Distribution Center Wave Planner - 2:30 pm-11:00 pm

About the role

Be part of a growing, successful company in an exciting and challenging field. Border States is 100% employee-owned, which means you’re empowered to make decisions, find solutions and receive rewards for your hard work. This position will be located in Fargo, ND.

Job Summary

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.

Responsibilities

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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Skills and Abilities

• 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.

Physical Requirements

• Lift and carry requirements (weight and frequency):
  • Occasionally 0 – 33%
  • Frequently 34 – 66%
  • Continuously: 67 – 100%
• Lift from Floor to Waist:
  • Less 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:
  • Less 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:
  • Less 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
• Physical Activity 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

Benefits

• 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

Border States provides bonuses to their employee-owners upon the achievement of branch and company goals.