Planner, Receiving Analyst DC

General Purpose

The Receiving Planner is responsible for the assignment of trailers at the Distribution Centers. They must ensure the proper mix of product characteristics to meet all volume and UPH requirements. As trailers are received at the DC, they will analyze the content for specific characteristics and then properly assign the trailer to the appropriate DC or zone. They are responsible for building a daily trailer plan that will meet the building's needs.

Essential Functions

• Analyze and assign all incoming trailers to the correct DC and production zone based on volume requirements and product characteristics.
• Execute to support the production plan by UPS.
• Organize trailers in FIFO \ product characteristics that result in an optimal mix between distribution centers.
• Maintain processing requirements as well as trailer aging requirements.
• Produce daily trailer plan specific to this process.
• Develop a tracking mechanism that captures critical data that supports proper analysis and assignment of trailers.
• Perform periodic yard audit of trailers.
• Perform ad hoc projects and analysis 5-S.
• Produce daily reports for the Operations team.
• Administer to the building career fair.

Qualifications And Special Skills Required

• Advanced working knowledge of Excel, Access, MS Windows, and Word.
• 3 years' experience with Microsoft Excel or Access data base and linking or other spreadsheet software.
• Polished communication and interpersonal skills (Bilingual a plus).
• Ability to constructively influence parties with conflicting interests.
• Negotiation skills.
• Ability to communicate with all levels and departments within the company, including Corporate Planning, Distribution, Merchants and Transportation.
• Must be able to work independently.
• Working knowledge of processing types by UPS required.
• 5 years' experience in DC operations required.
• 2 years' experience in production planning is recommended.
• Prior Transportation experience helpful.

Physical Requirements/ADA

• Job requires ability to work in a warehouse environment, on a concrete floor all day.
• Job requires frequent bending, stooping, kneeling, reaching, pushing, pulling and lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Consistent timeliness and regular attendance are necessary.
• Vision requirements: Ability to see information in print and/or electronically.
• This role requires full-time in-DC presence.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Non-exempt clerical staff and Production Staff.

Disclaimer

This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at management's discretion. Ross is an equal employment opportunity employer. We consider individuals for employment or promotion according to their skills, abilities and experience. We believe that it is an essential part of the Company's overall commitment to attract, hire and develop a strong, talented and diverse workforce. Ross is committed to complying with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, physical, mental or developmental disability, sex (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth or breastfeeding), veteran status, military status, marital or registered domestic partnership status, medical condition (including cancer or genetic characteristics), genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, as well as any other category protected by federal, state or local laws.