Wave Planner, 1st Shift (On-site)

The Wave Planner is responsible forallocating orders releasing work to the floor balancing workflow and ensuring individual waves are correctly prioritized and managed to predetermined wave cycle times. In addition they also assign and monitor fulfillment work including staging shipping wave times and pick and pack assignments for various functions. 
 
A day in the distribution looks like this: 

• Strong understanding and knowledge of WMS wave planning functionality to evaluate issues and maximize efficiencies. 
• Creates batches of orders (waves) and releases to the floor based on priority levels order types and ability to batch like SKUs. 
• Monitors released wave progress through the pick QA VAS Replen Pack and Ship process communicating with the respective functional Supervisor of any delays in processing. 
• Ability to effectively communicate with all Managers and Supervisors. 
• Creates dashboard management reports relating to wave cycle times SLA performance and backorders. 
• Provides feedback to Supervisors on issues impacting outbound order flow. 
• Receives and manages order routing changes and edits from the companys order desk and Customer Service. 
• When required force close waves and communicates proactively to the affected Supervisors. 
• Monitors and responds to emails and phone calls in a timely manner. 

Qualifications :

Got the skills and experience Heres what were looking for: 

• Minimum aHigh School Diploma 
• Must be able to drive Dock Stocker and Reach Truck 
• Ability to multitask in a fastpaced environment. 
• Ability to problem solve and resolve errors. 
• Proficient computer skills in Word and Excel required. 
• Good communication skills both verbal and written. 
• Must be able to handle multiple tasks and priorities. 
• Ability to quickly and easily adapt to changing situations. 
• Working knowledge of HighJump and Pyramid Controller software. 
• Ability to work limited overtime to include weekends as required. 

Additional Information :

And heres our end of the bargain! 

• Competitive compensation based on skills and experience and bonus eligible
• Paid leave for new parents to support work/life balance and family bonding
• Excellent medical/dental and vision coverageEPO PPO and HSA
• 401(k) retirement plan with company contribution (because you will retire someday)
• Flexible benefitschoose what you like ignore the rest
• Generous employee discount
• Casual dressand we really mean it

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We know we couldnt do the extraordinary things were doing without the people on our team. Thanks to the passion and enthusiasm of this spectacular group Lakeshore is more than a great place to workits a great experience to be part of. Day in and day out we give everything weve got to create products that instill a sense of wonder and foster a true love of learning. To help maintain this high bar for success were constantly on the lookout for people to join us. So if youre a downtoearth professional who shares our desire for making a difference wed love to hear from you. 
 
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