Distribution Center Wave Planner 230 pm-1100 pm
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Job Summary
Be part of a growing successful company in an exciting and challenging field. Border States is 100% employee-owned which means youre empowered to make decisions find solutions and receive rewards for your hard work.
This position will be located in: Fargo ND
Application Deadline: Posted Until Filled
Please note that the position may be filled before or after the listed application deadline. Applications will only be accepted while the posting remains active.
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*Individual compensation is determined based on several factors including job-related skills and qualifications education relevant experience work location internal equity considerations and the overall responsibilities of the position.
The Distribution Center (DC) Wave Planner is responsible for managing and optimizing the flow of outbound shipments through effective wave planning dock scheduling and transportation coordination. This role ensures timely and efficient order fulfillment by working closely with teams in both the distribution center and branches along with third-party logistics providers to schedule track and resolve any issues related to shipping. Maintains accurate records of logistics activities monitors shipment statuses and proactively adjusts plans to address delays or changes in demand. Supports continuous improvement efforts by analyzing logistics processes and implementing strategies to enhance delivery performance and operational efficiency.
Essential Functions
- Coordinates wave planning to ensure efficient grouping and scheduling of orders for picking packing and shipping.
- Manages dock scheduling and assignments to ensure timely unloading of inbound shipments and efficient loading of outbound shipments.
- Collaborates with third-party logistics providers to coordinate transportation for outbound shipments ensuring optimal routing cost efficiency and adherence to delivery deadlines.
- Monitors the progress of outgoing shipments and adjusts logistics plans as necessary to accommodate changes in demand or unexpected delays.
- Analyzes and improves internal logistics processes to improve operational efficiency and ensure accurate and on-time deliveries.
- Maintains detailed records of shipping schedules dock assignments and transportation activities.
- Tracks and reports on shipment statuses resolving issues or delays proactively.
- Works closely with distribution center and branch operations teams to ensure smooth communication and quick resolution of any issues related to outbound shipments.
Non-essential Functions
- Collaborates with the outbound operations team in the distribution center to optimize inventory staging and space utilization in the shipping area.
- Assists with internal communication regarding order statuses shipping times and potential delays ensuring other teams are aligned with operational schedules.
- Works with other departments around capacity planning adjusting shipping volumes and routes based on real-time demand and operational needs.
- Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor or other designate.
- High school diploma or equivalent required; degree in logistics supply chain or a related field is a plus.
- 2 years of work experience required (2 years of experience in logistics warehouse management or transportation coordination preferred).
- Prior warehouse distribution experience including forklift operation and knowledge of electrical products/systems preferred.
- Working knowledge of PC for Windows Microsoft Office (Excel Word Access and PowerPoint).
- Familiarity with warehouse management systems (WMS) is a plus.
- Excellent organizational communication and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing logistics requirements.
- Detail-oriented with strong analytical skills to optimize operational processes.
- Ability to effectively plan prioritize and organize.
- Ability to perform all aspects of the job as accurately efficiently and safely as possible.
Lift and carry requirements (weight and frequency):
Occasionally 0 33% Frequently34 66% Continuously: 67 100%
- Lift from Floor to Waist:
- < than 10 lbs. - Frequently
- 10 to 25 lbs.- Frequently
- 26 to 50 lbs.- Frequently
- 51 to 75 lbs.- Occasionally
- 76 to 100 lbs.- Not at all
- 101 lbs. - Not at all
- Above Waist Lift:
- < than 10 lbs. - Frequently
- 10 to 25 lbs.- Frequently
- 26 to 50 lbs.- Frequently
- 51 to 75 lbs.- Occasionally
- 76 to 100 lbs.- Not at all
- 101 lbs. - Not at all
- Carried for Distance:
- < than 10 lbs. - Not at all
- 10 to 25 lbs. - Not at all
- 26 to 50 lbs. - Not at all
- 51 to 75 lbs. - Not at all
- 75 to 100 lbs. - Not at all
- 100 lbs. - Not at all
Frequency at which you would do the following in a typical day:
- Sitting (a continuous period of being seated) -Occasionally
- Standing (for sustained periods of time) -Frequently
- Walking (moving about on foot to accomplish tasks) -Frequently
- Bending/Stooping (downward and forward) -Frequently
- Crawling (moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet) -Frequently
- Climbing/Walking Stairs (ascending or descending) -Frequently
- Reaching (extending arms in any direction) -Frequently
- Crouching/Squatting (bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine) -Frequently
- Kneeling (bending legs at knee to come to rest on knee(s)) -Occasionally
- Balancing (maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling) -Occasionally
- Repetitive Motion (substantial movement (motions) of the wrists hands and/or fingers) -Occasionally
- Trunk Rotation (movement in any direction whether standing or sitting with at least one foot stationary and in contact with the floor) -Occasionally
- Pushing/Pulling (using upper extremities to press against or draw or tug) - Frequently
- Handling (applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm) -Continuously
- Fingering (picking pinching typing; working primarily with fingers and not whole hand) -Occasionally
- Talking (expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word) -Frequently
- Driving (the control and operation of a fork lift) -Occasionally
- Desk Work (tasks generally performed at a desk including use of a computer printer fax machine telephone and other office equipment) -Not at all
- Use of tools (safely operate equipment needed for receiving conveying stocking packaging and shipping parts) -Frequently
- Hearing (perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels) -Continuously
- Exposure to adverse weather & temperature conditions -Occasionally
- Travel(travel needed to perform job duties) -Not at all
This job description is a summary of the job duties and responsibilities and is not intended to cover all possible job duties and is subject to change at the employers discretion. Employees must be able to perform the essential job duties and satisfy job requirements either with or without a reasonable accommodation.
Our History
Border States is a leader in the electrical supply distribution industry with approximately 130 locations in 31 states. Our employee-owners are second to none in delivering top-notch customer service and in demonstrating extra-ordinary people skills. We are one of the largest independent electrical distributors in the United States providing products and services to the construction industrial and utility industries. Border States has a competitive benefit package and is a 100 percent employee-owned company. Employee-ownership is a significant part of our culture and our success stems from the dedication of our employee-owners. We practice open-book management and our employee-owners are empowered with clearly defined levels of authority to be innovative and decisive allowing us to respond quickly to the needs of customers. Employee-owners understand their roles in the success of the company and care about customers needs which drives our focus on adding value to everything we do. We recognize that not all customers are the same and each has specific requirements. Our employee-owners understand these diverse needs and have the commitment resourcefulness and flexibility to outperform all others.
Values
As a Border States employee-owner youre responsible for living our mission service philosophy and service standards.
Our Purpose
We believe unstoppable businesses shouldnt go it alone. We are owners - of relationships of outcomes of every moment these unstoppable businesses need to deliver.
Service Philosophy
We earn customer loyalty and confidence by caring about their needs and adding value to everything we do.
Service Standards
Border States employee-owners are competent accurate responsive and engaged .
Your career
Join an experienced team at one of the largest electrical distributors in the United States. What are you waiting for
Border States has a competitive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:
Health Dental and Vision Benefits
Accident Critical Illness Hospital Indemnity
FSA & HSA
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
Disability Benefits
401(k) Retirement Plan
Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Paid Holidays
Paid Volunteer Time
Personal Leave time and more!
Border States provides bonuses to their employee-owners upon the achievement of branch and company goals.
Equal Opportunity For All
Its not just the something weve believed in since our value the diversity of all of our employee-owners and will always be an equal opportunity employer.
Drug Free/Smoke Free workplace
Employment may be contingent on the offered candidate successfully passing one or more of the following pre-employment screenings:
- Criminal background check (required for all positions)
- Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) check (required for positions involving driving)
- Drug testing
The MVR check and drug testing vary by role and will be communicated to the offered candidate during the onboarding process and as applicable.
About Company
Construction, Industrial and Utility Market Supply. We look forward to helping customers streamline their supply chain, reduce expenses, increase efficiency and deliver measurable, bottom-line results.
