestyle and performance footwear apparel and accessories. Serving over 180 countries and territories Skechers connects customers to products through department and specialty stores e-commerce and digital stores and through our more than 5300 Skechers retail locations.

Equal Employment Opportunity
Skechers is an equal opportunity employer and as such Skechers is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. Skechers employs and treats any and all applicants and employees on the basis of merit qualifications and competence. No question on this application is used for the purpose of limiting or excusing an applicant from consideration for employment.

Reasonable Accommodation
I understand that Skechers makes reasonable accommodations for disabled employees if requested unless to do so would pose an undue hardship in accordance with applicable legislation. It is your responsibility to notify Human Resources if you require a reasonable accommodation to fulfill the essential functions of your job.